Award Info Published Monday April 23, 2012 Awarded to: Vendor: Gatehouse Media Illinois Holdings, Inc. dba State Journal Register, Springfield, IL Amount: An estimated $55,000 Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2013, 12 months Renewals: None The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. First published Monday, March 19, 2012 The University awarded a contract for newspaper advertising to Gatehouse Media Illinois Holdings, Inc. dba State Journal Register, Springfield, IL, for an estimated $55,000. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the media is for advertising. For additional information, contact: Jill Menezes MC BSB 106 One University Plaza Springfield, IL 62703 Phone: (217) 206-6651 FAX: (217) 206-6607 Purchasing 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: April 11, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Location: 349C Stratton Bldg Suite 9-035 401 South Spring Springfield, IL If you wish to testify in person, a university location may be made available upon request. Please contact the Hearing Contact listed below. Alternate Location(s): James R. Thompson Center Room 9-035 100 West Randolph Chicago, IL Hearing Contact: Melena Pauley Phone:(217) 558-2231 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected] 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: April 9, 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 April 9, 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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