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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 BIDDER 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 bidder” 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 bidder” 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 bidder requirements support the development of a skilled local workforce, enhance workplace safety, and promote economic stability in the community; and
WHEREAS, requiring bidders 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, as September includes the celebrations of Labor Union Appreciation Month, Labor Day, Construction Appreciation Week, and National Tradesmen Day, so it is a fitting and appropriate time for the Village to celebrate the contributions of organized labor to the Orland Park community and to codify its support of minimum requirements for responsible bidders on public works projects,...
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