Bill > SB1869

This bill amends the Illinois Procurement Code to raise the threshold for design-bid-build construction contracts from $250,000 to $500,000, which means that certain procurement rules will now only apply to construction projects exceeding the new, higher dollar amount. The bill provides detailed guidelines for how public agencies, particularly the Capital Development Board and public institutions of higher education, can use "single prime" procurement methods, which allow a single contractor to manage multiple aspects of a construction project. For the Capital Development Board, before using a single prime method, the agency must provide a written determination explaining the advantages, such as potential cost savings, project complexity, and opportunities to increase participation of minority-owned, women-owned, disability-owned, and veteran-owned firms. Public institutions of higher education have similar requirements, including submitting a notice to the Procurement Policy Board and Commission on Equity and Inclusion, and are limited in the number and total value of single prime contracts they can award each fiscal year. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in construction procurement while maintaining oversight and promoting equitable business practices.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1869&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104