Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

The Service & Support Agreement that covers operating room stealth stations utilized in Spine and Neurosurgery procedures. This comprehensive agreement includes:24/7/365 telephone technical support, Annual preventive maintenance (PM)System service, maintenance, and repairs, Software upgrades as they become available Clinical support Staff training upon request

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)) This procurement is in the best interest of the University because having the Systems covered under a Service and Support Agreement ensures continuous, reliable operation without costly interruptions. Without this agreement, the Systems would operate on a time-and-materials basis, which could lead to higher costs and significant disruptions to the surgical staff. Additionally, the agreement ensures the Systems remain up-to-date with software and receive routine and scheduled maintenance, further supporting efficient hospital operations.