Illinois Administrative Code
Title 44 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, GRANTMAKING, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Part 4 - CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION STANDARD PROCUREMENT
Subpart N - PREFERENCES
Section 4.4570 - Contracting with Businesses Owned and Controlled by Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities

Procurements made under the Code are subject to the requirements of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act [ 30 ILCS 575 ]. Each university is responsible for establishing goals and taking other action in accordance with the Act, such as ensuring specifications are written to minimize barriers to participation and that diverse vendors are included in solicitation outreach and training. Each solicitation conducted by a university, regardless of the source selection method, shall take into account the goals and policies set forth in the Act and any other laws of the State.