University of Illinois System
SoleSource #9JW2608

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Change Order
Published Thursday May 14, 2026
Vendor: Plastic Card Solutions Inc
Change Order Amount: $85,000
Change Order 1 to increase the amount from $100,000 to $185,000.

The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award Info Published Friday November 21, 2025

Plastic Card Solutions IncNaperville, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $100,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 11/19/2025 through 6/30/2028, 32 months
  • Renewals: 2 twelve-month
  • Potential Future Renewals: $90,000

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 Friday, November 21, 2025
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Monday, November 3, 2025
The University awarded a contract for Sigma Thurmal Printers, Software License, Supplies to Plastic Card Solutions Inc, Naperville, IL, for an estimated $100,000.
Sigma Thurmal Printers, Software License, Supplies and Maintenance
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration. See attached Sole Source Justification Form, section VI, Question 3 for additional justification.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Jill Weathers
507 E. Green St.
Suite 501
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-7693
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:
November 19, 2025
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:
November 14, 2025
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

To obtain any of the following documents, please log into your Bulletin account.

Sole Source Justification

  • 9JW2608.pdf (750 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • 9JW2608Pt2.pdf (105 KB)

Other Public Documents

  • 9JW2608ChangeOrder.pdf (201 KB)
  • PCSPreviousPurchases.pdf (57 KB)
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