Bids for construction contracts (whether for construction of new facilities, renovation of existing facilities, road or bridge construction projects, or other public improvements) at costs greater than $10,000 shall only be accepted from "responsible bidders", meaning a bidder who meets all of the following applicable criteria, and submits evidence of such compliance:
(A) All applicable laws prerequisite to doing business in Illinois.
(B) Evidence of compliance with:
(1) Federal Employer Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number (for individuals); and
(2) Provisions of Section 2000(e) of Chapter 21, Title 42 of the United States Code and Federal Executive Order No. 11246 as amended by Executive Order No. 11375 (known as the Equal Opportunity Employer provisions).
(C) Evidence of insurance, indicating the following coverages: general liability, worker's compensation, completed operations, automobile, hazardous occupation, product liability, and professional liability.
(D) Compliance with all applicable provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, including wages, medical and hospitalization insurance and retirement for those trades as covered in 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.
(Ord. 715, passed 8-11-08)