University of Illinois at Chicago
Emergency Award #VLH365

Announcement of an Emergency Award/Quick Purchase

Final Amount
Published Thursday November 20, 2025
Vendor: Althoff Industries
Final Amount: $375,993

The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award Info Awarded Friday August 1, 2025

Althoff IndustriesCrystal Lake, IL

  • Amount: An estimated $375,993
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 8/1/2025 through 10/26/2025
  • 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.

First published Friday, August 1, 2025
The University awarded a contract for Repairing of piping, electrical and finishing.
This emergency/quick purchase was required due to a situation in which immediate repairs were needed to prevent further loss or damage to University property.
Repair piping, electrical and finishing for 43 fan coil units. We have failed condensate lines in multiple rooms that caused significant drywall, flooring and furniture damage as a result of mold growth. After remediation occurs, Althoff Industries will begin restoration process, which includes fan coil condensate line reroutes as well as installation of mold resistant drywall.

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
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter

This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.

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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Emergency Purchase Statement

  • VLH365emergency-purchase-statement073125.pdf (322 KB)

Final Costs

  • VLH365emergency-purchase-final-cost-and-term111225.pdf (298 KB)
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