Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

The TE X Ultrasound System features AI-power d Smart Tools, ergonomic design, and ZST Zone Sonography Technology technology, offering clinicians advanced diagnostic data, adaptability to various clinical scenarios, and superior imaging for improved patient care.

This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for medical supplies or medical services necessary for the delivery of care and treatment at medical, dental, or veterinary teaching facilities utilized by SIU or U of I (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b-5)) This procurement is in the best interests of the University because the TE X Ultrasound is the most advanced point-of-care ultrasound system available. It is the preferred choice of UIC ED staff, offering superior image quality and cutting-edge AI capabilities. Acquiring the newest version of this machine ensures that our staff has access to the latest technology, enabling them to provide the safest and highest quality care to our patients.