HB4774 Summary

• Amends county bidding requirements to give preference to local companies that bid no more than 10% higher than the lowest bid from non-local companies, except for construction contracts.

• Applies similar local bidding preference to townships for purchases over $20,000, allowing local companies within 10% of the lowest non-local bid to be considered the lowest responsible bidder.

• Extends local bidding preference to municipalities under 500,000 population for contracts over $25,000, defining "local company" as one located in the contracting municipality or its county with majority workforce in that area.

• Excludes construction work from local bidding preference provisions; defines "construction" to include public works involving laborers, workers, mechanics, and maintenance or repair work on equipment.

• Allows counties to require contractors to collect and remit Illinois Use Tax regardless of whether they maintain a physical business location in the state.