Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
SoleSource #SS-19068

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Wednesday March 4, 2026

Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corp.Williamsport, PA

  • Amount: $95,322.50
  • Terms: One-time transaction

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.

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Friday, February 13, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Incinerator Control Upgrades to Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corp., Williamsport, PA, for $95,322.50.
Installation of New Incinerator Control Panel
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Helen Schultze
SIU School of Medicine
Purchasing Office
327 W Calhoun Ave
Springfield, il 62702
Phone: (217) 545-8555
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
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:
March 4, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
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 Deadline:
February 27, 2026
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327

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

Documents

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Sole Source Justification

  • SS19068.pdf (797 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • SS-19068Pt2.pdf (105 KB)
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