Illinois Code § 33E-12

Illinois Code § 33E-12. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 33E-12.

(from Ch. 38, par. 33E-12) Sec. 33E-12. It shall not constitute a violation of any provisions of this Article for any person who is an official of or employed by a unit of State or local government to (1) disclose the name of any person who has submitted a bid in response to or requested plans or specifications regarding an invitation to bid or who has been awarded a public contract to any person or, (2) to convey information concerning acceptable alternatives or substitute to plans or specifications if such information is also made generally available to the public and mailed to any person who has submitted a bid in response to or requested plans or specifications regarding an invitation to bid on a public contract or, (3) to negotiate with the lowest responsible bidder a reduction in only the price term of the bid. (Source: P.A. 86-150.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 33E-12
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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