To effectuate the purpose of selecting responsible contractors for
public contracts and to protect the Borough's investments in such
contracts, prospective contractors and subcontractors should be required
to meet pre-established, clearly defined, minimum standards relating
to contractor responsibility, including requirements and criteria
concerning technical qualifications, competency, experience, adequacy
of resources, including equipment, financial and personnel, and satisfactory
records regarding past project performance, safety, law compliance
and business integrity.