Section 500.1190  Contracting with Businesses Owned and Controlled by Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities

a)         Upon direction of the CPO, the OAG may establish goals and other such preferences for contracting or subcontracting with businesses owned and controlled by minorities, females and persons with disabilities.

b)         For purposes of this Section, the individuals claiming ownership and control must own at least 51% of the business.

c)         The CPO may refer to the list of businesses that have been certified by CMS under the Business Enterprise Act for Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities [30 ILCS 575].