Section 1300.2043  Suppliers

a)         The OAG may contract with any qualified source of supply, but must give preference to Directed Sources, and should consider the following Special Sources.

b)         Directed Sources − State-Produced Supplies or Service

1)         Correctional Industries.  The CPO, in conjunction with the Department of Corrections, shall determine which supplies produced or services performed, if any, by Correctional Industries must be purchased by the OAG.  The CPO shall determine whether such supplies or services meet the OAG's requirements and whether the price represents a fair market value for such supplies or services.

2)         Central Services.  Supplies and services available from the program operations of the Department of Central Management Services will be utilized unless the CPO authorizes procurement from other sources.

c)         Special Sources

1)         Prior to any equipment procurement, the OAG will consider property available from the State and Federal Surplus Warehouses that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Central Management Services.

2)         Various goods and services are available from qualified not-for-profit agencies for persons with significant disabilities, and procurement from the not-for-profit agency's certified work centers is encouraged.  Notice and competition is not required pursuant to Section 45-35 of the Code.  Information regarding qualified work centers will be obtained from DCMS.

3)         Various goods and services are available from State Agencies and other governmental units.  These may be procured without notice and competition.

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 13585, effective June 29, 2018)