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IL HB3334

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Keicher

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2021
State Government Administration3/16/2021
Rules2/19/2021

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