University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Exemption #1DDM2612E
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Wednesday July 30, 2025
Heidolph North AmericaWood Dale, IL
- Amount: An estimated $112,766
- Terms: One-time transaction
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The University awarded a contract for Mya4 automated parallel reaction system.
AI-guided yield optimization of CBrO3, a key intermediate of multi-drug-resistant TB drug Pretomanid. Mya4 automated parallel reaction system and its control software will allow run reactions in parallel in a reproducible manner. The yield results from the Mya4 will generate data points for the Bayesian optimization model to learn.
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)) .
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Debbie Montgomery
Illini Plaza, Suite 212
1817 South Neil Street, MC-602
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-6818
Illini Plaza, Suite 212
1817 South Neil Street, MC-602
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 300-6818
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