SB1539

SUBURBAN BUS BOARD BIDDING

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1539 mandates the Suburban Bus Board to establish responsible bidding rules for contracts involving drivers, dispatchers, customer service.

Illinois SB1539 amends the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority Act by requiring the Suburban Bus Board to adopt responsible bidding rules for contracts related to drivers, dispatchers, customer service aides, and reservationists. Bidders must submit detailed information, including proof of employee safety training, workers' compensation insurance, prevailing wage compliance, and past performance records. Successful bidders may be prequalified for future contracts, exempting them from submission requirements for 12 months.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 21, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

Mar 18, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán