25-1067 Contract Solicitation-ElectricalWireCable v.25.4~1.pdf

The following information will become the Contract between the awarded vendor and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Instructions and requirements to submit a bid response are found in the attachment titled “Invitation for Bid Vendor Instructions and Requirements.”

State of Illinois Contract v.25.4

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Contract

Contract # 25-1067 Electrical Wire & Cable

26-557THA-ENGPF-B-51282

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 promoting 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 various types of electrical wire and cable, including but not limited to: building wire, data and telephone cable, coaxial cable and loop wire.

Brand Name Or Equal: All of the items are specified by manufacturer and manufacturer’s product number.

Specifications are to establish standards of quality and performance and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Products of other manufacturers may be substituted where specified if the bidder can establish that they are equal to or better than those specified in quality, performance, design, and suitability for the intended use. The Illinois Tollway’s determination thereof shall be final.

The Illinois Tollway recognizes that differences in engineering design and methods may exist among manufacturers that do not significantly alter performance. The Illinois Tollway reserves the right to determine when such differences are acceptable substitutes to the contract specifications and may waive technical differences in the award of the bid when it is in the best interest of the Illinois Tollway.

Samples: The Vendor, upon request, shall be required to submit samples of substituted items. Samples shall be submitted by the Vendor after award to the Illinois Tollway’s Central Administration Building located at 2700 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, IL 60515. It is the responsibility of the bidder to make arrangements for the delivery and pick-up of the samples. The successful bidder(s) samples shall become the property of the Tollway and shall be used as master samples to verify future shipments for compliance with contract specifications.

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Percent Discount: The percent discount bid in Group 2, Brand Name Only Catalog Pricing, shall remain in effect for the entire term of the contract and any subsequent renewals. The successful bidder shall supply the Tollway with two (2) Manufacturer’s Parts Price Lists within seven (7) business days after the notification of award. Copies shall be current and effective as of the contract start date. In the event the catalog is not available in paper format, the Vendor may provide this information in CD-ROM form compatible with any current Windows platform or a website accessible by Tollway personnel. During the initial term of the Contract and any subsequent renewals, the Tollway shall accept supplements to the manufacturer’s list price catalog. It shall remain the sole responsibility of the Vendor to provide price supplements to the Tollway.

These prices shall be effective as of the date the price supplements are received by the Tollway’s Purchasing Department and shall be applied only to subsequent orders placed by the Tollway and not to pending orders already placed but not received by the Tollway. Price supplements shall be sent to:

Illinois Tollway Central Administration Building Attention: Purchasing Department

2700 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515

Quantities: It shall be expressly understood by the bidder that the estimated bid quantities specified in the contract documents are for the purpose of 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 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 two (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.

Return of Goods: The Illinois Tollway may find it necessary to return materials purchased under the contract if they become unusable due to a change in requirement. The Vendor shall agree to credit the purchase price to the Illinois Tollway for any returned items obtained through the contract. It is understood and agreed that such returned items shall be clean, undamaged, and in a saleable condition. This return agreement shall be in effect for a period of ninety (90) days from the termination date of the contract even though the vendor does not hold the contract at the time the return is made.

Backorders: Electronic or written notification of backordered wire or cable shall be sent immediately to the Tollway. For any backorders for materials manufactured prior to ordering that cannot be filled within ten (10) business days, the Tollway shall have the option of accepting or canceling the backorder or the Tollway may submit a request for a substitute.

Mis-shipments and Defective Merchandise: The Vendor shall be responsible for any incorrect or damaged shipments and defective merchandise. The Vendor shall make arrangements with their common carrier or company personnel to pick-up any unacceptable materials within forty-eight (48) hours of notification.

The Vendor shall replace the incorrect, damaged or defective merchandise or issue a credit within ten (10) business days of the return. If the replacement merchandise or a credit is not received within ten (10) business days, the Tollway shall deduct the amount of the return from any outstanding invoice at the time of payment.

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The Tollway shall not be subject to restocking charges due to Vendor error. The Illinois Tollway shall not pay any restocking charges for incorrect, damaged, or defective items returned under the contract.

Group 1- Line Items

Line # Description

Unit Of Measure Estimated Quantity

1.

Cable, Data, CAT 5E 4 Pair, Plenum, Solid Copper, 24 AWG, 1000’ Box

Color: Blue

Manufacturer: Black Box

Product #: EYN350A-PB-1000

Or Equal (with sample if requested)

Feet 10,000

Specify Manufacturer:

2.

Cable, Data, CAT 5E 4 Pair, PVC, Solid Copper, 24 AWG, 1000’ Spool

Color: Blue

Manufacturer: Black Box

Product #: EYN851A-PB-1000

Or Equal (with sample if requested)

Feet 12,000

3.

Cable, Data, CAT 6E 4 Pair, PVC Plenum, Solid Copper, 24 AWG, 1000’ Box - Color: Blue

Manufacturer: General Cable

Product #: 7131800

Or Equal (with sample if requested) v.25.4

4.

Cable, Data, Siamese CAT 6E 8 Pair, PVC Non-Plenum, 550 MHZ

1,000' Spool - Color: Blue

Manufacturer: PEPX

Product #: PXID-1467

Or Equal (with sample if requested)

Feet 20,000

5.

Cable, Multi-Conductor 2 Pair, FEP Jacket, 7 x 30 Stranded, Shielded Twisted Pair 22 AWG, 500’ Spool

Color: Red

Manufacturer: Belden Cable

Product #: 88723

Or Equal (with sample if requested)

6.

Cable, Paired 1 Pair, FEP Jacket, 19 x 30 Stranded, Shielded Twisted Pair 18 AWG, 500' Spool

Color: Red

Manufacturer: Belden Cable

Product #: 88760

Or Equal (with sample if requested) v.25.4

7.

Cable, Multi-Conductor 6 Pair, PVC Jacket, 7 x 30 Stranded, Shielded Twisted Pair 22 AWG, 500' Spool

Color: Chrome

Manufacturer: Belden Cable

Product #: 8778

Or Equal (with sample if requested)

Feet 5,000

8.

Cable, Multi-Conductor, 20 Conductor, PVC Jacket, 7 x 30 Stranded, Unshielded 22 AWG

500' Spool - Color: Chrome

Manufacturer: Belden Cable

Product #: 9431

Or Equal (with sample if requested)

Feet 3,000

9.

Cable, Multi-Conductor 6 Pair, PVC Jacket, Plenum, 24 AWG, 1,000' Spool - Color: White

Manufacturer: General Cable

Product #: 2131246

Or Equal (with sample if requested) v.25.4

10.

Wire, Building #10 THHN, Stranded Copper, 500' Spool

Color: Red

Feet 2,000

11.

Color: White

Feet 1,500

12.

Color: Green

Feet 6,500

13.

Color: Black

Feet 10,000

14.

Color: Blue

Feet 7,000

15.

Wire, Building #12 THHN, Color: White

Feet 6,000 v.25.4

16.

Wire, Building #12 THHN, Stranded Copper, 500' Spool

Color: Red

Feet 2,000

17.

Color: Black

Feet 4,000

18.

Color: Blue

Feet 2,000

19.

Wire, #12 THHN, Color: Yellow

Feet 1,000

20.

Color: Green

Feet 3,000

21.

Wire, Building #14 THHN

Color: White

Feet 1,000 v.25.4

22.

Color: Black

Feet 500

23.

Color: Green

Feet 500

24.

Color: Red

Feet 500

25.

Color: Orange

Feet 500

26.

Color: Blue

Feet 500

27.

Color: Yellow

Feet 500 v.25.4

28.

Cord, Control, #12-3, 600 V Type SOOW, 250' Spool

Color: Yellow Feet 500

29.

Cord, Control, Type S.J., 14-gauge, 3 conductor, black rubber, 250’ Spool

Feet 1,000

30.

Cable, Power, #2 XLP-USE, MV-90 Dry, 600 Volt Stranded, Non- Shielded, Non-Jacketed, Single Conductor, Direct Burial In Dry Locations, 1000' Spool

Feet 8,000

31.

Cable, Power, #4 XLP-USE, MV-90 Dry, Stranded, Non-Shielded, Non-Jacketed, Single Conductor, Direct Burial In Dry Locations, 1000' Spool

Feet 20,000

32.

Cable, Power, #6 XLP-USE, MV-90

Non-Jacketed, Single Conductor, Direct Burial In Dry Locations, 1,000' Spool

Feet 2,000 v.25.4

33.

Cable, Coax, Double Shield 500 Ohm - Color: Black

Manufacturer: Laird

Product: TLN92887

Or Equal Substitute, with Sample if Requested

Feet

6,000

34.

Cable Coax, Double Shield, Teflon, RG58

Manufacturer: Laird

Product: TL92463-500

Or Equal Substitute, with Sample if Requested

Feet 3,000

35.

Cable, Power, #8 XLP-USE, MV-90

Non-Jacketed, Single Conductor, Direct Burial In Dry Locations, 1,000' Spool

Feet 1,000

36.

Cable, Power, #10 XLP-USE, MV- 90 Dry, Stranded, Non-Shielded, Non-Jacketed, Single Conductor, Direct Burial In Dry Location, 1,000' Spool

Feet 30,000

Specify Manufacturer:

37. LED Light bar, Meta Lux # LEDBET4ST7040WHRK Each 200 v.25.4

38.

LED Driver, Advanced XITANIUM 53W 24V, Meta Lux #

LEDINTA0024V22FO

Each 100

Group 2 – Catalog Pricing with Percent Discount:

Line # Manufacturer’s List Estimated Usage

39 Alcan Cable $1,500

40 Allied Wire & Cable $1,500

41 Belden $5,000

42 Black Box $5,000

43 Coleman Cable Inc. $5,000

44 General Cable $5,000

45 Comudex Wire & Cable $1,000

46 Honeywell Cable & Custom Electronics $500

47 Houston Wire & Cable Co. $1,500

48 Laird Technologies $1,500

49 Leviton $400

50 Southwire Co. $2,000

51 Meta Lux $2,000 v.25.4

Bidders are required to bid on all lines in both category groups to be considered responsive.

1.3. MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES: Deliveries shall be made within ten (10) working days after receipt of an order. Vendor shall submit itemized invoices within fifteen (15) days of each delivery to the Tollway. Invoices shall be marked to the attention of the Contract Invoice Administrator and delivered to the Illinois Tollway, P.O. Box 3094, in Lisle, IL 60532.

1.4. VENDOR/STAFF SPECIFICATIONS: The Vendor shall be the manufacturer or an authorized dealer/distributor of the proposed items or be capable of providing genuine parts, assemblies and/or accessories as supplied by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Further, the Vendor shall be capable of furnishing original product warranty and manufacturer’s related services such as product information, product recall notices, etc. The Tollway may require the bidder to submit a letter from the manufacturer which authorizes their distribution of this product.

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

Tollway’s Central Warehouse located at 4 S. 496 Naperville Road, in Naperville, IL 60563, Monday through Friday, except State holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. CDT.

1.6. SUBCONTRACTING:

Subcontractors are allowed.

1.6.1. Will subcontractors be utilized? Yes No

A subcontractor is a person or entity that enters into a contractual agreement with a total value of $100,000 or more with a person or entity who has a contract subject to the Illinois Procurement Code pursuant to which the person or entity provides some or all of the goods, services, real property, remuneration, or other monetary forms of consideration 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 Certifications completed by the subcontractor.

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

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If additional space is necessary to provide subcontractor information, please attach an additional page.

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 time during the term of the Contract, Vendor adds or changes any subcontractors, Vendor is required to promptly notify, in writing, 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 section all services shall be performed in the United States. If the Vendor performs the services purchased hereunder in another country in violation of this provision, such action may be deemed by the State as a breach of the Contract by Vendor.

Vendor shall disclose the locations where the services required shall be performed and the known or anticipated value of the services to be performed at each location. If the Vendor received additional consideration in the evaluation based on work being performed in the United States, it shall be a breach of Contract if the Vendor shifts 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 estimated at the time it is submitted for obligation. The total price of this Contract is estimated.

2.2. VENDOR’S PRICING: Vendor’s pricing is located in the Items Tab in BidBuy. All pricing must be entered into Bid Buy to be deemed responsive. Bidder shall bid on all line items, inclusive of any renewal terms, to be deemed responsive. The State includes in this Contract the BidBuy Purchase Order as it contains the agreed pricing.

Group 1 – Line Items, see Section 1.2 therin this document

Group 2 – Catalog Pricing with Percent Discount The Illinois Tollway is also seeking a percent discount from manufacturer’s list price for all other Electrical Wire and Cable that the Tollway may purchase throughout the contract term. Bidder shall enter the discount from manufacturer’s list price in the pricing table below. Bidder is to determine the amount of discount from the manufacturer’s published list price they are willing to provide the Tollway. This price shall be applied to all items and parts purchased utilizing this contract. To complete the Pricing Table below the Bidder shall multiply the “Estimated Usage” by “Percent Discount from Manufacturer’s List Price” to obtain the “Dollar Value of Percent Discount from Manufacturer’s List Price.” To obtain the “Extension,” subtract the “Dollar Value of Percent Discount” from the “Estimated Usage.” For example; “Estimated Usage” = $60,000.00 x 1% (“Percent Discount”) = $600.00 (“Dollar Value of Percent Discount”). To obtain the “Extension,” $60,000.00 (“Estimated Usage”) - $600.00 (“Dollar Value of Percent Discount”) = $59,400.00 (“Extension”).

Bidders are required to bid on all lines in both groups to be considered responsive.

2.3. ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENTS:

2.3.1. Bid prices shall remain fixed throughout the first twelve (12) months of the initial Contract term. On each twelve (12) month anniversary thereafter, annual price adjustments of the Contract pricing may be made after receipt of a written request from the Vendor. A written request for an annual price adjustment must be made no later than sixty (60) calendar days before the expiration of the initial Contract term and each subsequent twelve (12)-month renewal period. The annual price adjustment is subject to acceptable performance by the Vendor and contingent upon the Tollway Board of Directors’ approval for the procurement of goods or services provided for in this Contract. If the Vendor does not request a price adjustment at least sixty (60) calendar-days in advance of expiration or anniversary, the Vendor will not be entitled to a price adjustment for the upcoming year. Annual requests for price adjustments shall be based on the Producer Price Index (“PPI”) for Metals and metal products Series ID: WPU10260301, not seasonally adjusted, as it appears in the periodical Producer Price Indices published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found at http://www.bls.gov, although this URL is subject to change. (To access the data, click on Data Tools;

under Data Retrieval Tools, click on Series Report. Under Series ID, enter WPU10260301 click next, click Retrieve Data. Select commodity data and then select Group Metals and metal products" and Item "Electronic wire and cable" and Ex: Current-carrying wiring device mfg, not seasonally adjusted.") Should the BLS discontinue the commodity code listed above, the next higher-level index shall be used to calculate the price adjustment. All price adjustment calculations shall be based upon the latest version of the PPI available at the time of the price adjustment. The effective date of an adjustment http://www.bls.gov/ v.25.4 shall be the first day of the renewal term. If the PPI data is not available for any month of the final three

(3) full months of the annual Contract period, the average of the PPI data for the most recent three (3) full months preceding the anniversary of the Contract shall be used in computing the price adjustment.

The adjusted Contract price will be determined by performing the following calculation: the original Contract price(s) shall be multiplied by the index percent change and then rounded to two (2) decimal places. The index percent change shall be calculated by subtracting the base period index value from the average index value of the last full three (3) months of the annual Contract period available at the time of the price adjustment and then the result shall be divided by the base period index value. The base period index value for the first allowable price increase is the index value for the start date of the initial term of the Contract and for all subsequent allowable price increase(s). The adjusted Contract price(s) may be higher or lower than the original Contract pricing, as dictated by the applicable index values. Any price adjustments requested in subsequent years of the Contract shall be calculated in the same manner. In no case shall any price increase for the renewal period exceed 4% of the previous price.

2.3.2. Illinois Tollway’s Formula for Determining Renewal Compensation: Bid prices shall remain fixed throughout the first twelve (12) months of the initial Contract term. For each twelve (12) month anniversary thereafter, annual price adjustments of the Contract pricing may be made after receipt of a written request from the Vendor. A written request for an annual price adjustment must be made no later than sixty (60) calendar days before the expiration of the initial Contract term and each subsequent twelve (12)-month renewal period. In no case will any price increase for the renewal period exceed 4% of the previous price.

2.3.3. The percent discount bid in Group 2 Catalog Pricing shall remain in effect for the entire term of the

Contract and any subsequent renewals. The Vendor is required to notify the Tollway in writing of any newly issued manufacturer’s price list(s) that are released during the term of the Contract or any subsequent renewals. Upon acceptance by the Tollway of the new price list(s) for the initial or renewal term(s), the original quoted percent discounts from Group 2 Catalog Pricing shall then be applied to the new price list(s).

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3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1. TERM:

3.1.1. TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: The Contract will have an initial term of two (2) years commencing upon the last dated signature of the Parties. In no event will the maximum total term of the Contract, including the initial 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 execution of the Contract except when permitted pursuant to 30 ILCS 500/20-80.

3.1.2. RENEWAL: N/A

• Renewal #1: N/A

Any renewal of the resulting Contract is subject to the same terms and conditions that apply to the initial term of the Contract unless otherwise provided. The State may renew the Contract for any or all of the option periods specified, may exercise any of the renewal options early, and may exercise more than one option at a time based on continuing need and favorable market conditions, when in the best interest of the State. The Contract may neither renew automatically nor renew solely at the Vendor’s option.

3.2. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The State may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, immediately upon notice to the Vendor if: (a) the State determines that the actions or inactions 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 notified the State that it is unable or unwilling to perform the Contract.

If Vendor fails to perform to the State’s satisfaction any material requirement of this Contract, is in violation 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 written notice to the Vendor to cure the problem identified within the period of time specified in the State’s written notice. If not cured by that date the State may either: (a) immediately terminate the Contract without additional written notice or (b) enforce the terms and conditions of the Contract.

For termination due to any of the causes contained in this Section, 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 written notice to Vendor, terminate this Contract in whole or in part and without payment of any penalty or incurring any further obligation to the Vendor.

Upon submission of invoices and proof of claim, the Vendor shall be entitled to compensation for supplies and services provided in compliance with this Contract up to and including the date of termination.

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

The State, at its sole option, 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 v.25.4 an appropriation sufficient to pay such obligation, 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 appropriation(s) pursuant to power delegated to the Governor by the Illinois General Assembly, or (3) the Agency determines, in its sole discretion or as directed by the Office of the Governor, that a reduction is necessary or advisable based upon actual or projected budgetary considerations. Contractor will be notified in writing of the failure of appropriation or of a reduction 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 Section

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 Administrative 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 execution of this Contract by the Parties even if the effective date of the Contract is prior to execution.

4.1.4. PREVAILING WAGE: As a condition 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 respective Contracts, and (iv) provide lien waivers to the State upon request. Examples of prevailing wage categories include public works, printing, 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 notification of any rate changes under this subsection. Vendor is responsible for contacting DOL at 217-782-6206 or (https://labor.illinois.gov) to ensure understanding of prevailing wage requirements.

4.1.5. FEDERAL FUNDING: This Contract may be partially 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 notice of intent to award.

4.1.6. INVOICING: By submitting an invoice, Vendor certifies 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 submitted 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 exemption number and Federal tax exemption information.

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

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Send invoices to:

Agency: Illinois Tollway Attn: Accounts Payable Address: PO Box 3094 City, State Zip: Lisle, IL 60532-8094 Emails: FinanceInvoices@getipass.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 written consent of the State.

4.3. SUBCONTRACTING: For purposes of this section, 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 written approval before use of any subcontractors in the performance of this Contract. Vendor shall describe, in an attachment if not already provided, the names and addresses of all authorized subcontractors to be utilized by Vendor in the performance of this Contract, together with a description of the work to be performed by the subcontractor and the anticipated 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 fifteen (15) days after execution of this Contract. All subcontracts must include the same certifications that Vendor must make as a condition of this Contract. Vendor shall include in each subcontract the Standard Illinois Certification form available from the State. If at any time during the term of the Contract, Vendor adds or changes any subcontractors, then Vendor must promptly notify, by written 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 relating 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 information 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 completion of the Contract, and by the subcontractor for a period of three (3) years from the later of final payment under the term or completion of the subcontract. If Federal funds are used to pay Contract costs, the Vendor and its subcontractors must retain their respective records for five

(5) years. Books and records required to be maintained under this section shall be available for review or audit by representatives of the procuring Agency, the Auditor General, the Executive Inspector General, the Chief Procurement Officer, State of Illinois internal auditors or other governmental entities with monitoring authority, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours. Vendor and its subcontractors shall cooperate fully with any such audit and with any investigation conducted by any of these entities. Failure to maintain books and records required by this section shall establish a presumption 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 examination of the Vendor’s or subcontractor’s books and records. 30 ILCS 500/20-65.

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4.5. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence with respect to Vendor’s performance of this Contract. Vendor shall continue to perform its obligations 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 writing, 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 duties and obligations 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 prohibition. The non-declaring Party may cancel this Contract without penalty if performance does not resume within thirty (30) days of the declaration.

4.8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Each Party to this Contract, including its agents and subcontractors, may have or gain access to confidential data or information owned or maintained by the other Party in the course of carrying out its responsibilities under this Contract. Vendor shall presume all information received from the State or to which it gains access pursuant to this Contract is confidential. Vendor information, unless clearly marked as confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, shall be considered public. No confidential data collected, maintained, or used in the course of performance of this Contract shall be disseminated except as authorized by law or with the written consent of the disclosing Party, either during the period of this Contract or thereafter. 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 notify the disclosing Party in writing of its destruction. The foregoing obligations shall not apply to confidential data or information lawfully in the receiving Party’s possession prior to its acquisition from the disclosing Party; received in good faith from a third Party not subject to any confidentiality obligation to the disclosing Party; now is or later becomes publicly known through no breach of confidentiality obligation by the receiving Party; or that is independently developed by the receiving Party without the use or benefit of the disclosing Party’s confidential information.

4.9. USE AND OWNERSHIP: All work performed or supplies created by Vendor under this Contract, whether written 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 writing. Vendor hereby assigns to the State all right, title, 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 connection with the work. Vendor acknowledges the State may use the work product for any purpose. Confidential data or information contained in such work shall be subject to the confidentiality 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, liabilities, settlements and judgments, including in-house and contracted attorneys’ fees and expenses, arising out of: (a) any breach or violation by Vendor of any of its certifications, representations, warranties, 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.25.4 negligent performance; (c) any act, activity or omission of Vendor or any of its employees, representatives, 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 Article VIII, Section 1(a),(b) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois and 1973 Illinois Attorney General Opinion 78, the State may not indemnify private parties absent express statutory authority permitting the indemnification. Neither Party shall be liable for incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

4.11. INSURANCE: Vendor shall, at all times during the term of this Contract and any renewals or extensions, maintain and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as an additionally insured for all required bonds and insurance. Certificates may not be modified or canceled until at least thirty (30) days’ notice 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 Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law. Insurance shall not limit Vendor’s obligation to indemnify, defend, or settle 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 notice 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, regulations, 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 arbitration 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/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp).

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4.17. ANTI-TRUST ASSIGNMENT: If Vendor does not pursue any claim or cause of action it has arising under Federal or State antitrust laws relating to the subject matter of this Contract, then upon request of the Illinois Attorney General, Vendor shall assign to the State all of Vendor’s rights, title and interest to the claim or cause of action.

4.18. CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY: The Agency that signs this Contract on behalf of the State of Illinois shall be the only State entity responsible for performance and payment under this Contract. When the Chief Procurement Officer or authorized designee or State Purchasing Officer signs in addition 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 entity.

4.20. NOTICES: Notices and other communications provided for herein shall be given in writing via electronic mail whenever possible. If transmission via electronic mail is not possible, then notices and other communications shall be given in writing via registered or certified 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 time of successful receipt. Notices shall be sent to the individuals who signed this Contract using the contact information following the signatures. Each such notice shall be deemed to have been provided at the time it is actually received. By giving notice, either Party may change its contact information.

4.21. MODIFICATIONS AND SURVIVAL: Amendments, modifications and waivers must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the Parties. 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 Parties’ intent. All provisions that by their nature would be expected to survive, shall survive termination. In the event of a conflict between the State’s and the Vendor’s terms, conditions and attachments, the State’s terms, conditions and attachments 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 continue this Contract, suspend Vendor from doing future business with the State for a specified period of time, or whether Vendor can be considered responsible on specific future Contract opportunities.

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 Information 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, specifications, drawing, samples or descriptions furnished by the State or furnished by the Vendor and agreed to by the State, including but not limited to all specifications attached as exhibits hereto; (b) be merchantable, of good quality and workmanship, and free from defects for a period of twelve months v.25.4 or longer if so specified in writing, and fit and sufficient for the intended use; (c) comply with all Federal and State laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the manufacturing, packing, labeling, sale and delivery of the supplies; (d) be of good title 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 limitations, reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses, arising from failure of the supplies to meet such warranties.

4.25.2. Vendor shall ensure that all manufacturers’ warranties are transferred to the State and shall provide to the State copies of such warranties. These warranties shall be in addition to all other warranties, express, implied or statutory, and shall survive the State’s payment, acceptance, inspection 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 effective 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 disruptive or not respectful 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 notify the State of any event that may have a material impact on Vendor’s ability to perform this Contract.

4.27. EMPLOYMENT 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 information about tax credits.

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5. STATE SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

Agency Definitions

Required Federal Clauses, Certifications and Assurances

Public Works Requirements (construction 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 printing, if valued at more than $200 per month or $2,000 per year) 30 ILCS 500/25-60.

ILLINOIS TOLLWAY SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

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

1. This Contract

2. The IFB Vendor Instructions and Requirements

3. Other submissions received after the initial proposal as part of the renegotiation process, if applicable and agreed upon

1.2. 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 duties under this Contract. Vendor represents that it shall utilize 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 notify the Vendor and the Vendor shall replace that individual.

1.3. Publicity: Vendor shall not, in any advertisement or any other type of solicitation 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 advertisement or solicitation without prior written approval except as required by law.

1.4. Consultation: Vendor shall keep the Tollway fully informed as to the progress of matters covered by this Contract. Where time 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.

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

1.6. Successors in Interest: All the terms, provisions, and conditions of the Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives.

1.7. Vendor’s Termination Duties: The Vendor, upon receipt of notice of termination or upon request of the Tollway, shall:

1.7.1. 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 notice of termination, describing the status of all work under the Contract, including, without limitation, results accomplished, conclusions resulting there from, any other matters the Tollway may require;

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

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