A pre-proposal conference will be held at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, 1740 West Taylor Street, in Room 1300A, Chicago Illinois, on December 16, 2008 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Representatives of the University will be present to answer any questions regarding the services requested or proposal procedures. Prospective respondents must respond to Mattie McGraw at (312) 996-2850 on or before December 15, 2008 with firm's name and number of attendees. A maximum of 2 representatives from each firm may attend.