b) Any vendor claiming good faith relief must fully document, in writing, the steps taken to obtain BEP certified vendors as subcontractors. The State may require that the vendor provide additional information on request. A good faith effort shall, at a minimum, consist of the following:

1. 1) contacting the Business Enterprise Bureau at least 15 days prior to need and requesting referrals from the certified vendor list and from any other list maintained by the Bureau;
2. 2) advertising in the Official State Newspaper or a local newspaper as time permits; and
3. 3) contacting appropriate organizations such as unions, contractor associations, and MBE, FBE, or PBE oriented organizations.

c) If a good faith exception is given, the purchasing agency shall notify the Secretary of the exception and shall include all pertinent information.

(Recodified from Section 10.91 of 44 Ill. Adm. Code 10 (Central Management Services) pursuant to P.A. 101-657, at 47 Ill. Reg. 279)