Responsible bidder for construction or public works contracts means a bidder who meets all of the job Specifications, the following applicable criteria, and submits evidence of such compliance.
(A) All applicable laws prerequisite to doing business in Illinois.
(B) Be in compliance with, and show evidence of compliance with the following:
(1) Federal Employer Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number (for individuals);
(2) Provision of 42 U.S.C. Ch. 21, § 2000(e) and Federal Executive Order No. 11246 as amended by Executive Order No. 11375 (known as the Equal Opportunity Employer provisions);
(3) Provide to the Village certificates of insurance indicating the following coverage’s: general liability, workers’ compensation, completed operations and performance, automobile, hazardous occupation and product liability, in amounts set forth by the Village in each bid package, or where such amounts are not specified by the Village, in amounts so requested by the Village’s risk management provider.
(4) Compliance with all provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, including wages, medical and hospitalization insurance and retirement for those trades covered in the act, and certifying receipt and compliance with the Village’s prevailing wage ordinance then in effect;
(5) The bidder and all bidder’s sub-contractors must participate in active apprenticeship and training programs approved and registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training for each of the trades of work contemplated under the awarded contract;
(6) All contractors and sub-contractors are required to turn in certified payrolls as specified in Illinois Public Act 94-0515, and follow all provisions of the Employee Classification Act, ILCS Ch. 820, Act 185, §§ 1 et seq.;
(7) Submit proof of any professional or trade license required by law for any trade or specialty area in which a bidder is seeking a contact award; and disclose any suspension or revocation within the previous 5 years of any professional trade license held by the company, or of any director, officer, or manager employed by the bidder; and
(8) Provide information as to the substance abuse policy that pertains to all of the bidder’s employees working on the project.
(C) Additional criteria. The Village may also request evidence of and/or consider the following factors when identifying responsible bidder for the purpose of awarding contracts under this section:
(1) The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract;
(2) The capacity of the bidder to perform the contract promptly and efficiently, or within the time specific, without delay or interference;
(3) The character, integrity, reputation, and experience of the bidder;
(4) The quality of the bidder’s past performance, including performance of the previous contract, whether or not such performance was within the Village;
(5) The bidder’s default under previous contract, whether of not such contract was with the Village;
(6) The bidder’s failure to pay or satisfactory settle bills due on former contracts, whether or not such contract was with the Village;
(7) The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract;
(8) The financial ability of the bidder to perform the contract;
(9) Any findings of non-responsibly by federal, state, or local agencies; and
(10) Any additional factors the Village determines relevant for the contract.
(D) Applicability. This section shall only apply to those contracts, which are let out for bid by the Village of Roscoe pursuant to the requirements set forth in § 35.30 of the Village of Roscoe Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 2009-87, passed 12-17-2009)