Responsible Contractor Policy

Building Requirements Necessary to Protect Our Children, Our Community and Our Future!

Any contractor submitting bids for construction projects must be required to meet certain requirements.  This will help ensure the project is done right the first time using the highest possible standards.  These criteria keep quality construction, safety and accountability at the top of any plan to renovate or create a new facility.

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• Apprenticeship Training Applicable contractors bidding on projects must be participating in a bona-fide apprenticeship training program recognized by the US Department of Labor and /or the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council.

• Certifications.  Applicable contractors bidding on projects must show either a valid contractor’s license, certification from the Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board or a registration of certification from an Ohio Basic Building Code entity and guarantee the use of licensed journeyman and registered apprentices.

• Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Regulatory Agencies.  Proof of the fair and lawful treatment of employees including compliance with age, hour and wage laws. Also a complete history of compliance with the Minority Standards, EPA, OSHA, and any other applicable regulatory agencies.

• Outstanding References.  Relevant information from people or entities in charge of past projects.  Also, information should be provided from other contractors or subcontractors in relation to overall cooperation on past projects under said contractor’s supervision.

• Understanding of the Project.  Proof of successful completion of similar projects.  Contractors and skilled trades workers must have experience in the work they are bidding on.

• Necessary Financial Capacity.  Proof of financial capacity, bank references and the presentation of any information regarding relevant outstanding claims or judgments.

• Trained in Safety.  All construction professionals actually doing work on the project must have participated in a verifiable safety program.

• Alcohol and Drug free workforce.  Applicable contractors bidding on projects must have a comprehensive drug policy.

• Benefit Programs.  Contractors have offered their employees participation in health and pension or retirement plans.

• Insurance.  Proof of relevant insurance coverage and compliance with applicable worker’s compensation statutes.

• Local Workforce. A percentage of the contractor’s or subcontractor’s workforce, actually working on the project, comes from the local area or at least Ohio.

• Illness and Accident Rates.  Complete history of major accidents or illnesses occurring on past projects under said contractor’s supervision.

• Trained and Experienced Workers.  All construction professionals actually doing the work must be licensed journeymen or registered apprentices.

• You.  The ultimate authority and responsibility to provide for and protect your constituency rests with YOU!