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Public Higher Education Bulletin

 
Western Illinois University
SoleSource #R027147
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
Award InfoPublished Thursday June 30, 2011
Awarded to:
Vendor: Cengage Learning (dba ITP), Florence, KY
Amount: An estimated $600,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2012, 12 months
Renewals:
None
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, May 11, 2011
The University awarded a contract for textbooks for resale at the University bookstore to Cengage Learning (dba ITP), Florence, KY, for an estimated $600,000.
This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent.

For additional information, contact:
Lora Lidaywa
Western Illinois University
Sherman Hall 227
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-1819
FAX: (309) 298-1927
E-Mail: LJ-Lidaywa@wiu.edu

A public hearing will be held at which interested parties may testify for or against the sole source determination as described in this notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive information from the public in a reasonable manner. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. The hearing panel will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. Interested parties wishing to comment for or against the determination may do so in writing or in person. If you wish to testify, prior registration is requested to ensure adequate time is allowed for all parties.

Date:
May 27, 2011
Time:
10:00 AM
Location:
Western Illinois University
Purchasing Office
Sherman Hall 227
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL
Contact:
Lora Lidaywa
Phone:(309) 298-1819
Fax:(309) 298-1927
E-mail:LJ-Lidaywa@wiu.edu
Potential participants are requested to call ahead to verify location and get directions. Date, time, and location are subject to change. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance.

Registration Deadline:
May 26, 2011
Register with:
Lora Lidaywa
Phone:(309) 298-1819
Fax:(309) 298-1927
E-mail:LJ-Lidaywa@wiu.edu

Written comments may be submitted in lieu of or in addition to oral testimony. All such comments shall be considered public record and open to review by the public. Written comments must be received no later than May 26, 2011.

Any party who wishes to testify must register in advance to guarantee an opportunity to testify. Individuals who have not registered in advance may be heard, time permitting, at the discretion of the Hearing Officer. An individual will be heard only once on a particular item.

Proceedings from the meeting will be available for download following the hearing date.

This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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  • R027147.pdf (569 KB)
  • R027147Part2CengageLearning.pdf (214 KB)
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  • R027147CengageLearning.pdf (563 KB)