PROC CD-RECYCLING

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Requires that State agencies purchase recycled and recyclable products to meet their procurement needs. Requires that State contractors perform State contracts with recycled and recyclable products. Exempts products for which recycled or recyclable alternatives are not adequate, reasonably available, or reasonably priced. Requires that minimum content standards be established. Designates certain products as available with significant levels of recycled or recyclable material. Imposes various related duties upon the Procurement Policy Board, chief procurement officers, State agencies, contractors, and bidders. Replaces the 10% preference for recycled materials with a 5% preference for recycled products meeting certain federal specifications. Effective January 1, 2005.