University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #JMG585
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Wednesday September 12, 2018
Awarded to:
Vendor: Keyence Corporation, Itasca, IL
Amount: An estimated $124,969.40
Terms: One-time transaction
Amount: An estimated $124,969.40
Terms: One-time transaction
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The University awarded a contract for BZX Fluorescence Microscope and Head.
The BZX fluorescence microscope and head will be used in the Department of Pathology for research purposes.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for performing sponsored research and other sponsored activities under grants and contracts funded by the sponsor or by sources other than State appropriations. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(8)) This research tool will be of high value to the Vander Griend research enterprise, including generating data for pending grant proposals and manuscript submissions. This microscope will be used immediately upon arrival.
For additional information, contact:
Janielle Graham
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 413-2816
FAX: (312) 996-3135
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 413-2816
FAX: (312) 996-3135
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.