1-agency small purchase designation~23.pdf

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

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