1-agency small purchase designation~15.pdf

This is a State Agency Small Purchase Designation document issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services. The document authorizes the Illinois Department of Corrections to conduct small purchases in accordance with CPO Notice 2024.10. The designation was approved by Jennifer Allen, State Purchasing Officer, on March 1, 2024, and by Latoya Hughes, Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, on the same date. The designation became effective on March 6, 2024.

The authorization grants the Illinois Department of Corrections procurement authority to execute small purchase procurements and utilize BidBuy job aids for small purchasing activities. This designation remains in effect unless a new State Purchasing Officer or Agency Head is assigned to the agency, and may be revoked at any time by the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, the State Purchasing Officer, or the Agency Director through written notification. The authority is subject to ongoing oversight and compliance with CPO Notice 2024.10 and applicable state procurement regulations.