Section 680.250  Penalties

a)         Upon a finding that a contractor or subcontractor has reported falsified records to the Department in order to fraudulently obtain bid credits, the Department may bar the contractor or subcontractor from participating in the Illinois Works Bid Credit Program. [30 ILCS 559/20-15(d)]

b)         A contractor or subcontractor who knowingly submits a falsified bid credit certificate to fraudulently win a bid may be suspended from participating in the bid credit program and/or forfeiture of bid credits.

c)         False or fraudulent claims for payment relating to false bid credits may be subject to damages and penalties under applicable law. [30 ILCS 559/20-15(d)]

(Source:  Added at 49 Ill. Reg. 7298, effective May 7, 2025)