Rules of the Road

Much like learning to drive, let’s start with the rules of the road. There are specific requirements related to how State procurements are required to be conducted. A review of the Illinois Procurement Code is a good place for vendors to begin their research. The Illinois Procurement Code governs all state procurement, whether for state agencies or public universities.

The Illinois Procurement Code is the basis for the Standard Procurement Rules promulgated by each of the four independent Chief Procurement Officers. In addition to the Illinois Procurement Code, the Standard Procurement Rules provide guidance for the way procurements are conducted by and for the State agencies and public universities.

You can view each CPO's Standard Procurement Rules, just Click Here!

Additional specific information and guidance related to State procurements can be found on the web pages of the respective Chief Procurement Officers. The four CPOs and their websites linked below.