44 Ill. Adm. Code 4.1580
Direct Solicitation
Section 4.1580 Direct
Solicitation
In addition to giving notice in
the Bulletin, the SPO or university staff authorized by the SPO may directly
contact prospective vendors by providing copies of solicitations or other
procurement information. Direct solicitation may be oral or in writing, but
all vendors shall receive the same information as provided in the Bulletin. No
direct solicitation shall be made prior to publication of any required notice
in the Bulletin.