Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Tackle AI (Artifical Intelligence) uses proprietary AI technology to process and analyze large datasets, providing customized solutions for clients. Key services include:Data Processing: Cleaning, sorting, and preparing data for analysis, with automated redaction of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).Deliverables:Processed Datasets: Final datasets, fully processed and redacted, delivered in the specified format. Redacted Medical Record All Protected Health Information and Personally Identifiable Informatio are redacted to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for performing sponsored research and other sponsored activities under grants and contracts funded by the sponsor or by sources other than State appropriations. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(8)) This procurement is in the best interests of the University because it provides the fastest and most effective method for de-identifying patient free text notes, significantly minimizing the risk associated with the research. The selected company has extensive experience in routinely de-identifying records for the judicial system, ensuring a high level of expertise and reliability. Utilizing any other methods would not only take longer but could jeopardize the timely delivery of this research project's outcomes, making this procurement crucial for meeting project deadlines and maintaining compliance with privacy standards.