If the Purchasing Officer finds a conflict of interest under Section 50-13 of the Code with the vendor selected for award or contract negotiations, the Purchasing Officer shall forward to the CPO the name of the vendor and a description of the proposed contract and of the potential conflict, and shall state why an exemption should be granted. The CPO shall decide whether to refuse to allow a contract or to grant an exemption.
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 44, § 1300.5020