1-Objection template.docx

This is an Objection Form template provided by the City Colleges of Chicago (specifically Dawson Technical Institute's Business and Procurement Services department) for challenging Sole Source procurement announcements. The form enables companies to formally object to a proposed sole source award by submitting their assertion that they can provide equivalent or superior services at a price equal to or below the quoted price. The template requests the objecting company to provide their company name, the specific Sole Source Number being challenged, the proposed awardee's name, the Sole Source release date, a description of services they can provide, and contact information including name, phone number, and email address. The form also indicates that objecting parties may request a hearing to discuss their concerns.

The related contract opportunity involves a Sole Source Public Review for EduDream LLC in the State of Illinois to serve as an external evaluator for conducting a summative evaluation of the METAS HSI STEM grant as required by the Department of Education. The evaluation scope includes assessing program effectiveness and outcomes, documenting lessons learned, and informing continuous improvement initiatives, with this evaluation work approved in the Year 5 budget. The Objection Form serves as the formal mechanism through which interested vendors can challenge this sole source award determination prior to finalization.