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ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1 (ADMINISTRATION) CHAPTER 16 (PROCUREMENT) SECTION 1-16-7 (CONSTRUCTION BIDDING AND CONTRACTS) ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE DETERMINATION OF A RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR FOR VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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WHEREAS, the Illinois Compiled Statutes, including the Illinois Municipal Code, regulate purchases and contracts entered into by the Village of Orland Park, a home-rule municipality; and
WHEREAS, such Statutes grant to the Village the authority and discretion to determine what constitutes a “responsible contractor” and it is deemed necessary and advisable to establish criteria to better enable the corporate authorities of the Village to determine who constitutes a “responsible contractor” for Village public works projects such as construction of new municipal facilities, renovation of existing facilities and road and utility construction projects; and
WHEREAS, the Village has a responsibility to ensure that public funds are expended in a manner that secures the highest quality of work at the most responsible cost; and
WHEREAS, properly trained and skilled workers are essential to the quality and safety of public construction projects; and
WHEREAS, responsible contractor requirements support the development of a skilled local workforce, enhance workplace safety, and promote economic stability in the community; and
WHEREAS, requiring contractors to participate in and maintain an applicable apprenticeship and training program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or the Illinois Department of Labor ensures a pipeline of qualified workers for the community; and
WHEREAS, the Village adopted a Responsible Bidder Ordinance in September of 2025, and as it has been implemented further fine tuning with regards to applicability and required documents has become practical and advisable, and additional revisions to the Ordinance are in the best interest of the Village and its businesses, residents, and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE...
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