MN HF1257

Applies to publicly owned or financed construction contracts exceeding $50,000 that use lowest responsible bidder or best value selection methods, effective July 1, 2015.

Requires contractors, subcontractors, and motor carriers to meet minimum criteria including workers' compensation compliance, valid tax identification, and no wage violations exceeding $25,000 in the prior three years.

Mandates contractors submit signed statements under oath verifying compliance with minimum criteria at time of bid; false statements render contractors ineligible for award or subject to contract termination.

Requires prime contractors to obtain signed verifications from all first-tier subcontractors prior to contract execution and from motor carriers annually, with supplemental submissions within 14 days when additional subcontractors are retained.

Allows single-bidder exceptions to minimum criteria requirements and permits contracting authorities to establish additional responsibility criteria beyond those specified in the law.