Title
Ordinance Amending Title 1, Chapters 16, Section 1-16-7 of the Orland Park Municipal Code, Incorporating Changes Pertaining to Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO)
History
The Village of Orland Park previously adopted on September 2, 2025, a Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO) to codify objective criteria ensuring that contractors performing public works projects meet established standards related to licensing, insurance, safety, training, and legal compliance. The purpose of the ordinance is to protect the Village’s interests by promoting quality workmanship, worker safety, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with applicable laws.
This proposed ordinance amendment further strengthens and clarifies the Village’s Responsible Bidder framework by formally establishing detailed Responsible Contractor Requirements applicable to public works contracts valued at $25,000 or more.
The amendment adds Section 1-16-7D to the Procurement Code to clearly define the documentation, certifications, and compliance obligations contractors must meet in order to be deemed responsible and eligible for award of a public works contract. These requirements provide transparency, consistency, and enforceability in the Village’s evaluation of contractor responsibility.
Summary of Key Provisions
The ordinance amendment requires contractors seeking award of a qualifying public works contract to submit sworn documentation demonstrating compliance with the following, among other requirements:
· Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, Village codes, and licensing requirements
· Registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue and provision of a valid FEIN or Social Security Number
· Compliance with Equal Opportunity Employer laws and federal executive orders
· Submission of certificates of insurance meeting Village-established coverage and limits
· Demonstrated compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act for the prior five years, including certified payr...
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