(A) In determining which bidder is a "responsible bidder" for a competitive construction contract in excess of $25,000.00, a bidder must comply with the following, and submit acceptable evidence of such compliance, in addition to any other requirement as determined from time to time by the Village for the specific type of work to be performed or unless such different criteria for determining a responsible bidder for a particular project has been determined or a different standard or guideline is required by law, established by a state or federal agency or pursuant to a grant requirement:
(1) Compliance with all applicable laws prerequisite to doing business in the State of Illinois and the Village;
(2) Evidence of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, as from time to time amended and supplemented;
(3) Proof of insurance indicating compliance with minimum insurance coverage limits established by the Village, including but not limited to such applicable coverage in the following categories: general liability, worker's compensation, operations, product liability, automobile or professional liability;
(4) Certification to comply with all applicable provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act for those projects meeting the definitions of the construction of public works, as from time to time supplemented and amended;
(5) Certification that the bidder is not barred from bidding or contracting with the State of Illinois or Village;
(6) Evidence that the bidder has the financial ability, experience and equipment to discharge contractual obligations in accordance with expectations and demands of the project;
(7) No delinquency in payment to the Village of any funds due;
(8) Submission of no less than three (3) references on projects of a similar nature performed in the past five (5) years, including but not limited to the name, address and telephone number of the contact person having knowledge of the project along with references with the knowledge of the integrity and business practice of the bidder;
(9) Ability to obtain performance bonds, if required, from a credible surety company; or
(10) For such contract award in an amount greater than $150,000.00, proof of participation or active participation in an apprenticeship or training programs approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training by bidder for work contemplated under the contract.
(B) In no way shall the failure by Village staff or the Corporate Authorities to consider any or all of the above referenced guidelines or to verify same invalidate an award or inhibit the discretion of the Corporate Authorities.
(Ord. 18-4051, passed 3-15-18)