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Will County adopts ordinance allowing local preference credits for public‑works bids
Summary
The executive committee approved an amendment to the county purchasing code that permits a local preference credit (up to 3%) for public‑works bids within a 50‑mile radius in Illinois and establishes tie‑handling rules; committee discussion raised concerns about scope and cost impacts.
The Will County Executive Committee approved an amendment to the county purchasing code that creates an optional local preference for public‑works projects and clarifies responsible‑bidder rules and tie‑breaking procedures.
Sponsors said the change is intended to help local contractors win county projects when bids are extremely close — sometimes within a few dollars — and to keep taxpayer dollars in…
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