Title
Ordinance Amending Title 1, Chapter 16, Section 1-16-7 of the Orland Park Municipal Code Pertaining to the Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO)
History
On September 2, 2025, the Village of Orland Park adopted a Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO) establishing objective criteria for determining whether contractors performing public works projects valued at $25,000 or more meet the Village’s standards for responsibility. The ordinance includes requirements related to licensing, insurance, prevailing wage compliance, apprenticeship programs, safety, financial responsibility, and other applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
The RBO was subsequently amended on February 2, 2026, to further clarify its applicability and contractor responsibilities, including a requirement that contractors directly perform at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the services identified in the public works contract.
Based on the Village’s continued implementation and administration of the RBO, staff and legal counsel have identified an opportunity to allow an additional option for contractors to evidence compliance with the RBO while still maintaining the Village’s established responsible bidder standards.
Proposed Amendment
The proposed amendment provides contractors with two methods of satisfying the RBO requirements. A contractor must either:
1. Directly perform at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the services identified in the public works contract; or
2. (NEW) Demonstrate that each subcontractor, of whatsoever tier, performing construction work on the project complies with all applicable requirements of this Section. The Contractor shall submit a complete list of all subcontractors prior to commencing work, review and verify each subcontractor's compliance, and certify such compliance to the Village. The Contractor shall remain responsible for ensuring continued compliance by all subcontractors throughout the duration of the project. The Village may rely upon the Con...
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