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Award Info Published Thursday May 30, 2013 Awarded to: Vendor: Sound Surgical Technologies, Lafayette, CO Amount: An estimated $111,500 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 Wednesday May 8, 2013 The hearing was cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. First published Monday, April 22, 2013 The University awarded a contract for the Vaser Lipo System to Sound Surgical Technologies, Lafayette, CO, for an estimated $111,500. The Vaser Lipo system has ultra-sound assist, a critical function that enhances efficiency in removal of fat and fibrous tissue while reducing procedure time in the operating room. Fat injection, an increasingly commonly requested procedure, can be performed with Vaser Lipo System but not with the current system used in the OR. Collectively failure to fund the Vaser Lipo System will increase procedure time and associated costs in the operating room, decreased efficiency and associated patient outcomes related to the use of the equipment that is beyond its operational life. Sound Surgical Technologies is the only company in the world that manufactures the Vaser Lipo System. The uniqueness of the system is protected under United States Patent Number 6,027,515. 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 - Shirley Webb 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 8, 2013 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: Keely Burton Phone:(217) 558-5143 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 3, 2013 Register with: Keely Burton Phone:(217) 558-5143 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected]

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