Section 500.1530  Inspections

a)         Inspection of Plant or Site

The OAG may enter a vendor's or subcontractor's plant or place of business to:

1)         inspect supplies or services for acceptance by the State;

2)         audit the books and records of any vendor or subcontractor;

3)         investigate an action to debar or suspend a person from consideration for award of contracts pursuant to this Part;

4)         determine whether the standards of responsibility have been met or are capable of being met;

5)         determine if the contract is being performed in accordance with its terms; and

6)         accomplishing any other purpose permitted by law.

b)         When an inspection is made in the plant or place of business of a vendor or subcontractor, the vendor or subcontractor shall provide without charge all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the person performing the inspection or testing.

c)         Inspection or testing of supplies and services performed at the plant or place of business of any vendor or subcontractor shall be performed so as to not unreasonably delay the work of the vendor or subcontractor.

(Source:  Amended at 37 Ill. Reg. 3741, effective April 1, 2013)