Award Info Published Friday June 22, 2012 Awarded to: Vendor: Laerdal Medical Corporation, Wappingers Falls, NY Amount: $76,827 Terms: One-time transaction The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process. First published Tuesday, May 29, 2012 The University awarded a contract for SimBaby advanced infant patient simulator/software to Laerdal Medical Corporation, Wappingers Falls, NY, for $76,827. This purchase is for SimBaby advanced infant patient simulator and related software. This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the advanced infant patient simulator has unique features required for UIC’s Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program that are not offered by any other vendor's simulator. First, the simulator is unique in that it consolidates the clinical simulation experiences for students into one simulator rather than using many different simulators for every procedure. Second, SimBaby is the only simulator on the market that incorporates congenital anomalies such as omphalocele, myelomeningocele, polycystic kidneys and cleft lip into the resuscitation and stabilization scenarios. This unique feature is pivotal in teaching neonatal nurse practitioners the proper post-delivery care of these fragile newborns. Only Laerdal’s software is compatible with the SimBaby simulator. For additional information, contact: Aaron Rosenthal University of Illinois at Chicago Purchasing Division (M/C 560) 809 South Marthfield Avenue Chicago, IL 60612-7203 Phone: (312) 996-8074 FAX: (312) 996-2055 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: June 13, 2012 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 349C 401 S. Spring Street 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: Jenny Shourd Phone:(217) 524-7020 E-mail:[email protected] 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: June 12, 2012 Register with: Jenny Shourd Phone:(217) 524-7020 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 June 12, 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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