24-0199_IFB_Lumber and Plywood~1.pdf

The following informa on will become the Contract between the awarded vendor and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Instruc ons and requirements to submit a bid response are found in the a achment tled “Invita on for Bid Vendor Instruc ons and Requirements.”

State of Illinois Contract v.25.3

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Contract #24-0199 Lumber and Plywood

25-557THA-OPERA-B-45492

Parties to this Contract are the State of Illinois acting through the undersigned Agency (collectively, State) and the Vendor.

This Contract, consisting of the signature page and numbered sections listed below and any attachments referenced in this Contract, constitute the entire Contract between the Parties concerning the subject matter of the Contract, and in signing the Contract, the Vendor affirms that the Certifications and Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest attached hereto are true and accurate as of the date of the Vendor’s execution of the Contract. This Contract supersedes all prior proposals, contracts and understandings between the Parties concerning the subject matter of the Contract. This Contract can be signed in multiple counterparts upon agreement of the Parties.

1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE:

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway) is dedicated to providing and promo ng a safe and efficient system of toll supported highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to its customers.

The Illinois Tollway is looking for vendors who share this commitment and will help meet this goal.

1.2. SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a vendor to furnish and deliver assorted #2 Grade lumber, plywood, par cle board and Masonite on an as needed basis for a two (2) year term. Some frequently purchased items include, but are not limited to:

o #2 Grade Lumber, Pine, Douglas Fir or Spruce

1” x 8” x 8’

2”x 4”x 8’

2” x 4” x 12’

2” x 12” x 12’

2” x 6” x 12’

2” x 12” x 12’

1” x 6” x 12’

1” x 4” x 8’

2” x 4” x 12’

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1” x 6” x 8’ Cedar o Plywood: As per standards developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Engineered Wood Product. This standard covers the wood species, veneer grading, glue bonds, panel construction, workmanship, tolerance and moisture content.

Plywood ¼” x 4’ x 8’ A C

Plywood ½” x 4’ x 8’ A C

Plywood ¾” x 4’ x 8’ A C

Plywood ½” x 4’ x 8’ C D X o Particle Board: As per standards developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Engineered Wood Product. High Density (used for carpentry) Industrial Grade B

¾ “x 4’x 8’, (¾” x 49” x 97” Actual size) o BCX Treated Plywood

4’ x 8’ x ¾” o Plywood Medium Density Overlay

(M D O) ½” x 4’ x 10’ o Poplar wood

2” x 4” x 8’ Poplar wood

1” x 8” x 8’ Poplar wood o Panel Masonite Tempered Hardboard: Moisture resistant, unfinished, smooth on one side

¼” x 4’ x 8’ o Maple wood:

5/4” x 6” x 8’

1” x 8” x 8’ o Pine:

2” x 6” x 8’

Detailed line-item requirements are listed in the Section 2, Pricing.

Quantities: It shall be expressly understood by the bidder that the estimated bid quantities specified in the contract documents are for determining the lowest bid and to establish unit prices. The Tollway may, over the term of the Contract, place orders for more or fewer than the estimated quantities stated. The Tollway does not v.25.3 guarantee that any minimum number of quantities shall be ordered from the Vendor. Materials furnished under this contract shall be delivered in multiple deliveries as determined by the needs of the Illinois Tollway. The estimated quantities of this contract shall be based on a period of NUMBER (2) years; prices shall remain firm for the term of the contract. The decision to pre-order and hold any inventory rests solely with the Vendor.

This is a Small Business Set-Aside solicita on; Bidder must be qualified by the Small Business Set-Aside Program at the me bids are due in order for the bid to be responsive. For complete requirements and to cer fy Bidder’s business in the Small Business Set-Aside Program, visit:

h ps://www2.illinois.gov/cpo/general/Pages/Sell2Illinois.aspx.

1.3. MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES: Deliveries shall be made within ten (10) working days a er receipt of an order. Vendor shall submit itemized invoices within fi een (15) days of each delivery to the Tollway. Invoices shall be marked to the a en on of the Contract Invoice Administrator and delivered to the Illinois Tollway, P.O. Box 3094, in Lisle, IL 60532, or emailed to FinanceInvoices@ge pass.com.

1.4. VENDOR/STAFF SPECIFICATIONS: N/A

1.5. TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: Delivery shall be FOB (Freight on Board) des na on to the Illinois

Tollway’s Carpenter Shop located in 3460 Finley Road, in Downers Grove, IL 60515, during the business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, except State holidays.

1.6. SUBCONTRACTING:

Subcontractors are allowed.

1.6.1. Will subcontractors be u lized? Yes No

A subcontractor is a person or en ty that enters into a contractual agreement with a total value of $100,000 or more with a person or en ty who has a contract subject to the Illinois Procurement Code pursuant to which the person or en ty provides some or all of the goods, services, real property, remunera on, or other monetary forms of considera on that are the subject of the primary State contract, including subleases from a lessee of a State contract.

All contracts with subcontractors where the annual value of the subcontract is greater than $50,000 must include Standard Illinois Cer fica ons completed by the subcontractor.

All small purchase contracts with an annual value that exceeds $50,000 must include Standard Illinois Cer fica ons completed by the Vendor.

1.6.2. Please iden fy below subcontracts with an annual value of $100,000 or more that will be u lized in the performance of the Contract, the names and addresses of the subcontractors, and a descrip on of the work to be performed by each.

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1.6.3. If the annual value of any subcontracts is more than $100,000, then the Vendor must provide to the

State the Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest for that subcontractor.

1.6.4. If at any me during the term of the Contract, Vendor adds or changes any subcontractors, Vendor is required to promptly no fy, in wri ng, the State Purchasing Officer or the Chief Procurement Officer of the names and addresses and the expected amount of money that each new or replaced subcontractor will receive pursuant to this Contract. Any subcontracts entered prior to award of this Contract are done at the sole risk of the Vendor and subcontractor(s).

1.7. WHERE SERVICES ARE TO BE PERFORMED: Unless otherwise disclosed in this sec on all services shall be performed in the United States. If the Vendor performs the services purchased hereunder in another country in viola on of this provision, such ac on may be deemed by the State as a breach of the Contract by Vendor.

Vendor shall disclose the loca ons where the services required shall be performed and the known or an cipated value of the services to be performed at each loca on. If the Vendor received addi onal considera on in the evalua on based on work being performed in the United States, it shall be a breach of Contract if the Vendor shi s any such work outside the United States.

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2. PRICING

2.1. TYPE OF PRICING: The Illinois Office of the Comptroller requires the State to indicate whether the contract price is firm or es mated at the me it is submi ed for obliga on. The total price of this Contract is es mated.

2.1.1 VENDOR’S PRICING: Vendor’s pricing is located in the Items Tab in the BidBuy Purchase Order.

The State includes in this Contract the BidBuy Purchase Order as it contains the agreed pricing.

Vendor shall submit pricing in the line items on BidBuy, based on the terms and condi ons set forth in sec on 1 of this Contract.

2.1.2 Pricing shall be submi ed in the following format: The Tollway is providing the vendor informa on in the table below for determining a low bidder. Vendor shall bid on all items to be considered responsive. Failure to bid on all items shall result in a disqualified bid. The es mated quan es of this contract shall be based on a period of two (2) years; unit prices shall remain firm for the term of the contract.

2.1.3 All prices should be delivered pricing. All shipping and handling should be included in the prices.

There will be no addi onal allotment for shipping cost.

Line # Descrip on Es mated Quan es Unit Price

Extension (Es mated

Quan es x Unit Price)

#2 Common Grade Yellow Pine, White Pine, Spruce or Douglas Fir 1” x 8” x 8’

100 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Lumber Yellow Pine, White Pine, Spruce or Douglas Fir 2”x 4”x 8’

100 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Yellow Pine, White Pine, Spruce or Douglas Fir 2” x 4” x 12’

100 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Yellow Pine, White Pine, Spruce or Douglas Fir 2” x 12” x 12’

50 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Pressure Treated Pine 2” x 6” x 12’

25 each $ $

Extension (Es mated

Quan es x Unit Price)

#2 Construc on Grade Pressure Treated Pine 2” x 12” x 12’

25 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Pressure Treated Pine 1” x 6” x 12’

100 each $ $

8 #2 Construc on Grade 1” x 6” x 8’ Cedar

100 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Yellow Pine, White Pine,Spruce or Douglas Fir 1” x 6” x 12’

100 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Pressure Treated Pine 2” x 4” x 8’

50 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Pressure Treated Pine 2” x 4” x 12’

100 each $ $

#2 Construc on Grade Lumber Yellow Pine, White Pine, Spruce, or Douglas fir 1” x 4” x 8’

300 each $ $

Plywood 1/4” x 4’ x 8’ A C A= Front Ply quality C= Back Ply quality (Engineered wood)

50 each $ $

Plywood ½” x 4’ x 8’ A C A= Quality of Front Ply C= Quality of Back Ply

100 each $ $

Plywood ¾” x 4’ x 8’ A C A= Front Ply quality C= Back Ply quality

300 each $ $

Plywood ½” x 4’ x 8’ C D X C= Quality of Front Ply D= Quality of Back Ply X= Exposure Ra ng

100 each

Par cle Board 45# High Density (use for carpentry) Industrial Grade B ¾ “x 4’x 8’ ¾” x 49” x 97” (Actual size)

400 each $ $

Extension (Es mated

Quan es x Unit Price)

BCX Treated Plywood ¾” x 4’ x 8’ x B= Quality of Front Ply C= Quality of Back Ply X= Exposure Ra ng

100 each $ $

Plywood Medium Density Overlay (M D O) ½” x 4’ x 10’, Grade BB Veneer Face, Douglas Fir A P A (American Plywood Associa on) Exterior Double Face

100 each $ $

20 2” x 4” x 8’ Poplar wood 30 each $ $

21 1” x 8” x 8’ Poplar wood 100 each $ $

22 1” x 8” x 8’ Maple 50 each $ $

23 2” x 6” x 8’ Pine 100 each $ $

2.2. ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENTS:

2.2.1. Illinois Tollway’s Formula for Determining Renewal Compensa on: Bid prices shall remain fixed throughout the first twelve (12) months of the ini al Contract term. For each twelve (12) month anniversary therea er, annual price adjustments of the Contract pricing may be made a er receipt of a wri en request from the Vendor. A wri en request for an annual price adjustment must be made no later than sixty (60) calendar days before the expira on of the ini al Contract term and each subsequent twelve (12)-month renewal period. Hourly rates for proposed staff during the renewal term shall be based on the Consumers Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), “SERIES NAME,” Series ID: SERIES ID. The Price Index shall be the specified Index as published by the Bureau of Labor Sta s cs (BLS) (www.bls.gov). The Tollway will permit rate adjustments upward or downward when correlated with the Price Index specified herein. The Baseline Index shall be the Index announced for the month in which the Contract is executed. Hourly rates may be adjusted for the renewal term in accordance with changes in the Index. The allowable percent change shall be calculated by subtrac ng the Baseline Index from the announced Index for the month in which the extension op on is exercised v.25.3 and dividing the result by the Baseline Index. The allowable percent change shall be rounded to the nearest one-hundredth of 1% and shall be the maximum hourly rate adjustment permi ed, except that the Vendor may offer price decreases in excess of the allowable percent change. In no case will any price increase for the renewal period exceed 5% of the previous price.

2.2.2. RENEWAL COMPENSATION: If the Contract is renewed, the price shall be at the same rate as for the ini al Contract term, unless a different compensa on or formula for determining the renewal compensa on is stated in Sec on 2.2.

2.2.2.1. There are no renewal op ons in this contract.

2.3. MAXIMUM AMOUNT: The total payments under the initial term of this Contract shall not exceed $Click here to enter text without a formal amendment. The maximum amount will be entered by the State prior to execution of the Contract.

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3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1. TERM:

3.1.1. TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: The Contract is for a one (1) me purchase and will have an ini al term of

(2) years, commencing upon the last dated signature of the Par es. This term is for administra ve purposes only. In no event will the maximum total term of the Contract, including the ini al term, any renewal terms, and any extensions, exceed ten (10) years. Vendor shall not commence billable work in furtherance of the Contract prior to final execu on of the Contract except when permi ed pursuant to

30 ILCS 500/20-80.

3.1.2. RENEWAL: “This sec on has been le blank inten onally.”

3.2. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The State may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, immediately upon no ce to the Vendor if: (a) the State determines that the ac ons or inac ons of the Vendor, its agents, employees or subcontractors have caused, or reasonably could cause, jeopardy to health, safety, or property, or (b) the Vendor has no fied the State that it is unable or unwilling to perform the Contract.

If Vendor fails to perform to the State’s sa sfac on any material requirement of this Contract, is in viola on of a material provision of this Contract, or the State determines that the Vendor lacks the financial resources to perform the Contract, the State shall provide wri en no ce to the Vendor to cure the problem iden fied within the period of me specified in the State’s wri en no ce. If not cured by that date the State may either: (a) immediately terminate the Contract without addi onal wri en no ce or (b) enforce the terms and condi ons of the Contract.

For termina on due to any of the causes contained in this Sec on, the State retains its rights to seek any available legal or equitable remedies and damages.

3.3. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The State may, for its convenience and with thirty (30) days prior wri en no ce to Vendor, terminate this Contract in whole or in part and without payment of any penalty or incurring any further obliga on to the Vendor.

Upon submission of invoices and proof of claim, the Vendor shall be en tled to compensa on for supplies and services provided in compliance with this Contract up to and including the date of termina on.

3.4. AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATION: This Contract is con ngent upon and subject to the availability of funds.

The State, at its sole op on, may terminate or suspend this Contract, in whole or in part, without penalty or further payment being required, if (1) the Illinois General Assembly or the federal funding source fails to make an appropria on sufficient to pay such obliga on, or if funds needed are insufficient for any reason (30 ILCS 500/20-60), (2) the Governor decreases the Agency’s funding by reserving some or all of the Agency’s appropria on(s) pursuant to power delegated to the Governor by the Illinois General Assembly, or (3) the Agency determines, in its sole discre on or as directed by the Office of the Governor, that a reduc on is necessary or advisable based upon actual or projected budgetary considera ons. Contractor will be no fied in wri ng of the failure of appropria on or of a reduc on or decrease.

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4. STANDARD BUSINESS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4.1. PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

4.1.1. LATE PAYMENT: Payments, including late payment charges, will be paid in accordance with the State

Prompt Payment Act and rules when applicable. 30 ILCS 540; 74 III. Adm. Code 900. This shall be Vendor’s sole remedy for late payments by the State. Payment terms contained in Vendor’s invoices shall have no force or effect.

4.1.2. MINORITY CONTRACTOR INITIATIVE: Any Vendor awarded a Contract of $1,000 or more under Sec on

20-10, 20-15, 20-25 or 20-30 of the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) is required to pay a fee of $15. The Comptroller shall deduct the fee from the first check issued to the Vendor under the Contract and deposit the fee in the Comptroller’s Administra ve Fund. 15 ILCS 405/23.9.

4.1.3. EXPENSES: The State will not pay for supplies provided or services rendered, including related expenses, prior to the execu on of this Contract by the Par es even if the effec ve date of the Contract is prior to execu on.

4.1.4. PREVAILING WAGE: As a condi on of receiving payment Vendor must (i) be in compliance with the

Contract, (ii) pay its employees prevailing wages when required by law, (iii) pay its suppliers and subcontractors according to the terms of their respec ve Contracts, and (iv) provide lien waivers to the State upon request. Examples of prevailing wage categories include public works, prin ng, janitorial, window washing, building and grounds services, site technician services, natural resource services, security guard and food services. The prevailing wages are revised by the Illinois Department of Labor (DOL) and are available on DOL’s official website, which shall be deemed proper no fica on of any rate changes under this subsec on. Vendor is responsible for contac ng DOL at 217-782-6206 or (h ps://labor.illinois.gov) to ensure understanding of prevailing wage requirements.

4.1.5. FEDERAL FUNDING: This Contract may be par ally or totally funded with Federal funds. If Federal funds are expected to be used, then the percentage of the good/service paid using Federal funds and the total Federal funds expected to be used will be provided to the awarded Vendor in the no ce of intent to award.

4.1.6. INVOICING: By submi ng an invoice, Vendor cer fies that the supplies or services provided meet all requirements of this Contract, and the amount billed and expenses incurred are as allowed in this Contract. Invoices for supplies purchased, services performed, and expenses incurred through June 30 of any year must be submi ed to the State no later than July 31 of that year; otherwise Vendor may have to seek payment through the Illinois Court of Claims. 30 ILCS 105/25. All invoices are subject to statutory offset. 30 ILCS 210.

4.1.6.1. Vendor shall not bill for any taxes unless accompanied by proof that the State is subject to the tax. If necessary, Vendor may request the applicable agency’s Illinois tax exemp on number and Federal tax exemp on informa on.

4.1.6.2. Vendor shall invoice at this comple on of the Contract unless invoicing is ed in this Contract to milestones, deliverables, or other invoicing requirements agreed to in the Contract.

Send invoices to:

Agency: Illinois Tollway A n: Accounts Payable Address: PO Box 3094 City, State Zip: Lisle, IL 60532-8094 Emails: FinanceInvoices@ge pass.com

For procurements conducted in BidBuy, the Agency may include in this Contract the BidBuy Purchase Order as it contains the Bill To address.

4.2. ASSIGNMENT: This Contract may not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by Vendor without the prior wri en consent of the State.

4.3. SUBCONTRACTING: For purposes of this sec on, subcontractors are those with Contracts with an annual value exceeding $100,000 and who are specifically hired to perform all or part of the work covered by this Contract.

Vendor must receive prior wri en approval before use of any subcontractors in the performance of this Contract. Vendor shall describe, in an a achment if not already provided, the names and addresses of all authorized subcontractors to be u lized by Vendor in the performance of this Contract, together with a descrip on of the work to be performed by the subcontractor and the an cipated amount of money that each subcontractor is expected to receive pursuant to this Contract. If required, Vendor shall provide a copy of any subcontracts within fi een (15) days a er execu on of this Contract. All subcontracts must include the same cer fica ons that Vendor must make as a condi on of this Contract. Vendor shall include in each subcontract the Standard Illinois Cer fica on form available from the State. If at any me during the term of the Contract, Vendor adds or changes any subcontractors, then Vendor must promptly no fy, by wri en amendment to the Contract, the State Purchasing Officer or the Chief Procurement Officer of the names and addresses, the expected amount of money that each new or replaced subcontractor will receive pursuant to the Contract, and the general type of work to be performed. 30 ILCS 500/20-120.

4.4. AUDIT/RETENTION OF RECORDS: Vendor and its subcontractors shall maintain books and records rela ng to the performance of this Contract and any subcontract necessary to support amounts charged to the State pursuant this Contract or a subcontract. Books and records, including informa on stored in databases or other computer systems, shall be maintained by the Vendor for a period of three (3) years from the later of the date of final payment under the Contract or comple on of the Contract, and by the subcontractor for a period of three (3) years from the later of final payment under the term or comple on of the subcontract. If Federal funds are used to pay Contract costs, the Vendor and its subcontractors must retain their respec ve records for five

(5) years. Books and records required to be maintained under this sec on shall be available for review or audit by representa ves of the procuring Agency, the Auditor General, the Execu ve Inspector General, the Chief Procurement Officer, State of Illinois internal auditors or other governmental en es with monitoring authority, upon reasonable no ce and during normal business hours. Vendor and its subcontractors shall cooperate fully with any such audit and with any inves ga on conducted by any of these en es. Failure to maintain books and records required by this sec on shall establish a presump on in favor of the State for the recovery of any funds paid by the State under this Contract or any subcontract for which adequate books and records are not available to support the purported disbursement. The Vendor or subcontractors shall not impose a charge for audit or examina on of the Vendor’s or subcontractor’s books and records. 30 ILCS 500/20-65.

4.5. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence with respect to Vendor’s performance of this Contract. Vendor shall con nue to perform its obliga ons while any dispute concerning this Contract is being resolved unless otherwise directed by the State.

4.6. NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS: Except as specifically waived in wri ng, failure by a Party to exercise or enforce a right does not waive that Party’s right to exercise or enforce that or other rights in the future.

4.7. FORCE MAJEURE: Failure by either Party to perform its du es and obliga ons will be excused by unforeseeable circumstances beyond its reasonable control and not due to its negligence, including acts of nature, acts of terrorism, riots, labor disputes, fire, flood, explosion, and governmental prohibi on. The non-declaring Party may cancel this Contract without penalty if performance does not resume within thirty (30) days of the declara on.

4.8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Each Party to this Contract, including its agents and subcontractors, may have or gain access to confiden al data or informa on owned or maintained by the other Party in the course of carrying out its responsibili es under this Contract. Vendor shall presume all informa on received from the State or to which it gains access pursuant to this Contract is confiden al. Vendor informa on, unless clearly marked as confiden al and exempt from disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Informa on Act, shall be considered public. No confiden al data collected, maintained, or used in the course of performance of this Contract shall be disseminated except as authorized by law or with the wri en consent of the disclosing Party, either during the period of this Contract or therea er. The receiving Party must return any and all data collected, maintained, created or used in the course of the performance of this Contract, in whatever form it is maintained, promptly at the end of this Contract, or earlier at the request of the disclosing Party, or no fy the disclosing Party in wri ng of its destruc on. The foregoing obliga ons shall not apply to confiden al data or informa on lawfully in the receiving Party’s possession prior to its acquisi on from the disclosing Party; received in good faith from a third Party not subject to any confiden ality obliga on to the disclosing Party; now is or later becomes publicly known through no breach of confiden ality obliga on by the receiving Party; or that is independently developed by the receiving Party without the use or benefit of the disclosing Party’s confiden al informa on.

4.9. USE AND OWNERSHIP: All work performed or supplies created by Vendor under this Contract, whether wri en documents or data, goods or deliverables of any kind, shall be deemed work for hire under copyright law and all intellectual property and other laws, and the State of Illinois is granted sole and exclusive ownership to all such work, unless otherwise agreed in wri ng. Vendor hereby assigns to the State all right, tle, and interest in and to such work including any related intellectual property rights, and/or waives any and all claims that Vendor may have to such work including any so-called "moral rights" in connec on with the work. Vendor acknowledges the State may use the work product for any purpose. Confiden al data or informa on contained in such work shall be subject to the confiden ality provisions of this Contract.

4.10. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY: The Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the State of Illinois, its agencies, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all costs, demands, expenses, losses, claims, damages, liabili es, se lements and judgments, including in-house and contracted a orneys’ fees and expenses, arising out of: (a) any breach or viola on by Vendor of any of its cer fica ons, representa ons, warran es, covenants or agreements; (b) any actual or alleged death or injury to any person, damage to any real or personal property, or any other damage or loss claimed to result in whole or in part from Vendor’s v.25.3 negligent performance; (c) any act, ac vity or omission of Vendor or any of its employees, representa ves, subcontractors or agents; or (d) any actual or alleged claim that the services or goods provided under this Contract infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property (patent, copyright, trade secret, or trademark) rights of a third party. In accordance with Ar cle VIII, Sec on 1(a),(b) of the Cons tu on of the State of Illinois and 1973 Illinois A orney General Opinion 78, the State may not indemnify private par es absent express statutory authority permi ng the indemnifica on. Neither Party shall be liable for incidental, special, consequen al, or puni ve damages.

4.11. INSURANCE: Vendor shall, at all mes during the term of this Contract and any renewals or extensions, maintain and provide a Cer ficate of Insurance naming the State as an addi onally insured for all required bonds and insurance. Cer ficates may not be modified or canceled un l at least thirty (30) days’ no ce has been provided to the State. Vendor shall provide: (a) General Commercial Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage) and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate; (b) Auto Liability, including Hired Auto and Non-owned Auto (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage), in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and (c) Worker’s Compensa on Insurance in the amount required by law. Insurance shall not limit Vendor’s obliga on to indemnify, defend, or se le any claims.

4.12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Vendor shall act as an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of, or joint venturer with the State. All payments by the State shall be made on that basis.

4.13. SOLICITATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Vendor shall not employ any person employed by the State during the term of this Contract to perform any work under this Contract. Vendor shall give no ce immediately to the Agency’s director if Vendor solicits or intends to solicit State employees to perform any work under this Contract.

4.14. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW: The Vendor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regula ons, orders, Federal circulars and all license and permit requirements in the performance of this Contract. Vendor shall be in compliance with applicable tax requirements and shall be current in payment of such taxes. Vendor shall obtain at its own expense, all licenses and permissions necessary for the performance of this Contract.

4.15. BACKGROUND CHECK: Whenever the State deems it reasonably necessary for security reasons, the State may conduct, at its expense, criminal and driver history background checks of Vendor’s and subcontractor’s officers, employees or agents. Vendor or subcontractor shall immediately reassign any individual who, in the opinion of the State, does not pass the background check.

4.16. APPLICABLE LAW:

4.16.1. PREVAILING LAW: This Contract shall be construed in accordance with and is subject to the laws and rules of the State of Illinois without regard to conflict of law principles.

4.16.2. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Department of Human Rights’ Equal Opportunity requirements are incorporated by reference. 44 Ill. Adm. Code 750.

4.16.3. ARBITRATION: The State shall not enter into binding arbitra on to resolve any dispute arising out of this Contract.

4.16.4. OFFICIAL TEXT: The official text of the statutes cited herein is incorporated by reference. An unofficial version can be viewed at (www.ilga.gov/legisla on/ilcs/ilcs.asp).

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4.17. ANTI-TRUST ASSIGNMENT: If Vendor does not pursue any claim or cause of ac on it has arising under Federal or State an trust laws rela ng to the subject ma er of this Contract, then upon request of the Illinois A orney General, Vendor shall assign to the State all of Vendor’s rights, tle and interest to the claim or cause of ac on.

4.18. CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY: The Agency that signs this Contract on behalf of the State of Illinois shall be the only State en ty responsible for performance and payment under this Contract. When the Chief Procurement Officer or authorized designee or State Purchasing Officer signs in addi on to an Agency, he/she does so as approving officer and shall have no liability to Vendor. When the Chief Procurement Officer or authorized designee or State Purchasing Officer signs a master Contract on behalf of State agencies, only the Agency that places an order or orders with the Vendor shall have any liability to the Vendor for that order or orders.

4.19. EXPATRIATED ENTITIES: Except in limited circumstances, no business or member of a unitary business group, as defined in the Illinois Income Tax Act, shall submit a bid for or enter into a Contract with a State agency if that business or any member of the unitary business group is an expatriated en ty.

4.20. NOTICES: No ces and other communica ons provided for herein shall be given in wri ng via electronic mail whenever possible. If transmission via electronic mail is not possible, then no ces and other communica ons shall be given in wri ng via registered or cer fied mail with return receipt requested, via receipted hand delivery, via courier (UPS, Federal Express or other similar and reliable carrier), or via facsimile showing the date and me of successful receipt. No ces shall be sent to the individuals who signed this Contract using the contact informa on following the signatures. Each such no ce shall be deemed to have been provided at the me it is actually received. By giving no ce, either Party may change its contact informa on.

4.21. MODIFICATIONS AND SURVIVAL: Amendments, modifica ons and waivers must be in wri ng and signed by authorized representa ves of the Par es. Any provision of this Contract officially declared void, unenforceable, or against public policy, shall be ignored and the remaining provisions shall be interpreted, as far as possible, to give effect to the Par es’ intent. All provisions that by their nature would be expected to survive, shall survive termina on. In the event of a conflict between the State’s and the Vendor’s terms, condi ons and a achments, the State’s terms, condi ons and a achments shall prevail.

4.22. PERFORMANCE RECORD/SUSPENSION: Upon request of the State, Vendor shall meet to discuss performance or provide Contract performance updates to help ensure proper performance of this Contract. The State may consider Vendor’s performance under this Contract and compliance with law and rule to determine whether to con nue this Contract, suspend Vendor from doing future business with the State for a specified period of me, or whether Vendor can be considered responsible on specific future Contract opportuni es.

4.23. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT: This Contract and all related public records maintained by, provided to, or required to be provided to the State are subject to the Illinois Freedom of Informa on Act (FOIA) notwithstanding any provision to the contrary that may be found in this Contract. 5 ILCS 140.

4.24. SCHEDULE OF WORK: Any work performed on State premises shall be performed during the hours designated by the State and performed in a manner that does not interfere with the State and its personnel.

4.25. WARRANTIES FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES:

4.25.1. Vendor warrants that the supplies furnished under this Contract will: (a) conform to the standards, specifica ons, drawing, samples or descrip ons furnished by the State or furnished by the Vendor and agreed to by the State, including but not limited to all specifica ons a ached as exhibits hereto; (b) be merchantable, of good quality and workmanship, and free from defects for a period of twelve months v.25.3 or longer if so specified in wri ng, and fit and sufficient for the intended use; (c) comply with all Federal and State laws, regula ons and ordinances pertaining to the manufacturing, packing, labeling, sale and delivery of the supplies; (d) be of good tle and be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and; (e) not infringe any patent, copyright or other intellectual property rights of any third party. Vendor agrees to reimburse the State for any losses, costs, damages or expenses, including without limita ons, reasonable a orney’s fees and expenses, arising from failure of the supplies to meet such warran es.

4.25.2. Vendor shall ensure that all manufacturers’ warran es are transferred to the State and shall provide to the State copies of such warran es. These warran es shall be in addi on to all other warran es, express, implied or statutory, and shall survive the State’s payment, acceptance, inspec on or failure to inspect the supplies.

4.25.3. Vendor warrants that all services will be performed to meet the requirements of this Contract in an efficient and effec ve manner by trained and competent personnel. Vendor shall monitor performances of each individual and shall immediately reassign any individual who does not perform in accordance with this Contract, who is disrup ve or not respec ul of others in the workplace, or who in any way violates the Contract or State policies.

4.26. REPORTING, STATUS AND MONITORING SPECIFICATIONS: Vendor shall immediately no fy the State of any event that may have a material impact on Vendor’s ability to perform this Contract.

4.27. EMPLOYEMENT TAX CREDIT: Vendors who hire qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits. 35 ILCS 5/216, 5/217. Please contact the Illinois Department of Revenue (telephone #: 217-524- 4772) for informa on about tax credits.

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5. STATE SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

Agency Defini ons

Required Federal Clauses, Cer fica ons and Assurances

Public Works Requirements (construc on and maintenance of a public work) 820 ILCS 130/4.

Prevailing Wage (janitorial cleaning, window cleaning, building and grounds, site technician, natural resources, food services, security services, and prin ng, if valued at more than $200 per month or $2,000 per year) 30 ILCS 500/25-60.

ILLINOIS TOLLWAY SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

5.1. Order of Precedence: This Contract Invita on for Bid (IFB), taken together, comprises the Contract between the par es. With respect to any inconsistency or conflict among these documents the following order of precedence shall prevail:

1. This Contract

2. The IFB Vendor Instruc ons and Requirements

3. Other submissions received a er the ini al proposal as part of the renego a on process, if applicable and agreed upon

5.2. Agents and Employees: Vendor shall be responsible for the negligent acts and omissions of its agents, employees and if applicable, subcontractors in their performance of Vendor’s du es under this Contract. Vendor represents that it shall u lize the services of individuals skilled in the profession for which they will be used in performing services or supplying goods hereunder. In the event that the Tollway determines that any individual performing services or supplying goods for Vendor hereunder is not providing such skilled services or delivery of goods, it shall promptly no fy the Vendor and the Vendor shall replace that individual.

5.3. Publicity: Vendor shall not, in any adver sement or any other type of solicita on for business, state, indicate or otherwise imply that it is under contract with the Tollway, nor shall the Tollway’s name be used in any such adver sement or solicita on without prior wri en approval except as required by law.

5.4. Consulta on: Vendor shall keep the Tollway fully informed as to the progress of ma ers covered by this Contract. Where me permits and Vendor is not otherwise prohibited from so doing, Vendor shall offer the Tollway the opportunity to review relevant documents prior to filing with any public body or adversarial party.

5.5. Third Party Beneficiaries: There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Contract. This Contract is intended only to benefit the Tollway and the Vendor.

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5.6. Successors in Interest: All the terms, provisions, and condi ons of the Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the par es hereto and their respec ve successors, assigns and legal representa ves.

5.7. Vendor’s Termina on Du es: The Vendor, upon receipt of no ce of termina on or upon request of the Tollway, shall:

5.7.1. Cease work under this Contract and take all necessary or appropriate steps to limit disbursements and minimize costs, and furnish a report within thirty (30) days of the date of no ce of termina on, describing the status of all work under the Contract, including, without limita on, results accomplished, conclusions resul ng there from, any other ma ers the Tollway may require;

5.7.2. Immediately cease using and return to the Tollway any personal property or materials, whether tangible or intangible, provided by the Tollway to the Vendor;

5.7.3. Comply with the Tollway’s instruc ons for the mely transfer of any ac ve files and work product produced by the Vendor under this Contract;

5.7.4. Cooperate in good faith with the Tollway, its employees, agents and contractors during the transi on period between the no fica on of termina on and the subs tu on of any replacement contractor;

5.7.5. Immediately return to the Tollway any payments made by the Tollway for services that were not rendered by the Vendor.

5.8. Inspector General: The Vendor hereby acknowledges that pursuant to Sec on 8.5 of the Toll

Highway Act (605 ILCS 10/8.5) the Inspector General of The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (OIG) has the authority to conduct inves ga ons into certain ma ers including but not limited to allega ons of fraud, waste and abuse, and to conduct reviews. The Vendor will fully cooperate in any OIG inves ga on or review. Coopera on includes providing access to all informa on and documenta on related to the goods/services described in this Contract and disclosing and making available all personnel involved or connected with these goods/services or having knowledge of these goods/services. All subcontracts must include language informing subcontractors of this provision and their duty to comply.

5.9. Over me: If over me is contemplated and provided for in this Contract, all work performed by

Vendor at over me rates shall be pre-approved by the Tollway.

5.10. Venue and Illinois Law: Any claim against the Tollway arising out of this Contract must be filed exclusively with Circuit Court for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois or the U.S.

District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

5.10.1. Whenever “State” is used or referenced in this Contract, it shall be interpreted to mean

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

5.10.2. The State Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 40) does not apply to the Tollway. Therefore, the first two sentences of paragraph 4.1.1. are inapplicable to this Contract.

5.10.3. The Tollway is not currently an appropriated agency. Therefore, to the extent paragraph

3.4. concerns the Tollway being an appropriated agency, it does not apply.

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5.10.4. The invoice submission deadline included in the second sentence of above paragraph

4.1.6. does not apply to the Tollway. Therefore, the second sentence of paragraph 4.1.6 is inapplicable to this Contract. However, the remainder of paragraph 4.1.6 remains in effect.

5.11. Report Of a Change in Circumstances: The Vendor agrees to report to the Tollway, as soon as prac cally possible, but no later than 21 days following, any change in facts or circumstances that might impact the Vendor’s ability to sa sfy its legal or contractual responsibili es and obliga ons under this Contract. Required reports include, but are not limited to, changes in the Vendor’s Cer fica on/Disclosure Forms, the Vendor’s IDOT pre-qualifica on, or any cer fica on or licensing required for this project. Addi onally, Vendor agrees to report to the Tollway within the above meframe any arrests, indictments, convic ons or other ma ers involving the Vendor, or any of its principals, that occur while this Contract is in effect. This repor ng requirement does not apply to minor offenses, including but not limited to traffic/vehicle offenses.

Further, the Vendor agrees to incorporate substan ally similar repor ng requirements into the terms of any and all subcontracts rela ng to work performed under this agreement. The Vendor agrees to forward or relay to the Tollway any reports received from subcontractors pursuant to this paragraph within 21 days.

Finally, the Vendor acknowledges and agrees that the failure of the Vendor to comply with this repor ng requirement shall cons tute a material breach of Contract which may result in this Contract being declared void.

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6. ATTACHMENTS

6.1. Financial Disclosures (including Illinois Procurement Gateway print-off if applicable)

6.2. Illinois Standard Cer fica ons: All small purchase contracts with an annual value that exceeds $50,000 must include Standard Illinois Cer fica ons completed by the Vendor.

6.3. State of Illinois Offer Document / Informa on and Technology State of Illinois Offer Document

6.4. BidBuy Purchase Order

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The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Contract

Contract # 24-0199 Lumber and Plywood

25-557THA-OPERA-B-45492

VENDOR

Vendor Name: Click here to enter text. Address (City/State/Zip): Click here to enter text.

Phone: Click here to enter text.

Printed Name: Click here to enter text. Email: Click here to enter text.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

Procuring Agency: Illinois Tollway Phone: 630/241-6800

Street Address: 2700 Ogden Avenue Fax: 630/795-7908

City, State ZIP: Downers Grove, IL 60515

Approved as to Form and Constitutionality Legal Signature: Date:

Legal Printed Name: Kathleen R. Pasulka-Brown

Legal’s Title: General Counsel

Official Signature: Date:

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AGENCY USE ONLY NOT PART OF CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS

BidBuy Requisition Reference #: 25-557THA-OPERA-R-239003

Project Title: Lumber and Plywood

Contract #: 24-0199

Procurement Method (IFB, RFP, Small Purchase, etc.): IFB

BidBuy / Bulletin Reference #:

BidBuy / Bulletin Publication Date:

Award Code:

Subcontractor Utilization? Yes No Subcontractor Disclosure? Yes No

Funding Source:

Obligation #:

Small Business Set-Aside? Yes No Percentage:

Minority Owned Business? Yes No Percentage:

Women Owned Business? Yes No Percentage:

Persons with Disabilities Owned Business? Yes No Percentage:

Veteran Owned Small Business? Yes No Percentage:

Other Preferences?