University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #JDR426

Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Award Info Published Friday June 20, 2025

Amerisource Receivables Financial Corporation dba ASD Specialty Healthcare LLC/ASD HealthcareFrisco, TX

  • Amount: An estimated $20,000,000
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2030
  • 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, June 20, 2025
The University awarded a contract for specialty pharmaceuticals.
ASD Healthcare supplies specialty pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of rare and complex medical conditions, including short bowel syndrome, bile duct and urinary tract cancers, and certain lung infections.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for medical supplies or medical at a university-operated health care center or dispensary that provides care, treatment, and medications for students, faculty and staff (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b-5)) ASD Healthcare has been granted exclusive distribution rights for these specialty drugs, ensuring secure and compliant delivery to healthcare providers.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Justin Richardson
809 S. Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 355-3568

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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Exemption Document

  • JDR426_Exemption_Signed.pdf (1 MB)
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