Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase

First published Tuesday, March 14, 2023 The University intends to award a contract for Plastic Models & Teeth for coursework & exams to Acadental, Inc., Overland Park, IL, for an estimated $450,000. The vendor sells plastic models and teeth that are specific to curriculum, and to dental licensing examination (ADEX - American Board of Dental Examiners) requirements. The university, on information and belief, has concluded that only one vendor can meet its need or can meet the need economically. That vendor is Acadental, Inc. The university has provided detailed justification to support its conclusion as shown on the attached Sole Source Justification Form. Although the university has presented this as a sole source procurement, we are seeking competitive information from firms with the capability of meeting the university's need (even if performed in a manner different from what has been presented) to contact us and provide sufficient information to show the need can be met. If we

receive that information, the Chief Procurement Officer will offer a public hearing to consider the matter. Hearing information is described below. All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by tele-conference only until the in-person option is reinstated. 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 instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:Janielle Graham 809 S. Marshfield Ave. 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: (312) 413-2816 FAX: (312) 996-3135 Purchasing Website Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato State Purchasing Officer - Catherine Bradbury 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 29, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Stratton Building Room 511 401 S. Spring Street Springfield, IL Hearing Contact: Catherine BradburyPhone: (217) 993-2327E-mail: Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov Additional Information: All sole source hearings under the jurisdiction of the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education will be conducted by tele-conference only until the in-person option is reinstated. 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 24, 2023 Register with: Catherine BradburyPhone: (217) 993-2327E-mail: Catherine.Bradbury@illinois.gov