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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Requires the Suburban Bus Board to adopt responsible bidding rules applicable to bids for contracts solicited for drivers, dispatchers, customer service aides, and reservationists. Requires a bidder to submit specified information before a bidder may be considered a responsible bidder. Provides that it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to comply with all submission requirements at the time it submits its bid to the Suburban Bus Board. Provides that upon designation by the Suburban Bus Board that a contractor's or subcontractor's submission in anticipation of a bid is complete and timely, and upon any further consideration deemed necessary by the Suburban Bus Board, the contractor or subcontractor may be prequalified for future contracts with the Suburban Bus Board. Provides that a contractor's classification as qualified shall exempt the contractor or sub-contractor from the submission requirements for a period of 12 months. Provides that contractors and subcontractors who are prequalified must submit a complete application for continuation of prequalified standing on a form provided by the Suburban Bus Board by December 31st for the upcoming calendar year. Provides that failure by any prequalified contractor or subcontractor to timely submit its complete application for continuation of prequalified standing shall result in automatic removal of the designation. Allows a contractor or subcontractor removed from prequalified status to still bid on Suburban Bus Board contracts.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act to establish responsible bidding rules for the Suburban Bus Board when soliciting contracts for drivers, dispatchers, customer service aides, and reservationists. The bill requires bidders to submit comprehensive documentation to be considered responsible, including proof of corporate annual reports, tax registration, disclosure of tax liens, workers' compensation coverage, compliance with prevailing wage laws, professional licensing, apprenticeship training participation, employee safety certifications, subcontractor information, past performance records, and labor law compliance. Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring complete and timely submissions, with inadequate documentation potentially disqualifying them. The bill introduces a prequalification process where contractors can be exempted from submission requirements for 12 months if their initial submission is deemed complete by the Suburban Bus Board. Prequalified contractors must submit an annual renewal application by December 31st, with failure to do so resulting in automatic removal of their prequalified status, though they remain eligible to bid on contracts. The goal of these provisions is to ensure that contractors bidding on Suburban Bus Board contracts meet high standards of financial stability, legal compliance, and professional competence.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1539&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1539.htm |
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