Illinois Administrative Code
Title 44 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, GRANTMAKING, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Part 2000 - SECRETARY OF STATE STANDARD PROCUREMENT
Subpart R - COMPLAINTS, PROTESTS AND REMEDIES
Section 2000.5555 - Hearings and Decisions
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) The Chief Procurement Officer shall conduct public hearings prior to awarding contracts for sole source procurements pursuant to Section 20-25 and before extending emergency procurements pursuant to Section 20-30.
b) Notices of hearings shall be published in the Bulletin at least 14 days prior to the date of the public hearing.
c) A copy of the notice and all documents provided at the hearing shall be included in the subsequent Procurement Bulletin.
d) The SOS PPB and members of the public may present testimony at the hearings.
e) The hearings shall be held in the offices of the Secretary of State or at some other convenient location readily accessible to members of the public.
f) The CPO or his or her designee shall preside over the hearings and shall issue a written determination within 14 calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing.
g) Copies of all statements and exhibits introduced at the hearings, the written determination of the CPO or designee, and a summary of the proceedings at the hearings shall be included in the appropriate procurement files.