University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #JMG987

Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Award Info Published Tuesday September 6, 2022

Internet2Washington, DC

  • Amount: An estimated $524,940
  • Terms: An estimated start date of 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2027
  • Renewals: None

Summary

Vendors

1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

First published Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The University awarded a contract for research network access and membership.
Internet2 Research Network Access and Membership - Is a not-for-profit United States computer networking consortium led by members from the research and education communities, industry, and government.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for membership in professional, academic, research, or athletic organizations on behalf of a public institution of higher education, an employee of a public institution of higher education, or a student at a public institution of higher education. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(1)) Without this procurement, the university will cease to conduct research and lose revenue.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Janielle Graham
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.

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Exemption Document

  • JMG987SignedExemptionInternet2.pdf (2 MB)
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