DOIT-CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides for the appointment of an independent chief procurement officer for all procurements for information technology and information technology functions committed by law to the jurisdiction or responsibility of the Department of Innovation and Technology. Provides that the initial appointment of a chief procurement officer for information technology and information technology functions shall be made within 60 calendar days after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that any person appointed as the chief procurement officer for information technology and information technology functions shall have prior experience in procurement at the Department of Innovation and Technology or any other State agency information technology procurement department. Defines terms. Makes conforming and other changes. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds provision amending the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that the chief procurement officer for information technology and information technology functions as appointed under the Illinois Procurement Code shall have the authority to purchase goods and services directly from vendors certified by the Business Enterprise Program. Provides that for contracts entered into by the chief procurement officer for information technology and information technology functions, at least 20% of the total dollar amount of such contracts shall be awarded to prime vendors who have been certified by the Business Enterprise Program. Provides that at least 20% of the total dollar amount of subcontracts awarded by prime vendors awarded contracts under this Section shall be awarded to subcontractors who have been certified by the Business Enterprise Program. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 30 ILCS 575/8m new Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Amends the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act. Provides that for contracts entered into by the Department for Information Technology, it shall be established as the aspirational goal that at least 20% of the total dollar amount of such contracts shall be awarded to prime vendors who have been certified by the Business Enterprise Program; provided that: (i) contracts representing at least 11% of the total annual premiums or fees shall be awarded to minority-owned businesses; (ii) contracts representing at least 7% of the total annual premiums or fees shall be awarded to women-owned businesses; and (iii) contracts representing at least 2% of the total annual premiums or fees shall be awarded to businesses owned by persons with disabilities.