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IL HB3334
Bill
Status
2/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Keicher
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to authorize chief procurement officers to reserve a fair proportion of construction, supply, and service contracts for businesses affected by the 2020-2021 coronavirus pandemic.
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Defines "Main Street business" as independently owned, non-dominant firms that conduct significant face-to-face business and were disproportionately affected by Governor's public emergency orders, with size limitations varying by industry (e.g., maximum $8 million annual sales for retail/service businesses, $14 million for construction, 250 employees for manufacturing).
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Requires state agencies to set aside 10-25% of annual construction contracts for Main Street businesses and restricts bidding on designated contracts to qualified Main Street businesses only.
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Mandates each chief procurement officer designate Main Street business specialists to maintain contractor lists, assist businesses with bidding procedures, determine contract set-aside opportunities, and investigate bidder responsibility.
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Requires annual reports to the General Assembly by November 1 on contract awards to Main Street businesses and minority/women/disability-owned businesses, with the provision repealing on January 1, 2032.
Legislative Description
MAIN STREET BUSINESS PREF
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft
2/10/2022