Illinois State University
SoleSource #RS16001
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
Award Info Published Thursday January 28, 2016
Awarded to:
Vendor: Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago, IL
Amount: An estimated $72,000
Terms:  One-time transaction
Comments:
Funding for this contract will come from Foundation funds. No funds appropriated by the General Assembly will be used to fund this project in whole or in part.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
The hearing has been cancelled
Published Monday December 28, 2015
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Monday, December 14, 2015
The University awarded a contract for Insurance Industry Hall of Fame Event to Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago, IL, for an estimated $72,000.
Provide a five star dining facility, with multiple reception areas, state of the art visual and no minimum room requirements. Event scheduled for 10/03/16.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the Facilities preference by industry event sponsors providing funding for the event.

For additional information, contact:
Robert Jones
Purchasing Office
Illinois State University at Uptown Crossing
1220 Campus Box
100 South Fell Avenue, Suite D
Normal, IL 61790-1220
Phone: (309) 438-1946
FAX: (309) 438-5555
State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder

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.

Date:
December 30, 2015
Time:
2:00 PM
Location:
Stratton Building
Room 511
401 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL

Hearing Contact:
Aaron M. Finder
Phone:(217) 720-7105
Fax:(217) 558-5407
Potential participants are requested to call ahead to verify location and get directions. 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:
December 24, 2015
Register with:
Aaron M. Finder
Phone:(217) 558-3050
Fax:(217) 558-5407

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

  • RS16001Part1.pdf (332 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • RS16001Part2.pdf (57 KB)

Waiver Document

  • RS16001WaiverDocument.PDF (41 KB)
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