SB0106 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to require preference for bidders on Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation Projects valued over $100,000 who employ at least 2 current former coal mine employees.

• Defines "former coal mine employee" as individuals previously employed by coal mining companies engaged in coal extraction or by coal-fired power plants.

• Allows bidders using former coal mine employees to be selected over lower bidders if their bid is not more than 2% higher than the lowest bid.

• Requires all declared former coal mine employees identified in a bid to be used in fulfilling the awarded project.

• Exempts contracts involving federal funds from this requirement if the preference conflicts with federal law or regulations.