RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN SERVICE Senate SponsorsSen. A. J. Wilhelmi 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die New ActCreates the Responsible Bidder in Service Contracts Act. Provides certain criteria for "lowest responsible bidder". Provides that a bidder who, within a 3-year period, has twice violated the prevailing wage provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code shall be deemed not to be a responsible bidder for 4 years. Provides that a bidder shall remain neutral in any union organizing campaign. Provides that when an award is not recommended to be given to the lowest bidder, the purchasing agent shall prepare a statement of the reasons for the recommendation. Provides that when 2 or more responsible bidders submit the same low bid, the contract award shall be determined by drawing lots. Provides for a private right of action. Effective immediately. 2/10/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi 2/10/2011SenateFirst Reading 2/10/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 3/2/2011SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs 3/17/2011SenatePostponed - State Government and Veterans Affairs 3/18/2011SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die