Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SoleSource #6331

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Monday March 2, 2026

SegraKansas City, MO

  • Amount: An estimated $238,277.16
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 2/19/2026 through 12/31/2035, 119 months
  • Renewals: None

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 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Alton School of Dental Medicine Fiber Optic Lease to Segra, Kansas City, MO, for an estimated $238,277.16.
Southern Illinois University Alton School of Dental Medicine has awarded a Fiber Optic Lease to Segra which will be used for Dark fiber which allows SIUE to increase speeds or adapt use over the contract term without additional cost. In order to do so we will need Dedicated, dark fiber installed from Alton to the splice point at I-270 where state-owned fiber connects the Edwardsville campus.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Janet Lewis
99 Supporting Services Road
Rm 1020
Campus Box 1012
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Phone: (618) 650-3912
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:
February 25, 2026
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:
February 20, 2026
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

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Sole Source Justification

  • 6331.pdf (802 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • 6331Pt2.pdf (105 KB)
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