Award Info Published Thursday March 15, 2012 Awarded to: Vendor: PSSC Labs, Inc., Lake Forest, CA Amount: $65,000 Terms: One-time transaction The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. This notice has been modified Published Tuesday March 6, 2012 Hearing documents added. First published Tuesday, February 14, 2012 The University awarded a contract for a PowerWulf computer cluster to PSSC Labs, Inc., Lake Forest, CA, for $65,000. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration. For additional information, contact: Eric Massey Phone: (618) 453-6715 FAX: (618) 453-6714 E-Mail: [email protected] Procurement Services Website A public hearing will be held at which interested parties may 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 panel will produce minutes of the hearing and may record it in order to aid in the production of the minutes. Interested parties wishing to comment for or against the determination may do so in writing or in person. If you wish to testify, prior registration is requested to ensure adequate time is allowed for all parties. Hearing Details Date: February 29, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Location: 349C Stratton 401 S. Spring Springfield, IL Contact: Melena Pauley Phone:(217) 558-2231 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected] Additional Information: Optional Hearing Location; 9-035 or 9-036 James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601. Potential participants are requested to call ahead to verify location and get directions. Date, time, and location are subject to change. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance. Registration Registration Deadline: February 28, 2012 Register with: Melena Pauley Phone:(217) 558-2231 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected] Written Comments Written comments may be submitted in lieu of or in addition to oral testimony. All such comments shall be considered public record and open to review by the public. Written comments must be received no later than February 28, 2012. Testimony Any party who wishes to testify must register in advance to guarantee an opportunity to testify. Individuals who have not registered in advance may be heard, time permitting, at the discretion of the Hearing Officer. An individual will be heard only once on a particular item. Proceedings from the meeting will be available for download following the hearing date.

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