Section 2000.08  Illinois Procurement Code

Articles 1, 15, 20, 25, 30, 33, 35, 40, 43, 45, 50 and 53 of the Illinois Procurement Code [30 ILCS 500/Arts. 1, 15, 20, 25, 30, 33, 35, 40, 43, 45, 50 and 53] (the Code) will be referenced in this Part.  The Secretary of State shall procure its needs in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements of the Code and shall promulgate rules no less restrictive than the requirements of the Code.  [30 ILCS 500/1-30(a)]  For purposes of this Part, any reference in the Code or this Part to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) means the employee designated by the Secretary of State to serve in that capacity.  The Secretary of State may appoint one or more State Purchasing Officers (SPOs).

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 4629, effective March 3, 2011)