University of Illinois at Chicago
Exemption #VLH397
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Wednesday February 4, 2026
Babies First Newborn Hearing ScreenOlathe, KS
- Amount: An estimated $630,000
- Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2031
- Renewals: None
Summary
Vendors
1 total
0 BEP vendors
0 VBP vendors
0 Small businesses
The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Newborn Hearing Screen Services.
Newborn hearing screen services at UI Health Department for Women Mother & Baby.
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)) If a contract exemption is not approved, UI Health would be subject to penalties for non-compliance, which can include significant financial impacts such as fines, damages, and legal fees.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Vernell Hammons
UIC Purchasing and Contract Management
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd floor (MC 560)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-3409
FAX: (312) 996-3135
UIC Purchasing and Contract Management
809 S. Marshfield Ave.
3rd floor (MC 560)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-3409
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.