House Sponsors: MOFFITT. Short description: ST PURCH-CONTRACTOR SUSPENSION Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Purchasing Act. Establishes suspension and debarment procedures for contractors, bidders, or other persons who breach a public contract or commit an act that indicates a lack of business integrity or honesty. Provides that a debarment from contracts, subcontracts, and related services may be for 5 years or more and that a suspension from them may be for 5 years or less. Provides that a State agency may not enter into a contract with a suspended or debarred contractor unless upon the written determination of the agency director that the contract would be in the best interest of the State. Amends the Illinois Purchasing Act and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide that the contested case procedures of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act do not apply to the suspension and debarrment procedures under the Illinois Purchasing Act. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status