House Sponsors: CROTTY. Short description: HWY CONSTRUCTION BIDS-WARRANTY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Highway Code and the Toll Highway Act. Provides that any contract entered into for the construction of a highway shall include a warranty by the successful bidder or bidders that the highway shall not require major repairs for a specified period of time, which shall not be less than 25 years, and that the successful bidder or bidders shall pay for any major repairs to the highway that are required during the warranty period. Provides that any contract entered into for the construction of a highway shall be let to the responsible bidder offering the best bid, taking into consideration both the amount of the bid and the length of the warranty on the highway offered by the bidder. Requires the successful bidder or bidders to furnish bonds to ensure compliance with its warranty in accordance with the contract. Applies to all contracts entered into on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status