PROCUREMENT CODE-VARIOUS House SponsorsRep. Barbara Flynn Currie-Robert W. Pritchard Senate Sponsors(Sen. Daniel Biss-Pamela J. Althoff) 8/26/2014HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1076 30 ILCS 500/5-530 ILCS 500/20-5030 ILCS 500/40-5 Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that every 3 years, beginning July 1, 2014, the Procurement Policy Board shall contract with an outside vendor to conduct a procurement efficiency review, and shall report the findings from its review together with recommendations for improvement to the Governor and the General Assembly. Provides that "prohibited conduct" includes requested payments or other consideration to a third party by the University or State Agency that is not part of the solicitation or that is unrelated to the subject matter or purpose of the solicitation. Provides that all State agencies shall, in consultation with the Department of Central Management Services, evaluate the State's existing lease portfolio prior to engaging in a procurement for real property or capital improvements. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:30 ILCS 500/5-5Deletes language providing that every 3 years, beginning July 1, 2014, the Procurement Policy Board shall contract with an outside vendor to conduct a procurement efficiency review and shall report the findings from its review together with recommendations for improvement to the Governor and the General Assembly. Provides that "prohibited conduct" includes requested payments or other consideration by a third party to the University or State Agency that is not part of the solicitation or that is unrelated to the subject matter or purpose of the solicitation.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:30 ILCS 500/1-1030 ILCS 500/1-1130 ILCS 500/1-1230 ILCS 500/1-1330 ILCS 500/1-15.01 new30 ILCS 500/1-15.02 new30 ILCS 500/1-15.12 new30 ILCS 500/1-15.13 new30 ILCS 500/1-15.17 new30 ILCS 500/1-15.3030 ILCS 500/1-15.5030 ILCS 500/1-15.51 new30 ILCS 500/1-15.52 new30 ILCS 500/1-15.8030 ILCS 500/1-15.86 new30 ILCS 500/1-15.10730 ILCS 500/1-15.10830 ILCS 500/1-15.11030 ILCS 500/1-15.111 new30 ILCS 500/5-530 ILCS 500/5-2530 ILCS 500/5-3030 ILCS 500/10-2030 ILCS 500/15-2030 ILCS 500/15-2530 ILCS 500/15-3030 ILCS 500/15-3530 ILCS 500/15-40 new30 ILCS 500/15-45 new30 ILCS 500/20-530 ILCS 500/20-1030 ILCS 500/20-1530 ILCS 500/20-2530 ILCS 500/20-3030 ILCS 500/20-3530 ILCS 500/20-4030 ILCS 500/20-4330 ILCS 500/20-8030 ILCS 500/20-9530 ILCS 500/20-12030 ILCS 500/20-15530 ILCS 500/20-16030 ILCS 500/25-6030 ILCS 500/25-6530 ILCS 500/25-8030 ILCS 500/30-2230 ILCS 500/30-3030 ILCS 500/35-3030 ILCS 500/35-4030 ILCS 500/40-1530 ILCS 500/40-2030 ILCS 500/40-2530 ILCS 500/40-5530 ILCS 500/45-1030 ILCS 500/45-2030 ILCS 500/45-3030 ILCS 500/45-3530 ILCS 500/45-4530 ILCS 500/45-5730 ILCS 500/45-6730 ILCS 500/45-7030 ILCS 500/50-530 ILCS 500/50-1030 ILCS 500/50-10.530 ILCS 500/50-1130 ILCS 500/50-1230 ILCS 500/50-1330 ILCS 500/50-1430 ILCS 500/50-2030 ILCS 500/50-2530 ILCS 500/50-3530 ILCS 500/50-3630 ILCS 500/50-3730 ILCS 500/50-3830 ILCS 500/50-3930 ILCS 500/50-4030 ILCS 500/50-4530 ILCS 500/50-7030 ILCS 500/55-1030 ILCS 503/530 ILCS 503/12 new30 ILCS 503/25 new30 ILCS 525/1from Ch. 85, par. 160130 ILCS 525/3from Ch. 85, par. 160330 ILCS 525/4from Ch. 85, par. 1604775 ILCS 25/2from Ch. 68, par. 102Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that the term "subcontract" does not include purchases of goods or supplies that are incidental to the performance of the contract. Provides that a person may qualify as a bidder or offeror under this Code only if the person is a legal entity authorized to transact or conduct affairs (currently, "do business") in the State. Defines various terms, including: bid, bidder, calendar day, change order, chief procurement office, contract award, contractor, contracts let, offer, offeror, respondent, response, responsive offeror, and supplier. Provides that various provisions concerning contractors apply to "potential contractors". In a Section relating to the applicability of the Code to public institutions of higher education, extends the repeal date to December 31, 2016 (currently December 31, 2014). Makes changes concerning the maximum sales and receipts required to be considered a small business. Removes certain provisions concerning the Executive Procurement Officer. Provides that notices and reports under the Code may be by paper or electronic means. Provides that the chief procurement officers shall each have the sole authority to develop and distribute uniform documents for the solicitation, review, and acceptance of all bids, offers, and responses and the award of contracts. Provides that the Code does not apply to the process to procure contracts, or contracts entered into, by the State Board of Elections for hearing offers appointed pursuant to the Election Code. Provides that the Code does not apply to expenditures for placement of students in externships, practicums, field experiences, medical residencies and rotations. Requires the chief procurement officer for procurements other than construction-related procurements under the Capital Development Board or the Illinois Department of Transportation or procurements made by a public institution of higher education to prepare and deliver to the General Assembly a report on the impact of outsourcing services for State agencies subject to the jurisdiction of that chief procurement officer. Makes various other changes. Amends the Small Business Contracts Act. Makes changes concerning subcontracts. Provides that the chief procurement officers may provide presentations at which small businesses may learn about the contracting process and how to apply for contracts. Amends the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act. Replaces the term "selection" with "procurement" in several provisions. Makes changes concerning small purchases. Amends the Discriminatory Club Act. Makes a technical correction. Effective January 1, 2015. 2/13/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 2/13/2014HouseFirst Reading 2/13/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/24/2014HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/5/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 3/5/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/13/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee 3/26/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 3/26/2014HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 009-000-000 3/26/2014HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2014HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/1/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/2/2014HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-001-000 4/2/2014SenateArrive in Senate 4/2/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 3, 2014 4/3/2014SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss 4/3/2014SenateFirst Reading 4/3/2014SenateReferred to Assignments 4/30/2014SenateAssigned to Executive 5/8/2014SenateDo Pass Executive; 013-000-000 5/8/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2014 5/15/2014SenateSecond Reading 5/15/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2014 5/23/2014SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2014 5/27/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 5/28/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Daniel Biss; -Althoff 5/28/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/28/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive 5/28/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000 5/29/2014SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/29/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Biss-Althoff 5/29/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 5/29/2014SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 5/29/2014HouseArrived in House 5/29/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/29/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 5/29/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/29/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee 5/30/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 011-000-000 5/30/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 5/30/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 110-000-001 5/30/2014HouseHouse Concurs 5/30/2014HousePassed Both Houses 6/27/2014HouseSent to the Governor 8/26/2014HouseGovernor Approved 8/26/2014HouseEffective Date January 1, 2015 8/26/2014HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1076