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Council adopts responsible-bidder ordinance after debate over apprenticeship requirement
5856021 · September 16, 2025
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Summary
The council approved an ordinance imposing responsible-bidder requirements on public works projects despite objections that a proposed apprenticeship/training requirement would disadvantage small contractors; the vote passed 5–2.
After debate, the LaSalle City Council approved an ordinance that adds responsible-bidder requirements to public-works contracting. The ordinance lists multiple criteria for bidders; one provision (Section M in the draft) would require evidence of participation in apprenticeship or trade-training programs.
Several aldermen argued…
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