Section 1400.515  Applicability

a)         This Part applies to all procurements by the Treasurer's office with a Solicitation Date of July 1, 1998 or later with the exception of the following:

1)         contracts between the Treasurer's office and any federal, State, or local governmental body;

2)         agreements for the deposit of State moneys in interest bearing accounts or the investment of State moneys under the Deposit of State Moneys Act [15 ILCS 520] or the Public Funds Investment Act [30 ILCS 235];

3)         hiring employees, including contractual employees but not independent contractors, of the Treasurer's office;

4)         collective bargaining agreements;

5)         contracts approved by the Chief Legal Counsel as necessary to prepare for anticipated litigation, enforcement actions, or investigations.

b)         The terms and conditions and the rights and obligations under contracts resulting from procurements with a Solicitation Date that is earlier than the effective date of this Part will not be impaired.