HB4536 Summary

• Increases the competitive bidding threshold for contracts for supplies, materials, or work from $20,000 to $25,000 for Conservation Districts, Downstate Forest Preserve Districts, and Park Districts.

• Allows districts to set their own lower bidding thresholds through board policy, permitting thresholds below $25,000 if the board chooses.

• Applies the threshold changes uniformly across three types of local government districts: conservation districts, forest preserve districts, and park districts.

• Maintains existing competitive bidding requirements and exemptions for contracts below the threshold, including the ability to obtain at least 3 competitive bids when practicable.

• Takes effect upon becoming law.