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IL HB2811

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brad Halbrook

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the bidding threshold for road construction, materials, supplies, and equipment from $20,000 to $5,000 under the Illinois Highway Code Section 6-201.7
  • Contracts exceeding $5,000 must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids at least once and at least 10 days before bid opening
  • Advertisement must be published in a newspaper within the township or road district, or county, or a publication with general circulation in the area
  • Emergency contracts may be let without competitive bidding requirements
  • Defines "new machinery or equipment" as previously untitled items or those with fewer than 200 operating hours and accompanied by a manufacturer's warranty

Legislative Description

CONSTRUCTION BIDDING THRESHOLD

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules4/23/2021
State Government Administration3/9/2021
Rules2/19/2021

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