As required by the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, prior to amending and extending its contract with Aviation Research Group, U.S., The University of Texas System extends an invitation to qualified and experienced consultants interested in providing the Consulting Services more fully described in the November 2, 2007, issue of the Texas Register (32 TexReg 8060). Unless a better offer (as determined by U.T. System) is received in response to this invitation, U.T. System intends to amend the existing consulting U.T. System contract with Aviation Research Group, U.S., Incorporated.

The address of the consultant is as follows:

Aviation Research Group U.S., Inc.

212 West 8th Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

The Consulting Services sought by the University relate to the Consulting Services currently provided by Aviation Research Group, U.S., Incorporated.

The initial award for services was based on:

(1) Demonstrated competence, knowledge and qualification

(2) An understanding of U.T. System operations

(3) Reasonableness of fees for service

(4) Ability to complete within the time constraints

(5) Other considerations being equal, consultant whose principal place of business is in the State of Texas or who will manage the consulting contract wholly from an office in the State.

As the original posting indicated, the Chancellor made a finding that the Consulting Services are necessary.

While the University has a substantial need for the Consulting Services, the University does not currently have staff with the expertise or experience necessary and cannot obtain such Consulting Services with another State governmental entity.

The individual to contact with questions regarding the Consulting Services and hard copy submissions (3 copies per submission) should be addressed to:

Jeffery Kauffmann

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Operations and Support Services

702 Colorado, 3rd Floor

Austin, Texas 78701

Voice:(512) 499-4710

jkauffmann@utsystem.edu

The deadline for receipt of submissions is noon Central Standard Time on January 4, 2010.

TRD-200905479

Francie A. Frederick

General Counsel to the Board of Regents

The University of Texas System

Filed: November 25, 2009