University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #JMG756
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Thursday June 27, 2019
Awarded to:
Vendor: Ameda, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL
Amount: An estimated $300,000
Amount: An estimated $300,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2024
Renewals:
None
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Thursday, June 27, 2019
The University awarded a contract for breast pumps.
Breast Pumps - Provided to mothers/patients with the ability to breastfeed at UI Health.
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)) Breastfeeding provides unmatched health benefits for babies and mothers. It is the clinical gold standard for infant feeding and nutrition, with breast milk uniquely tailored to meet the health needs of a growing baby.
For additional information, contact:
Jeffrey Walsh
University of Illinois at Chicago
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612-7203
Phone: (312) 355-3568
FAX: (312) 996-3135
University of Illinois at Chicago
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612-7203
Phone: (312) 355-3568
FAX: (312) 996-3135
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