Section 1300.4530  Correctional Industries

a)         To the extent economically practicable, the Procurement Officer shall refer to, and make purchases from, the listing maintained by DCMS of  goods or services available from Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI).

b)         When the Procurement Officer determines that it is not economically practicable to make a purchase of goods or services from ICI, the Procurement Officer shall provide a written explanation for the determination to the OAG PPCMB no less than 7 days prior to executing a contract to obtain goods or services from a source other than ICI.

c)         The Procurement Officer is authorized to procure from ICI without seeking competition or giving public notice.

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 11974, effective July 13, 2012)