Section 1.525  Rules

a)         Procurement under the jurisdiction of the CPO-GS or an appointed SPO shall be conducted in accordance with the Code and this Part, except as provided in this Section.

b)         If a Public Act or court decision invalidates any Section of this Part or requires a different interpretation, the rules will be implemented in accordance with the legislation or court decision.

c)         A State agency that has procurement needs not adequately addressed by this Part may provide a written request to the CPO-GS to address those procurement needs.  The request shall include a statement explaining that the particular program needs of the State agency require a rule different from or in addition to this Part.  The CPO-GS may elect to meet the State agency's need by issuing a CPO-GS Notice or amending this Part. 

d)         All proposed rules will be submitted to the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) before or during the public comment period established under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100].  Rulemaking, except for emergency rulemaking, shall be scheduled to allow the PPB at least 30 days to provide comments.

e)         Emergency rules will be submitted to the PPB for review and comment with as much notice as is reasonably possible.  A copy of the adopted emergency rules shall be provided to the PPB.  The PPB shall be given opportunity to comment on rules proposed to replace the emergency rules.

(Source:  Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 10208, effective June 2, 2022)