Section 1.5030  Revolving Door Prohibition

a)         CPOs, SPOs, Procurement Compliance Monitors, their designees whose principal duties are directly related to State procurement, and executive officers confirmed by the Senate are expressly prohibited for a period of 2 years after terminating an affected position from engaging in any procurement activity relating to the State agency most recently employing them in an affected position for a period of at least 6 months.  The prohibition includes but is not limited to:  lobbying the procurement process; specifying, bidding, proposing bid, proposal, or contract documents; on their own behalf or on behalf of any firm, partnership, association, or corporation. This prohibition applies to all persons who terminate an affected position on or after January 1, 1999. [30 ILCS 500/50-30]

b)         The CPO-GSs shall identify in writing those designees whose job, or whose position description, is at least 51% directly related to procurement. Activities directly related to procurement include, but are not limited to, drafting specifications, preparing solicitations, evaluating offers, negotiating contracts, administering contracts and supervising any of the foregoing.  This information shall be maintained for a period of at least 2 years following the end or revocation of the designation.

(Source:  Added at 36 Ill. Reg. 10729, effective August 6, 2012)