Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

The Electrical Power Institute team intends to provide Solid State Power Substation (SSPS) design and validation guidance, provide conventional (60 Hz) substation technology guidance, and assist with utility substation knowledge/data for possible demonstration or analytical simulations with realistic data.

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 procurement benefits the University of Illinois by aligning with EPRI's work, funded by various global organizations. It offers advantages such as addressing industry challenges, accessing cutting-edge technology, networking with peers, and informing policies with objective findings.