Illinois Tollway Earned Credit Program
For Contractors
The Illinois Tollway Earned Credit Program is a rewards initiative that allows contractors and sub-contractors to earn credit toward their next Tollway contract when they hire from a pool of pre-screened apprenticeship candidates.
Nearly 20% of Congestion-Relief Program contracts awarded in 2005—valued at $1.3 billion dollars—would have been awarded to the second-lowest bidder, had the firm earned the credits for just six apprentices hired and sponsored through the Earned Credit Program.
Why Participate in the Tollway’s Earned Credit Program?
Your competition is already earning credit to undercut your low bid. Many primes and subs are already earning credit to apply to their next bid. Don't let them knock you out as a contender when you have the lower bid--start earning credit today!
Credits may be Transferable. Other agencies, are exploring the use of the Earned Credit Program to manage their bid processes.
Eventually, you may be able to apply the credits you earn through the Tollway's program to your bids at other participating agencies. Plus, you will earn credit for any project on which the hired apprentices work as long as they are making money, you are earning credit.
How Does the Tollway’s Earned Credit Program Work?
HIRE NOW :: Request applicants from a pool of qualified participants
with construction experience
who are screened by the Illinois Employment Training Center to meet state and union requirements.
UNION SPONSORSHIP :: Sponsor the new hires into any union in which you are the signatory.
GUARANTEED REWARDS :: Put the new apprentices to work anywhere in Illinois and start earning up to $0.50 credit on every dollar they are paid. Apply these credits to your next bid on a Tollway project to give your bid the edge. Sub-contractors can also contribute earned credits toward the Prime's bid in order to increase the chances of qualifying as the lowest bidder.
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Watch the Earned Credit Program (ECP) Informational Video for more details
Get a Piece of the Action
The Illinois Tollway is investing at least $6.3 billion in road improvements as part of the comprehensive Congestion-Relief Program: Open Roads for a Faster Future.
Give your bid the edge to win the next contract by participating in the Earned Credit Program!
The Earned Credit Program is part of an effort to diversify and expand the pool of firms and individuals doing business with the Illinois Tollway.
