Section 1400.4565  Preferences for Veterans, Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities

This Part is subject to the applicable provisions of the Veterans Preference Act [330 ILCS 55] and the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act [30 ILCS 575]. The Chief Procurement Officer shall do whatever is reasonably necessary to enable veterans, minorities, females, and persons with disabilities to participate in the procurement process.  The Chief Procurement Officer may rely on the determination of CMS that a person or business qualifies for a preference under these Acts.