Announcement of an Exempt Purchase

Dental Handpieces, repairs of such handpieces, supplies and materials used in patient clinics to provide care such as but not limited to syringe tips, saliva ejectors, infection control surface barriers, chair and tray covers, sharps containers, mouth mirrors, dental probes, etc.

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)) This procurement is in the best interest of the University because it provides high-quality dental products and services essential for patient care and educational purposes. Ensuring access to superior materials enhances the quality of treatment delivered and supports the Universitys mission to offer exceptional education and hands-on training for students in dental programs.