University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #BJB201
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Friday June 27, 2025
BioMerieux IncDurham, NC
- Amount: An estimated $1,000,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 6/17/2025 through 6/16/2030
- Renewals: None
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, June 27, 2025
The University awarded a contract for BioMerieux Inc.
Purchase of supplies and reagents necessary for the operation of the Vitek 2 instrument in the UI Health Microbiology Laboratory. This instrument performs microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) for UI Health patients.
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)) If not approved, the State may face increased costs and operational disruptions associated with transitioning to a new platform. The Vitek 2 system is a reliable and established tool that provides essential antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), which supports timely and effective treatment decisions for patients with bacterial infections.
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