_State Agency Small Purchase Designation Signed .pdf

This document is a State Agency Small Purchase Designation issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services. It designates the Illinois Department of Corrections as an authorized agency to conduct small purchase procurements in accordance with CPO Notice 2024.10. The designation was authorized by Jennifer Allen, State Purchasing Officer, and approved by Latoya Hughes, Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections. The document is effective as of 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 Agency Head is assigned, and may be revoked at any time by the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, State Purchasing Officer, or Agency Director through written notice. The authorization is subject to compliance with CPO Notice 2024.10 and all applicable state purchasing regulations and procedures.