Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Dental equipment including burs, handpieces, etc. Dental supplies including cavi wipes, utility syringes, anesthetic gel, chair sleeves, etc, used in everyday patient care in twenty clinics at UIC College of Dentistry.

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)) This procurement is in the best interest of the University because it provides high quality dental products and services essential for patient care and educational purposes. Ensuring access to superior materials enhances the quality of treatment delivered and supports the Universitys mission to offer exceptional education and hands on training for students in dental programs.