University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #VLH441
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Tuesday September 15, 2026
One Source Hearing LLCAurora, IL
- Amount: An estimated $150,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 9/15/2026 through 6/30/2027
- Renewals: 4 twelve-month
- Potential Future Renewals: $600,000
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.
First published Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Hearing Aids and Related Accessories.
Purchase of patient-specific hearing aids and related accessories for direct patient care through One Source Hearing LLC.
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)) Without this exemption the State may incur a financial loss due to delayed or lost clinical revenue from hearing aid dispensing and related services.
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
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.