- a) The CPO shall conduct public hearings prior to awarding contracts for sole source procurements pursuant to Section 1300.2025 and before extending emergency procurements pursuant to Section 1300.2030.
- b) Notices of hearings shall be published in the Bulletin at least 14 days prior to the date of the public hearing.
- 1) All notices shall include the date, time and location of the public hearing.
- 2) Notices for sole source procurements shall include the sole source procurement justification form, a description of the item to be procured, and the intended sole source contractor.
- 3) Notices for extending emergency procurements shall include the CPO's written justification for the emergency contract and the name of the contractor.
- c) A copy of the notice and all documents provided at the hearing shall be included in the subsequent Bulletin.
- d) The OAG PPCMB and members of the public may present testimony at the hearings.
- e) The hearings shall be held in the offices of the Attorney General or at some other convenient location readily accessible to members of the public.
- f) The CPO or his or her designee shall preside over the hearings and shall issue a written determination within 14 calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing.
- g) Copies of all statements and exhibits introduced at the hearings, the written determination of the CPO or designee, and a summary of the proceedings at the hearings shall be included in the appropriate procurement files.
(Source: Added at 36 Ill. Reg. 11974, effective July 13, 2012)