§ 51.01 RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CRITERIA.
   In determining which bidder is a “responsible bidder” on village public works projects, the bidder must comply with the following criteria and submit acceptable evidence of that compliance, in addition to any other requirements as determined from time to time by the village for the specific type of work to be performed. The Village Services Director shall promulgate forms, which shall be executed with the public works contract, and which shall require the following contractor submissions and certifications:
   (A)   Compliance with all applicable laws and village codes and ordinances prerequisite to doing business in the state and the village, including required village licenses;
   (B)   Evidence of:
      (1)   Submittal of Federal Employer Tax Identification number or Social Security number (for individual); and
      (2)   Compliance with provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 2000e and Federal Executive Order No, 11375 (known as the equal opportunity employer provisions).
   (C)   Certificates of insurance indicating at least the following coverage, at minimum limits established by the village: general liability, worker’s compensation, completed operations, automobile, hazardous occupation, product liability, and professional liability;
   (D)   Compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, including wages, medical and hospitalization insurance and retirement for those trades as covered by the Act;
   (E)   Participation in apprenticeship and training programs approved and registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training;
   (F)   Compliance with the applicable provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act and the rules of the Illinois Human Rights Commission;
   (G)   Adoption of sexual harassment policy pursuant to Illinois Public Act 87-1257;
   (H)   Furnishing of required performance and payment bonds;
   (I)   Certificate of no delinquency in the payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue;
   (J)   Certificate that the bidder is not barred from bidding or contracting as a result of a violation of either ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 33E or ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 33E-4;
   (K)   Evidence the bidder has not only the financial responsibility but also the ability to respond by the discharge of the contractor’s obligations in accordance with that which is expected or demanded under the terms of the contract;
   (L)   Submission of a contractor’s drug-free workplace certification;
   (M)   Submission of an indemnity and hold harmless agreement; and
   (N)   Submission of an anti-collusion affidavit of compliance.
(Ord. 2152, passed 3-20-2014)