Bill > SB2119

This bill amends the Civic Center Code to update the financial threshold for contract bidding by replacing the fixed $10,000 limit with the "small purchase maximum" defined in Section 20-20 of the Illinois Procurement Code. Specifically, the bill requires that contracts for property sales or long-term property leases valued above this threshold must be awarded to the highest responsible bidder after public advertisement. Similarly, construction contracts, supplies, materials, equipment, and service contracts exceeding this threshold must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids. The bill maintains existing exceptions to competitive bidding, such as for specialized services, repair parts, and utility services. The legislation also preserves provisions allowing the Board to reject all bids, readvertise, or award contracts without competitive bidding under certain circumstances. The goal appears to be creating a more flexible and dynamic procurement process by linking the bidding threshold to a standard defined in the state's procurement regulations rather than a static dollar amount. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2119&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104