State Laws and Regulations

All purchases at each of the thirteen campuses of the nine Illinois public universities are regulated by the following laws:

Procurement Laws and Regulations

The Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500)
This Code applies only to procurements for which bidders, offerors, potential contractors, or contractors were first solicited on or after July 1, 1998.

The Procurement Rules of the Chief Procurement Officer for Public Institutions of Higher Education (44 Ill. Admin. Code 4)
This part is promulgated by the Chief Procurement Officer for Public Institutions of Higher Education (CPO-HE) in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code (Code) [30 ILCS 500]. This Part may be amended in accordance with the Code and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100/5]

Technology Laws and Regulations

Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) Standards
All information technology, including electronic information, software, systems, and equipment, developed or provided under any contracts are subject to these standards.

Questions?

Questions about Procurement Rules and Regulations can be addressed to the appropriate procurement office.