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SB 3287

PROCUREMENT-SMALL BUSINESS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Ram Villivalam

Bill expands small business access to Illinois state government contracts through modified procurement preferences and reporting requirements, potentially increasing costs but supporting local economic development.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 3287

Legislative bill overview

SB 3287 modifies Illinois state procurement procedures to expand opportunities for small businesses in government contracting. The bill appears to establish or strengthen preferences, set-asides, or reporting requirements for small business participation in state purchasing and bidding processes.

Why is this important

Small businesses represent a significant portion of economic activity and job creation, yet often struggle to compete for government contracts against larger firms. Procurement policies that facilitate small business participation can stimulate local economic development, increase competition, and potentially improve government spending efficiency.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Preferential procurement policies may result in higher costs for state government if small businesses cannot match the pricing of larger competitors, potentially increasing taxpayer burden
  • Implementation complexity: Expanded small business set-asides require new administrative infrastructure, reporting mechanisms, and verification procedures, adding bureaucratic overhead to procurement
  • Definition disputes: Disagreement over how "small business" is defined (by revenue, employee count, ownership demographics) affects who qualifies and how broadly the policy applies
  • Competitive concerns: Non-preferred contractors may challenge the fairness of set-asides, arguing they create barriers to competition and violate equal opportunity principles

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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