Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/28/2026

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(g) (2) Ability to supply the commodities, provide the services or complete the construction promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference; (3) Character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficient; (4) Quality of performance on previous contracts; (5) Previous and existing compliance with laws and ordinance relating to the contract; (6) Sufficiency of financial resources; (7) Quality, availability and adaptability of the commodities, services or construction, the relation to the city's requirements; (8) Ability to provide future maintenance and service under the contract; (9) Number and scope of conditions attached to the bid/proposal; (10) Record of payments for taxes, licenses or other monies due the city. For procurement of services, equipment and supplies, requests for proposals may be utilized in lieu of the procedures set forth in subsections (c), (d), and (e) above. In such event, the city shall request proposals from not less than three vendors. The city may award a contract under this subsection even if less than three of the vendors submit a proposal. (h) Award of construction contracts over$25,000.00. In addition to the criteria set forth in subsection (e) above, to be judged responsible on a construction contract estimated to cost in excess of $25,000.00, a bidder must comply with the following requirements and submit evidence of such compliance, verified under oath on a form designated by the city: (1) (2) (3) Documents evidencing compliance with all applicable laws pre -requisite to doing business in the state. A valid federal employer tax identification number or, if an individual, a valid Social Security number. A statement of compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et seq.), and all rules and regulations therein for the past five years. A contractor who has been found by the Illinois Department of Labor to be in violation of the Prevailing Wage Act twice within a three-year period may be deemed not to be a responsible bidder/proposer for two years from the date of the latest finding. (4) Evidence of participation in apprenticeship and training programs applicable to the work to be performed on the project which are approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship, or its successor organization. Evidence of compliance with the Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects Act (820 ILCS 265/1 et seq.). (5) (6) A statement listing individuals who will perform work on the project on behalf of the contractor and evidence that: a. Individuals are properly classified as an employee or independent contractor under applicable state and federal laws; and b. Employees are covered under a workers' compensation insurance policy and properly classified under such policy. (7) A list of sub -contractors from whom the contractor has accepted a bid and/or intends to hire on the project, if applicable. (Supp. No. 25) Created: 2021-03-26 21:32:37 [EST] Page 2 of 3