8-DMG MORI Announcementdocx.pdf
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This announcement document pertains to a sole source public review involving DMG Mori and the State of Illinois for the establishment of a CNC Training Center. The project involves DMG Mori loaning five advanced CNC manufacturing machines to the training center for a three-year period, with an option to either lease or purchase the equipment at the conclusion of the loan term. The initiative represents a collaborative effort between DMG Mori, the state, and Chicago Community College (CCC) students at the Artisan Ventures Initiative (AVi) to develop a comprehensive CNC training facility. The training center will serve both DMG Mori employees and customers as well as CCC students, enhancing workforce development in advanced manufacturing. The announcement establishes a framework for equipment provision and facility development that supports skill-building in CNC machining operations.
The arrangement includes a three-year equipment loan period with flexibility in the exit strategy, allowing the state and educational institutions to evaluate the viability of leasing or purchasing the machines following the initial loan period. This sole source procurement structure acknowledges DMG Mori as the sole qualified provider for this specialized training equipment and collaborative partnership. The project leverages private sector equipment donation and expertise to enhance public educational capacity in advanced manufacturing, aligning with workforce development objectives across the state and community college system.
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Business and Procurement Services
Dawson Technical Institute
3901 S. State Street. Room 102
Chicago, Illinois 60609
Phone: (312) 553-2590 procurementservices@ccc.edu www.ccc.edu
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
First published Wednesday, June 17, 2026
City Colleges of Chicago intends to award a contract to DMG MORI USA, INC. for the purchase of 4 CNC
(Computer Numerical Control) machines and 1 3D metal printer, the purchase will take place after three years. We will also form a partnership in developing a new research and design training center at the
Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI), using their multi-axis machining, automation integration, and digital manufacturing workflows.
City Colleges has determined that due to the nature of the partnership which includes the development of curriculum for the use of this equipment this purchase is only economically available from DMG MORI
USA, INC as they hold proprietary technologies.
For additional information, contact:
Angela Arrington-Jones, Vice Chancellor – Business and Procurement Services
Dawson Technical Institute
Procurement Services
3901 S. State St.
Room 102
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: (312) 553-2590
Aarrington@ccc.edu
Procurement Website
City Colleges of Chicago 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.
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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: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Location: Via Zoom Teleconference; access information will be emailed only to respondents.
Hearing Contact:
Angela Arrington-Jones, Vice Chancellor – Business and Procurement Services
Phone: (312) 553-2590
E-mail: Aarrington@ccc.edu
Potential participants are requested to email the Department of Business and Procurement Services for conference information via the Bonfire portal. 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:
Register with:
William Moore – Contracts Administrator
Phone: (773) 487-6958
FAX: (312) 553-2594
E-mail: Wmoore48@ccc.edu https://cccedu-my.sharepoint.com/personal/wmoore48_ccc_edu/Documents/Desktop/Announcements/Aarrington@ccc.edu mailto:Wmoore48@ccc.edu
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