30 ILCS 500/1-15.80: Responsible bidder, potential contractor, or offeror.

"Responsible bidder, potential contractor, or offeror" means a person who has the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance. A responsible bidder or offeror shall not include a business or other entity that does not exist as a legal entity at the time a bid or offer is submitted for a State contract.