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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 10 (VILLAGE FINANCES) OF THE ORLAND PARK VILLAGE CODE TO UPDATE THE VILLAGE CONTRACTING AND BIDDING PROCEDURES
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WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park (the “Village”) have the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that pertain to its government and officers and to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Village deems it necessary and appropriate to update its Code provisions relating to procedures for seeking competitive bids for Village work and public improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is determined that the Village Code amendments set forth below are in the best interests of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Orland Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1
The above recitals are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2
Title 1, Chapter 10 (Village Finances), Section 1-10-3, paragraphs 2 and 3 are hereby amended in their entirety to provide as follows:
“1-10-3: CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS; ADVERTISEMENT AND BID PROCEDURES:
2. When advertisement for bids is to be made, the Village Manager shall cause a call for such bids to be advertised at least once not less than ten (10) days before the date for opening such bids, such advertisement to be posted on the Village’s website, transmitted or communicated (electronically or otherwise) to appropriate trade organizations and bid management service providers or transmitted electronically to those known to the Village Clerk as potential bidders.
The advertisement for bids need give only a general description of the work to be done or the materials to be furnished, but detailed drawings, plans, profiles and specifications as prescribed by the Village Manager or his/her designee for such improvement shall...
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