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Public Higher Education Bulletin

 
Western Illinois University
SoleSource #S023785

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Renewal Info
Published Tuesday June 28, 2022
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Amount: An estimated $480,000
Renewal: 1st of 5, 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2023
Pricing Changes: 
None
Service/Product Changes: 
None
Sole Source Status: 
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the procurement is software license, upgrade or maintenance.
Potential Future Renewals: $2,020,000
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Catherine Bradbury.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award Info Published Wednesday September 15, 2021

IBM CorporationLivermore, CA

  • Amount: An estimated $366,526
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 10/1/2021 through 6/30/2022, 9 months
  • Renewals: 5 twelve-month
  • Potential Future Renewals: $2,500,000

Summary

Vendors

1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Tuesday September 14, 2021
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Sharon Ferguson.
First published Monday, August 30, 2021
The University awarded a contract for IBM Mainframe Software Maintenance to IBM Corporation, Livermore, CA, for an estimated $366,526.
Annual software maintenance to run an IBM Z14 3907-ZR1 D02 mainframe with 244 MIPs. This includes z/OS middleware products and Db2 subscriptions and support. Sub-Capacity pricing and educational discount apply.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the procurement is software license, upgrade or maintenance.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Lora Lidaywa
Western Illinois University
Sherman Hall 227
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-1819
FAX: (309) 298-1927
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Catherine Bradbury

We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated.

The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to 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 officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate.

We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact.

Hearing Details

Date:
September 15, 2021
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov
Additional Information: All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by tele-conference only until the in-person option is reinstated.
Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance.

Registration

Registration Deadline:
September 10, 2021
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

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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Sole Source Justification
  • S023785.pdf (334 KB)
Sole Source Justification Part 2
  • S023785Pt2.pdf (118 KB)
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