Award Info Published Monday March 28, 2016 Awarded to: Vendor: AJA International Inc, North Scituate, MA Amount: An estimated $221,150 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 Thursday March 17, 2016 The hearing was cancelled since no vendors registered to attend or submitted comments regarding this notice. The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Shirley Webb. First published Tuesday, March 1, 2016 The University awarded a contract for UHV sputtering deposition system to AJA International Inc, North Scituate, MA, for an estimated $221,150. A Sputter Deposition system deposits thin films from a donor target onto a substrate in order to create electronic devices. The system is a fundamental tool for materials research and microfabrication. The University has determined that this purchase is only economically available from this source because the compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration. For additional information, contact: Kenneth Burger 212A Illini Plaza 1817 South Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 300-9197 FAX: (217) 239-6877 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: March 16, 2016 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Stratton Building Room 511 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL Hearing Contact: Aaron M. Finder Phone:(217) 720-7105 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 and/or cancellation. It is the responsibility of potential participants to confirm these details prior to attendance. Registration Registration Deadline: March 11, 2016 Register with: Aaron M. Finder Phone:(217) 720-7105 Fax:(217) 558-5407 E-mail:[email protected]

Bid Protests Not Available