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Award Info Published Thursday September 4, 2014 Awarded to: Vendor: Abiomed Inc., Danver, MA Amount: An estimated $250,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 9/10/2014 through 8/9/2016, 24 months Renewals: None The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. The hearing has been cancelled Published Tuesday August 26, 2014 The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. First published Tuesday, August 12, 2014 The University awarded a contract for Abiomed Inc.'s Impella Pump to Abiomed Inc., Danver, MA, for an estimated $250,000. The Impella pump is the only percutaneously inserted circulatory support device that can unload the left ventricle without having to puncture the atrium. It only requires one vessel access. It has the ability to pump blood directly from the left ventricle to the ascending aorta without having any part of the circulation circuit outside of the body. The product is also approved by the FDA (reference # K063723) in May 2009. The IMPELLA® Pump known as an Percutaneous Cardiac Support System is intended for partial circulatory support using an extracorporeal bypass control unit. for periods up to 6 hours. It is also intended to be used to provide partial circulatory support (for periods up to 6 hours) during procedures not requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. The IMPELLA ® Pump also provides pressure measurements which are useful in determining intravascular pressure. It is intended for partial circulatory support using an extracorporeal bypass control unit. for periods up to 6 hours. It is also intended to be used to provide partial circulatory support (for periods up to 6 hours) during procedures not requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. The IMPELLA ® Pump also provides pressure measurements which are useful in determining intravascular pressure. The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the item or service is copyrighted or patented and is not available except from the holder of the copyright or patent. For additional information, contact: John Meehan University of Ilinois at Chicago Purchasing Division (M/C 560) 809 South Marshfield Avenue Chicago, IL 60612-7203 Phone: (312) 413-5961 FAX: (312) 996-2055 Purchasing Website State Purchasing Officer - Aaron M. Finder 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: August 27, 2014 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 511 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL If you cannot attend the meeting in-person at the primary location, you may attend via audio or video conference, as available, at one of the optional locations. Alternate Location(s): James R. Thompson Center Room 3-105 100 West Randolph Chicago, IL Hearing Contact: Keely Burton Phone:(217) 558-5143 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected] 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: August 22, 2014 Register with: Keely Burton Phone:(217) 558-5143 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected]

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