Section 1110.60  Provision of Information and Definition of Key Categories

ISBE shall provide contracting information and pricing for certified education purchasing contracts and statewide education master contracts on the agency's website and through additional means specifically designed to reach administrators of educational entities.  On the agency's website, ISBE shall:

a)         identify and define the categories of certified education purchasing contracts and statewide education master contracts, which shall be based upon input received from school district business officials and regional offices of education and may include, but need not be limited to, office supplies, classroom furniture, maintenance services, and accounting services;

b)         describe the process for educational entities' participation in education purchasing contracts or statewide education master contracts; and

c)         indicate for each contract how the vendor may be contacted and provide other information relevant to participation in that contract, if any.