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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to contracts arising from a grant award if the contract is with a partner whose specific experience and expertise was used as a condition of securing the grant and followed the selection provisions outlined in the grant application. Provides that the chief procurement officer appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is the chief procurement officer for procurements related to construction support and the purchase of rolling stock under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. Amends the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. Provides for the use of joint purchasing for contracts procured by agencies of other states.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Procurement Code to exempt certain contracts arising from grant awards if the contract is with a partner whose specific experience and expertise were crucial for securing the grant and followed the grant application's selection process. It also clarifies that the Chief Procurement Officer appointed by the Secretary of Transportation will oversee procurements related to construction support and the purchase of "rolling stock," which are defined as vehicles like buses, vans, cars, railcars, locomotives, trucks, and ferryboats used for transportation or construction. Additionally, the bill expands the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act to allow for joint purchasing with agencies from other states.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee (on 02/24/2026)
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