(a) The Agency may enter into contracts with one or more responsible parties to construct and operate official inspection stations, provide and maintain approved test equipment, administer tests, certify results, issue emission inspection stickers or certificates, maintain records, train personnel, provide information to the public concerning the program, or to otherwise further the goals of this Chapter.
     (b) In preparing its proposals for bidding by potential contractors, the Agency shall endeavor to include provisions relating to the following factors:

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 625 ILCS 5/13C-45

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

         (1) The demonstrated financial responsibility of the
    
potential contractor.
        (2) The specialized experience and technical
    
competence of the potential contractor in connection with the type of services required and the complexity of the project.
        (3) The potential contractor’s past record of
    
performance on contracts with the Agency, with other government agencies or public bodies, and with private industry, including such items as cost, quality of work, and ability to meet schedules.
        (4) The capacity of the potential contractor to
    
perform the work within the time limitations.
        (5) The familiarity of the potential contractor with
    
the types of problems applicable to the project.
        (6) The potential contractor’s proposed method to
    
accomplish the work required, including where appropriate any demonstrated capability of exploring and developing innovative or advanced techniques and methods.
        (7) Avoidance of personal and organizational
    
conflicts of interest prohibited under federal, State, or local law.
        (8) The potential contractor’s present and prior
    
involvement in the community and in the State of Illinois.