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Award Info Published Wednesday June 3, 2015 Awarded to: Vendor: Stryker Inc., Kalamazoo, MI Amount: An estimated $219,900 Terms: One-time transaction 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 May 26, 2015 The hearing has been cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. The hearing has been modified Published Thursday May 14, 2015 The Alternate Location at the James R. Thompson Center has been changed from room 9-036 to room 9-035. First published Monday, May 11, 2015 The University awarded a contract for Stryker's Sonopet Ultrasonic Aspirator to Stryker Inc., Kalamazoo, MI, for an estimated $219,900. Purchase from Stryker Inc their Sonopet Ultrasonic as it's the surgeons choice for surgical removal of brain tumors, spinal lesions, livers for disease and transplant, fine bone dissection, and ultrasonic bone cutting. This is the state of the art product. Stryker's patented technology, combined with precise control and an ergonomically designed handpiece, make it possible to emulsify bone with no grabbing or kicking due to non-rotational reciprocating motion, which is common amongst conventional technology. The ergonimically designed handlpiece has a piezo system which makes the handpiece lightweight and efficient. In addition, the Sonopet does not require a water cooling system and is very easy for the nurses to set up. The Sonopet has "Sonic knive" tips (U.S. patent 7,998,157) that allow for ultrasonic bone cutting and bone sawing near critical structures in compressed spinal applications. Reduced kerf preserves patient anatomy while maintaining dura. U.S. patent 7,374,552 unique specification is a Longitudinal torsional (LT) technology that allows surgeon to sculpt bone via non-rotational cutting tips that preserve adjacent critical structures such as nerves and blood vessels in confined neuro cavities. U.S. patent 6,984,220 unqiue specification is a Transsphenoidal applications include extended length tips that allow both access to and removal of pituitary brain tumors via the existing sinus passage versus opening the head and retracting the brain. 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: May 27, 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 9-035 100 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: May 22, 2015 Register with: Aaron M. Finder Phone:(217) 558-3050 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected]

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