Award Info Published Wednesday June 15, 2011 Awarded to: Vendor: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Alexandria, VA Amount: An estimated $175,270 Terms: An estimated start date of 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2012, 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 Wednesday, May 11, 2011 The University awarded a contract for Public Broadcasting Services to Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Alexandria, VA, for an estimated $175,270. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the procurement is radio and television broadcast rights. For additional information, contact: John Simmons 227 Sherman Hall 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: (309) 298-1819 FAX: (309) 298-1927 E-Mail: [email protected] 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: May 27, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Western Illinois University Purchasing Office Sherman Hall 227 1 University Circle Macomb, IL Contact: John Simmons Phone:(309) 298-1819 Fax:(309) 298-1927 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: May 26, 2011 Register with: John Simmons Phone:(309) 298-1819 Fax:(309) 298-1927 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 May 26, 2011. 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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