To effectuate the purpose of selecting "responsible" contracts for
public contracts and to protect the Township of Darby investments
in such contracts, prospective contractors and subcontractors should
be required to meet preestablished, clearly defined, minimum standards
relating to contractor responsibility. Such standards include 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.