SINGLE PRIME CONSTRUCTION

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Modifies provisions concerning design-bid-build construction and requirements concerning the use of the single prime procurement delivery method for specified building construction projects. Requires notice of specified procurement contracts with an annual specified value to be published in the appropriate procurement bulletin. Amends the Design-Build Procurement Act. Provides that the term "State construction agency" as used in the Act includes institutions of higher education. Extends repeal of the Act to January 1, 2024. Amends the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Act. Provides that the State (rather than the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council) shall support and encourage that 10% of food and food products purchased by entities funded in part or in whole by State dollars be local farm or food products. Provides that all State agencies and State-owned facilities that purchase food and food products shall publish on their applicable procurement bulletin their farm or food purchases for the recently completed fiscal year. Provides that the first published report shall be due no later than January 1, 2023 and represent fiscal year 2022 purchases. Provides that a report shall be due each January 1 thereafter and be published on a form prescribed by each applicable Chief Procurement Officer. Removes provisions concerning the creation, responsibilities, and governance of the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council. Amends the Commission to End Hunger Act to make a conforming change concerning the Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council. Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that the Department of Human Rights shall establish a reasonable opportunity to cure any noncompliance with public contract requirements regarding equal employment opportunities and affirmative action by a bidder prior to the awarding of a contract. Extends repeal and inoperative dates. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.