IL HJR0035

Expresses support for local governments and municipalities that adopt Responsible Bidder Ordinances to establish objective criteria for contractor eligibility on public works construction projects.

Responsible Bidder Ordinances require contractors to participate in United States Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs, ensuring trained craftsmen work on taxpayer-funded projects.

Adopting these ordinances improves public confidence in taxpayer dollar use, ensures quality construction, prevents cost overruns, and enhances infrastructure safety standards.

Communities implementing Responsible Bidder Ordinances see improvements in local construction standards and support economic development through safe, modern, and efficient infrastructure.

The General Assembly supports using the most skilled workforce in Illinois to rebuild state infrastructure through these contractor qualification requirements.