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Award Info Published Tuesday April 14, 2015 Awarded to: Vendor: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Pleasanton, CA Amount: An estimated $900,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 4/9/2015 through 4/8/2020, 60 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 Wednesday March 25, 2015 The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. First published Tuesday, March 10, 2015 The University awarded a contract for COBAS 4800 System on a reagent rental basis to Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Pleasanton, CA, for an estimated $900,000. Purchase from Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. the COBAS 4800 System on a reagent rental basis for Pathology Lab testing purposes. The Roche Cobas is is the only FDA approved test for primary HPV screening for cervical cancer. Additionally, it is the only fully automated system with internal specimen control that yields 16/18 genotyping results in the original run. Only the Cobas has a cellular internal control to reduce risk of false negatives and it's the only test that has no-cross reactivity with low risk genotypes to reduce risk of false positives. The unique U.S. Patent features can be summarized as follows: U.S. 8,239,137 The subject of the patent are methods for determination of an analyte using a particular algorithm based on a mathematical model for transforming measurement data into a growth curve and an analytical instrument comprising a computing unit for more precise determination of an analyte. U.S. 8,095,322 The subject of this patent are systems and methods for determining cross-talk coefficients in curves, such as sigmoid-type or growth curves, and PCR curves and nucleic acid melting curves in particular, as well as for applying the cross-talk coefficients to produce cross-talk corrected data sets using a linear subtractive model. Cross-talk signal coefficients are determined using cross-talk data acquired across the entire signal acquisition range. Analyzing across all of the signal curve data provides for a more robust cross-talk correction across the entire data acquisition range. A linear subtractive model is used to correct data sets having cross-talk components. 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: March 25, 2015 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 9-036 100 West Randolph Chicago, IL Hearing Contact: Aaron M. Finder Phone:(217) 558-3050 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: March 20, 2015 Register with: Aaron M. Finder Phone:(217) 558-3050 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected]

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