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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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The director of the Office of Radiation Safety resigned to accept another position on October 28, 1983. A director for a new, consolidated, campus-wide Office of Radiation Safety is being sought. Meanwhile, because of the urgent need for expertise in this highly sensitive area, a minor contract was executed with Stan A. Huber, Inc., a firm qualified to oversee the proper handling, usage, storage, and disposal of radioactive wastes. At the time the contract was executed, it was assumed that the director's position would be filled by January 1, 1984. Since this is not the case, authority is requested to renew the contract for a period of approximately five months with the firm, Stan A. Huber, Inc., in an amount up to $50,000 for required radiation safety services until a new director is recruited and functioning. It is anticipated that less than $50,000 will be spent, as the contract will be terminated when the new director has assumed responsibility for the office. Funds for the proposed contract extension are available from the FY 1984 Appropriated Funds budget of the Health Sciences Center. The vice president for business and finance concurs in this recommendation. I recommend approval.

On motion of Mr. Madden, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mrs. Day, Dr. Donoghue, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard, Mr. Madden, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Stone; no, none; absent, Mr. Logan, Governor Thompson. (The student advisory vote was: Aye, Mr. Bolen, Mr. Milkint; no, none.)

Employment of Telecommunications Consultant, Urbana

(21) In anticipation of expected changes in the telephone service industry, the vice chancellor for administrative affairs at Urbana-Champaign appointed a committee in 1982 to consider the state of campus communication systems, study decisions at other large universities to purchase and install new telecommunication systems, and provide advice to assure efficient and high quality service for the campus. After one year of study, it was recommended that campus and residence hall service be provided by a University-owned-and-operated switching system. In August 1983, a steering group of campus and central administration staff was appointed to explore various alternatives that could provide the campus with a data/voice communication system in the most economical way. The steering group has recommended that the services of a telecommunications consulting firm with proven experience in providing voice and data services at major universities be secured to identify alternative methods of meeting campus needs in this area. In response to advertising in professional publications, twenty-two consultants expressed an interest in providing these services. Four firms were selected to submit a written proposal and make oral presentations on campus to a selection panel. Based upon these discussions, Telecommunications International, Inc., of Englewood, Colorado, appears to be best qualified to undertake the Urbana-Champaign study. 1 The chancellor at the Urbana-Champaign campus recommends approval of a contract with Telecommunications International, Inc., for consulting services for the first two phases (Phase 1: analysis and alternative design; Phase 2: develop detailed specification and request for bid) of a five-phase project, at a fee not to exceed $140,625 plus reimbursable expenses for travel, lodging, and board not to exceed $15,000. Funds are available for the proposed work in the Telecommunications Service account at the Urbana-Champaign campus. The vice president for business and finance concurs. I recommend approval.

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A background memorandum is filed with the secretary.