Illinois Procurement BulletinPublic Institutions of Higher Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
SoleSource #1JLH26208983737

Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

Award Info Published Monday January 5, 2026

Micromeritics Instrument CorpNorcross, GA

  • Amount: An estimated $250,555
  • Terms: One-time transaction

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.

The hearing has been cancelled
Published Monday, January 5, 2026
The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice.
First published Thursday, December 4, 2025
The University awarded a contract for AutoChem III Chemisorption Analyzer to Micromeritics Instrument Corp, Norcross, GA, for an estimated $250,555.
The University of Illinois School of Chemical Sciences is in need of a AutoChem III Chemisorption Analyzer. The Autochem III performs all the classes of experiments outlined above: TPD, TPD, TPRx, CT. It allows precise temperature control within 0.1 oC per minute, provides the largest variety of gas inlets, which are needed to accommodate multiple users and multiple different projects involving different gases, has an internal mechanism to prevent convolutions in titrations and measurements from dead volumes of gas, enables automated calibrations using an internal TCD rather than requiring manual calibrations for every gas mixture, enables precise flow of vapor and gas. Effluent flowrates for all experiments can be precisely monitored with the Cirrus mass spec, enabling precise quantification of reaction products, titrants, etc. The end result will provide students with education, staff, and faculty with education and the ability to perform research.
The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the items are required for research and no other source is able to meet the researcher's documented needs. The university, on information and belief, has concluded that only one vendor can meet its need or can meet the need economically. That vendor is Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. The university has provided detailed justification to support its conclusion as shown on the attached Sole Source Justification Form. Although the university has presented this as a sole source procurement, we are seeking competitive information from firms with the capability of meeting the university's need (even if performed in a manner different from what has been presented) to contact us and provide sufficient information to show the need can be met. If we receive that information, the Chief Procurement Officer will offer a public hearing to consider the matter. Hearing information is described below.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Jenny Henderson
1817 S. Neil Street
Illini Plaza, Suite 212, M/C 620
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-9903
FAX: (217) 239-6877
Purchasing Website
Chief Procurement Officer - Bridget McHatton
State Purchasing Officer - Catherine Bradbury

We will hold a public hearing at the date, time and location specified below, if we receive a request to testify regarding the sole source determination. We will also hold a hearing if any vendor submits a signed statement showing the capability to provide the stated supplies/services at or below the amount indicated.

The public hearing allows any interested party the opportunity to testify for or against the sole source determination as described in this notice. The purpose of the hearing is to receive information from the public in a reasonable manner. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. The hearing officer will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. After conclusion of the hearing we will decide whether the sole source determination was appropriate.

We must receive any request to testify and any vendor statement no later than the registration date and time indicated below. If we do not receive a timely request or statement, we will not hold the hearing. We reserve the right to cancel the procurement prior to any scheduled hearing. Please confirm the status of the hearing with the Hearing Contact.

Hearing Details

Date:
December 24, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
IL

Hearing Contact:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov
Additional Information: All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by teleconference only until the in person option is reinstated.
Date, time, and location are subject to change and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance.

Registration

Registration Deadline:
December 19, 2025
Register with:
Catherine Bradbury
Phone: (217) 993-2327
E-mail:Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

Documents

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Sole Source Justification

  • 1JLH26208983737.pdf (989 KB)

Sole Source Justification Part 2

  • 1JLH26208983737Pt2.pdf (105 KB)
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