Awards made pursuant to a competitive solicitation process and Sole Source awards are subject to review by the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) and the Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI). The PPB and CEI are independent state agencies with the authority to hold hearings regarding the implementation and administration of the Illinois Procurement Code, to review specific procurement transactions, and to recommend policy regarding those transactions including in regard to equity and inclusion in procurement.
The PPB and CEI shall review procurements prior to the issuance of a contract or purchase order. The PPB and CEI review sole sources and awards posted on the Illinois Higher Education Procurement Bulletin and have 14 days to:
A purchase order or contract cannot be issued by the university until approval has been received from the PPB and the CEI, or the 14-day review period has expired.
The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) also has the same authority to recommend voiding an award or contract.
Contact information for the Purchasing offices can be found on the Purchasing & Contract Management About page.