MN SF1919

Establishes a definition of "responsible contractor" for public construction contracts in Minnesota exceeding $50,000, requiring contractors to meet minimum compliance criteria to be eligible for award.

Applies to state agencies, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, and municipalities undertaking construction projects.

Contractors must verify compliance with eight minimum criteria including workers' compensation insurance, tax registration, wage and labor law compliance over the prior three years, and proper business licensing.

Requires contractors to submit signed sworn statements verifying compliance at time of bid submission; false statements under oath can result in contract termination and three-year ineligibility for future projects.

Effective January 1, 2015, and applies to all construction contracts based on solicitation documents issued on or after that date; does not restrict contracting authorities from establishing additional responsibility criteria.