Illinois Administrative Code
Title 44 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, GRANTMAKING, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Part 1110 - EDUCATION PURCHASING PROGRAM
Section 1110.80 - Selecting Contracts for Certification
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) The State Superintendent shall review each application received and determine whether each contract meets the criteria set forth in Section 1110.40 of this Part. Of those meeting the criteria, the State Superintendent may select one or more contracts for certification based upon the following factors:
b) When choosing among two or more substantially similar contracts for certification, the State Superintendent shall give preference to contracts awarded to Illinois-based companies or, if no eligible contract involves an Illinois-based company, to the contract with the company employing the largest number of Illinois residents.
c) The State Superintendent shall base the determination regarding the number of eligible contracts that will be certified in each category at any given time on adequate coverage of the various geographic areas of the State and the provision of an adequate range of supplies and services to meet the needs of Illinois educational entities.