IL HB4651

Exempts contracts arising from grant awards from the Illinois Procurement Code when the contract is with a partner whose specific experience and expertise was required to secure the grant and the selection followed grant application provisions.

Designates the chief procurement officer appointed by the Secretary of Transportation as the chief procurement officer for construction support and rolling stock purchases under the Department of Transportation's jurisdiction.

Amends the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act to allow Illinois state agencies to participate in joint purchasing contracts procured by agencies of other states.

Modifies the Illinois Procurement Code sections 1-10, 1-15.15, and 10-20, and adds new section 1-15.72 regarding procurement authority.