Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB5491

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that every 3 years, beginning July 1, 2014, the Procurement Policy Board shall contract with an outside vendor to conduct a procurement efficiency review, and shall report the findings from its review together with recommendations for improvement to the Governor and the General Assembly. Provides that "prohibited conduct" includes requested payments or other consideration to a third party by the University or State Agency that is not part of the solicitation or that is unrelated to the subject matter or purpose of the solicitation. Provides that all State agencies shall, in consultation with the Department of Central Management Services, evaluate the State's existing lease portfolio prior to engaging in a procurement for real property or capital improvements. Effective immediately.

Deletes language providing that every 3 years, beginning July 1, 2014, the Procurement Policy Board shall contract with an outside vendor to conduct a procurement efficiency review and shall report the findings from its review together with recommendations for improvement to the Governor and the General Assembly. Provides that "prohibited conduct" includes requested payments or other consideration by a third party to the University or State Agency that is not part of the solicitation or that is unrelated to the subject matter or purpose of the solicitation.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the term "subcontract" does not include purchases of goods or supplies that are incidental to the performance of the contract. Provides that a person may qualify as a bidder or offeror under this Code only if the person is a legal entity authorized to transact or conduct affairs (currently, "do business") in the State. Defines various terms, including: bid, bidder, calendar day, change order, chief procurement office, contract award, contractor, contracts let, offer, offeror, respondent, response, responsive offeror, and supplier. Provides that various provisions concerning contractors apply to "potential contractors". In a Section relating to the applicability of the Code to public institutions of higher education, extends the repeal date to December 31, 2016 (currently December 31, 2014). Makes changes concerning the maximum sales and receipts required to be considered a small business. Removes certain provisions concerning the Executive Procurement Officer. Provides that notices and reports under the Code may be by paper or electronic means. Provides that the chief procurement officers shall each have the sole authority to develop and distribute uniform documents for the solicitation, review, and acceptance of all bids, offers, and responses and the award of contracts. Provides that the Code does not apply to the process to procure contracts, or contracts entered into, by the State Board of Elections for hearing offers appointed pursuant to the Election Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to expenditures for placement of students in externships, practicums, field experiences, medical residencies and rotations. Requires the chief procurement officer for procurements other than construction-related procurements under the Capital Development Board or the Illinois Department of Transportation or procurements made by a public institution of higher education to prepare and deliver to the General Assembly a report on the impact of outsourcing services for State agencies subject to the jurisdiction of that chief procurement officer. Makes various other changes. Amends the Small Business Contracts Act. Makes changes concerning subcontracts. Provides that the chief procurement officers may provide presentations at which small businesses may learn about the contracting process and how to apply for contracts. Amends the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. Replaces the term "selection" with "procurement" in several provisions. Makes changes concerning small purchases. Amends the Discriminatory Club Act. Makes a technical correction. Effective January 1, 2015.

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