University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #JDR145
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Friday October 6, 2023
Metaphrasis Language & Cultural Solutions LLCChicago, IL
- Amount: An estimated $250,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 10/1/2023 through 6/30/2028
- 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, October 6, 2023
The University awarded a contract for interpretation and translation services.
Metaphrasis will provide interpretation and translation services to patients and providers
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 purchase will eliminate any language barriers with patients while they are receiving their medical care at UI health to ensure that effective communication and clarity are met though providing in-person interpretation services.
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The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.