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This bill amends the Illinois Procurement Code to strengthen restrictions on awarding state contracts to vendors who perform services outside the United States. Specifically, the bill changes the language from "may" to "shall" regarding considering the economic impact of service locations and introduces a new mandatory provision that prevents the chief procurement officer from awarding a contract to any vendor where more than 10% of contracted services (based on service cost) will be performed outside the United States. The bill requires potential contractors to disclose in advance where services will be performed, including for any subcontracts. If a contractor awarded a contract shifts work outside the United States during the contract term, they can be deemed in breach of contract, unless the chief procurement officer determines in writing that such a shift is necessary or that contract termination would not serve the state's best interests. The legislation aims to protect Illinois jobs and economic interests while maintaining flexibility to comply with existing treaties and regulations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1294&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104