(A) This subchapter requires that all parties in the procurement, negotiation, performance or administration of any county contracts act in good faith. Contract requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to avoid the requirements of this subchapter.
(B) It is the intent of this subchapter to comply with all applicable federal and state purchasing requirements, including the State Counties Code. The county acknowledges that in the letting of a particular contract, the procedures may vary depending upon the requirements of the federal or state funding source, the nature of the purchase or other requirements. This could include, but is not limited to, the Illinois Joint Purchasing Act, being 30 ILCS 525/, the Architectural, Engineering and Land Surveying Qualifications Based Selection Act, being 30 ILCS 535/, and any other applicable law, rule or regulation. Whenever permitted by law, the requirements of this chapter shall provide the minimum standards for the letting of contracts by the county. Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent any county agency, department or entity from complying with the terms and conditions of any grant, gift, bequest or cooperative purchasing agreement that is otherwise consistent with the law.
(C) Any ordinances or policy resolutions previously adopted by the county are superseded and held to be null and void with regards to purchasing procedures for the county government.
(D) The process and instructions to bidders is attached to this chapter under the title of Appendix A: Instructions to Bidders, which is adopted by reference as part of this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 2-13-2018)