University of Illinois at Chicago
Emergency Award #VLH391
Announcement of an Emergency Award/Quick Purchase
Final Amount
Published Wednesday September 2, 2026
Vendor: Contractor Power & Light Co.
Final Amount: $124,700
Final Amount: $124,700
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Pamela Amoako.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Emergency Extension
Published Friday April 10, 2026
Vendor: Contractor Power & Light Co.
Extension Amount: $0
Extension Amount: $0
Extended to: 4/12/2026 through 7/31/2026
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Pamela Amoako.
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Awarded Thursday January 15, 2026
Contractor Power & Light Co.Thornton, IL
- Amount: An estimated $124,700
- Terms: An estimated start date of 1/12/2026 through 4/11/2026
- Renewals: None
Summary
Vendors
1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Thursday, January 15, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Repair of Ground Protection for Electrical System.
This emergency/quick purchase was required due to a situation in which immediate repairs were needed to prevent further loss or damage to University property.
Vendor will remove and replace (26) stainless steel back-to-back strut supports and feet in basement. Includes new stainless-steel anchors for supports. Remove and replace (13) horizontal stainless-steel strut supports for cable, (25) porcelain cable clamps on bottom row of supports, copper buss bar around perimeter of basement including new insulator stand-offs and hardware, copper buss bar under switchgear in basement including new insulator stand-offs and hardware.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Vernell Hammons
UIC Purchasing and Contract Management
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd floor (MC 560)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-3409
FAX: (312) 996-3135
UIC Purchasing and Contract Management
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd floor (MC 560)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-3409
FAX: (312) 996-3135
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter
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.