Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1980 [PAGE 330]

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other organizations; grants from foundations, corporations, and other donors; and University revolving funds authorized by law. The total amounts of these purchases were: From Appropriated Funds Recommended From. Institutional Funds Recommended Grand Total $ 891 701 98

18 833 855 79 $19 725 557 77

A complete list of the purchases, with supporting information, including the quotations received was sent to each member of the board in advance of the meeting, and a copy is being filed with the secretary of the board for record. President Forsyth reported the receipt of a letter with regard to Purchase No. 72 for two Sections of Office Furniture from Kenneth F. Theisen of the firm of Tews, Abbey, & Theisen, Chicago, representing the Howell Furniture Company, manufacturer of the furniture offered by the dealer, Carey's Furniture Company, whose bid was disqualified. Representatives of the Howell Company had requested an appearance at the board meeting to contest the disqualification of the bid. T h e request was not permitted because of the lateness of the request. However, an administrative review was made of the alternatives presented by the Howell Company against the specifications established by hospital staff and members of the Purchasing Division. Representatives of the Howell Company were in attendance at and were given the opportunity to participate in the administrative review. U p o n completion of a physical inspection of the merchandise offered by several vendors, including the Howell Company, Dr. Craig Bazzani, associate vice president for business affairs, reported to the board that the Howell Company products did not meet either the specifications required for hospital use or the performance standards required. Report of Purchases Approved by the Vice President for Administration (49) The vice president for administration also submitted a report of purchases approved by him on recommendation of the directors of purchases in amounts of $12,500 to $15,000, a report of bids taken in behalf of the Capital Development Board, and a report of bids taken by the Illinois Educational Consortium for generic commodities. A copy of this report is filed with the secretary. This report was received for record. The Comptroller's Monthly Report of Contracts Executed (50) The comptroller's monthly report of contracts executed was presented. Chicago Circle New Contract

With Whom James R. Tansley Total Purpose Consultant for creating, designing, and coordinaling the printing, folding, and sealing of a self-mailer Amount to Bi Paid by the University $ 12 500 $ 12 500