Section 1.8025  Award

a)         Prior to the Lottery's selection of the final offeror, the CPO-GS shall certify that the procurement process provided for under this Subpart has been followed.  Notice of this determination shall be published on the Bulletin.

b)         The Lottery shall select a final offeror as private manager by publication of notice in the Bulletin.  This notice shall include a detailed explanation and the reasons why the final offeror is superior to other offerors and will provide management services in a manner that best achieves the objectives of the Illinois Lottery Law.  [20 ILCS 1605(h)]

c)         Written notice of award shall be public information and made a part of the contract file.  The Lottery shall publish the names of its responsible decision makers, the successful vendor, a contract reference number or other identifier, and the value of the contract.  Publication shall be on the Bulletin.

d)         Within 7 days after award of the contract and subject to provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, the Lottery shall make available for public inspection and copying all pre-award, post-award, administration and close-out documents relating to the contract.  [30 ILCS 500/20-155]

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