On and after January 1, 2019, this paragraph (13), except for this sentence, is inoperative.
For purposes of this paragraph (19):
"Assistive technology devices" means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
"Assistive technology services" means any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
"Qualified" has the same meaning and use as provided under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act when describing an individual with a disability.
The exemption under this paragraph (25) applies only if the State agency has made a good faith determination that it is necessary and appropriate for the expenditure to fall within this paragraph (25). The procurement process under this paragraph (25) shall be conducted in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements of Sections 20-160 and 25-60 and Article 50 of this Code. A copy of these contracts shall be made available to the Chief Procurement Officer immediately upon request. Nothing in this paragraph (25) authorizes the replacement or diminishment of State responsibilities in hiring or the positions that effectuate that hiring. This paragraph (25) is inoperative on and after June 30, 2029.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for contracts with an annual value of more than $100,000 entered into on or after October 1, 2017 under an exemption provided in any paragraph of this subsection (b), except paragraph (1), (2), or (5), each State agency shall post to the appropriate procurement bulletin the name of the contractor, a description of the supply or service provided, the total amount of the contract, the term of the contract, and the exception to the Code utilized. The chief procurement officer shall submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly no later than November 1 of each year that shall include, at a minimum, an annual summary of the monthly information reported to the chief procurement officer.
30 ILCS 500/1-10