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Reciprocal Preference Law
Illinois (IL)
 
Preference
Conditions
10% Illinois Coal
  1. In the case of a tie bid between an Illinois vendor and a out-of-state vendor, the Illinois vendor shall be given preference over the out-of -state vendor.
  2. When a contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, a resident Illinois bidder shall be allowed a preference as against a non-resident bidder from any state that gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state. The preference shall be equal to the preference given or required by the state of the non-resident bidder (Reciprocity).
  3. Preference is given to "Illinois Correctional Industries" and "Illinois Sheltered Workshops for the severely handicapped" for certain designated contracts.
  4. Preference is given to "Illinois Small Businesses" participating in the Small Business Set-aside Program.
Additionally, a 10% preference is given for use of Illinois coal. And there is a preference for products made with steel produced in the United States. 
 
 

 
Page updated: August 30, 2007

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