HB0613 Summary

• Allows school districts to use electronic bidding processes for sealed competitive bids on contracts exceeding $25,000, with safeguards including secure databases, encryption, firewalls, and disaster recovery plans; prohibits electronic bidding for construction contracts.

• Requires bidders and contractors to collect and remit Illinois Use Tax on all sales of tangible personal property into Illinois, and mandates certification that bidders are not barred from contracting.

• Requires school board approval and annual reporting for all contracts generating revenue exceeding $1,000, including vending machines, apparel, class rings, and photographic services, with reports detailing vendor names, revenues, and use of funds.

• Directs State education purchasing entity to notify school districts of available master contracts; permits districts to consider certified education purchasing contracts as bids before soliciting new bids.

• Exempts the bill's implementation from State reimbursement requirements under the State Mandates Act.