Section 6.20  Policy and Application

a)         Policy

All Department contract procurements will be accomplished in the most economic and expeditious manner consistent with the principles and practices established in the Code.  It is the policy of the CPO for the Department that all activities of the appointed SPOs and other designees related to the procurement process maximize the value of the expenditure of public funds in procuring contracts, and that those appointed and designated act in a manner that maintains public trust in the integrity of the process.

b)         Application

This Part does not apply to intergovernmental agreements and contracts; grants; purchase of care agreements; collective bargaining agreements; purchase of real estate; contracts necessary to prepare for anticipated litigation, enforcement actions, or investigations; and utility and railroad cost reimbursement agreements.  (See Section 1-10(b) of the Code.)

(Source:  Amended at 44 Ill. Reg. 6222, effective April 8, 2020)