CONTRACT APPROVAL FORM

Date: Procurement Method:

BidBuy/PBC#: SAP Contract Number:

Vendor:

Document Type: Commodity/Service:

Term: Total Contract Term:

Current Agreement Costs:

Total Aggregate Costs:

The below signatories certify that they have reviewed and hereby approved the purchase described herein. To the extent this purchase meets the requirements of Section 9.02 of the State Finance Act (30 ILCS 105/9.02) regarding new basic ordering agreements (BOA), contracts, contract renewals, memorandums of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, or release off master memos, in the amount of $250,000.00 or more in a fiscal year, and regarding contract amendments or changes to existing contracts, including change orders, that increase the value of such contracts to or by $250,000.00 or more in a fiscal year, the below signatories also certify they have reviewed and hereby approved the BOA, contract, contract amendment, contract renewal, intergovernmental agreement, memorandum of understanding, release off master memo, or change order, under Section 9.02 of the State Finance Act.

Senior Purchasing Manager/APO

Requester

Chief Financial Officer

Legal Counsel

Director

115 S. LaSalle Street, LL2 Chicago, IL 60603-3801

Jonathan M Horsley (Sep 8, 2026 10:31:00 CDT) Jonathan M Horsley

Kevin Lovellette (Sep 8, 2026 10:44:40 CDT) Kevin Lovellette

Linette Hughes (Sep 8, 2026 11:14:47 CDT) Linette Hughes

Shelley Pethy (Sep 8, 2026 13:29:49 CDT) Shelley Pethy

9/8/26 Small Purchase

Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Commodity

Date of Execution 4 Months

15000.00

15000.00

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ORDERING INFORMATION

Approved by OLC: KL

Item

Description (manufacturer, model, serial number, feature, etc.) Qty

One Time Charge Periodic Charge

Unit Extension Unit Extension 1 Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) Team

Staff conference. (Meeting Space, Food & Equipment, 27 guest rooms.)

1 $11,441.00 $11,441.00

2 Additional Attendees Misc. Expense 1 $ 3,559.00 $ 3,559.00

Page Total: Not to Exceed

(NTE) $15,000.00

STATE OF ILLINOIS

BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT (BOA) < $50,000

The terms and conditions of this BOA, including those terms and conditions set forth in the additional documents referenced below, and any continuation sheets, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this BOA. State documents will prevail in the event of a conflict between State and Vendor documents.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Company Name: Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Cente Address: 1413 Leslie Drive Bloomington, IL 61704 Contact: Margarita Logan Phone #: (309) 665-3995 Email: mlogan@parkeregency.com Fax #:

State Agency Name: IL Dept of Employment Security Address: 607 E Adams | Springfield IL | 62701

Contact: Jonathan Horsley Phone #: 217-720-2503 Email: Fax#:

Bill To:

Name:

DES.AccountsPayable@illinois.gov Address:

Ship To:

Name: IDES Address:

115 South LaSalle Chicago, IL 60603

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Contract #: P-XXXXX Action: New Acquisition Type: Service Payment Cycle: One time charge Terms and Conditions: BOA Terms and Conditions

Term:

Begin Date:

Date of Execution

End Date:

12/31/2026

In signing the BOA, the Contractor affirms that the Standard Illinois Certifications and Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest attached hereto are true and accurate as of the date of the Contractor’s execution of the BOA.

BOA uses Illinois Procurement Gateway Certifications and Disclosures?

☐ YES (IPG Certifications and Disclosures including IPG Active Registered Vendor

Disclosure (formerly named FORMS B))

☒ No

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / REFERENCES / ATTACHMENTS

Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center Quote

SIGNATURES The undersigned parties agree to these terms and conditions.

Vendor State of Illinois

Signature:

Signature:

Printed Name: Click here to enter text.

Printed Name: Raymond P. Marchiori

Title: Click here to enter text.

Title: Director

Date:

Date:

STATE USE ONLY

Reference Number: R-336992 Source Selection Method: Small Purchase Is Financing Needed? No Using Agency Funding Source:

• Fiscal Year: 2027

• Type: Federal

Approp. Account Code:

Detailed Expenditure Object Code: 1 IPB Reference Number: N/A Award Code: C Original Procurement Method: Small Purchase IPB Publication Date:

Subcontractors Utilized? Yes Subcontractors Disclosed? Yes

9/4/2026

Praful Kasarla

Sales Co-ordinator

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STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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1. PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

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 on Vendor’s invoices shall have no force and effect.

1.2. Minority Contractor Initiative: Any Vendor awarded a contract under Section 20-10, 20-15, 20-25 or 20- 30 of the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) of $1,000 or more 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.

1.3. Expenses: The State will not pay for supplies provided or services rendered, including related expenses, incurred prior to the execution of this contract by the Parties even if the effective date of the contract is prior to execution.

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 Department of Labor and are available on the Department’s official website, which shall be deemed proper notification of any rate changes under this subsection. Vendor is responsible for contacting the Illinois Department of Labor to ensure understanding of prevailing wage requirements at 217-782-6206 or (https://labor.illinois.gov/).

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 in the award notice.

1.6. Invoicing: By submitting an invoice, Vendor certifies that the supplies or services provided meet all requirements of the contract, and the amount billed, and expenses incurred are as allowed in the 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.

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/University state tax exemption number and federal tax exemption information.

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

2. ASSIGNMENT: This contract may not be assigned, transferred in whole or in part by Vendor without the prior written consent of the State.

https://labor.illinois.gov/ https://labor.illinois.gov/

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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 the 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. AUDIT/RETENTION OF RECORDS: Vendor and its subcontractors shall maintain books and records relating to the performance of the contract or subcontract and necessary to support amounts charged to the State pursuant the contract or 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.

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 the contract is being resolved unless otherwise directed by the State.

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.

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 the contract without penalty if performance does not resume within thirty (30) days of the declaration.

8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Each Party, including its agents and subcontractors, to this contract 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

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V.23.2 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 the contract shall be disseminated except as authorized by law and with the written consent of the disclosing Party, either during the period of the contract or thereafter. The receiving Party must return any and all data collected, maintained, created or used in the course of the performance of the contract, in whatever form it is maintained, promptly at the end of the 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 is independently developed by the receiving Party without the use or benefit of the disclosing Party’s confidential information.

9. USE AND OWNERSHIP: The software and associated documentation to be delivered and/or accessed under this Contract is pre-existing proprietary property of the Vendor. Vendor is the sole and exclusive owner including of all modifications, updates, and revisions, and all intellectual property rights therein. State shall not have any right, title, or interest to any of this software and documentation, including all modifications, updates, and revisions.

Any data or information input into the software by or on behalf of the State during the term of this Contract will become the property of the State and will be treated as confidential by Vendor. All other data displayed in the system, unless otherwise noted, is the sole property of Vendor and is protected under U.S. copyright law.

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 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.

11. INSURANCE: Vendor shall, at all times during the term and any renewals maintain and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as 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 occurrence form in 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 amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and (c) Worker’s Compensation Insurance in amount required by law. Insurance shall not limit Vendor’s obligation to indemnify, defend, or settle any claims.

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

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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.

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.

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 subcontractors officers, employees or agents. Vendor or subcontractor shall reassign immediately any such individual who, in the opinion of the State, does not pass the background check.

16. APPLICABLE LAW:

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.

16.2. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Department of Human Rights’ Equal Opportunity requirements are incorporated by reference. 44 ILL. ADM. CODE 750.

16.3. COURT OF CLAIMS; ARBITRATION; SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY: Any claim against the State arising out of this contract must be filed exclusively with the Illinois Court of Claims. 705 ILCS 505/1. The State shall not enter into binding arbitration to resolve any dispute arising out of this contract. The State of Illinois does not waive sovereign immunity by entering into this contract.

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).

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 the contract, then upon request of the Illinois Attorney General, Vendor shall assign to the State rights, title and interest in and to the claim or cause of action.

18. CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY: The Agency that signs for the State of Illinois shall be the only State entity responsible for performance and payment under the contract. When the Chief Procurement Officer or authorized designee signs in addition to an Agency, they do 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 with the Vendor shall have any liability to Vendor for that order.

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.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp

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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.

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.

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 the contract. The State may consider Vendor’s performance under this contract and compliance with law and rule to determine whether to continue the 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.

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) (50 ILCS 140) notwithstanding any provision to the contrary that may be found in this contract.

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

25. WARRANTIES FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES:

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 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.

25.2. Vendor shall insure that all manufacturers’ warranties are transferred to the State and shall provide a copy of the warranty. 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.

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25.3. Vendor warrants that all services will be performed to meet the requirements of the contract in an efficient and effective manner by trained and competent personnel. Vendor shall monitor performances of each individual and shall reassign immediately any individual who is not performing in accordance with the contract, who is disruptive or not respectful of others in the workplace, or who in any way violates the contract or State policies.

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 the contract.

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.

28. 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.

28.1. 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.

28.2. 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.

29. 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.

29.1. The Vendor shall be entitled to compensation upon submission of invoices and proof of claim for supplies and services provided in compliance with this contract up to and including the date of termination.

30. 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 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 Department’s funding by reserving some or all of the Department’s appropriation(s) pursuant to power delegated to the Governor by the Illinois General Assembly, or (3) the Department 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.

TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services 11 Taxpayer Identification Number V.23.2

I certify that:

The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and

I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, and

I am a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien).

• If you are an individual, enter your name and SSN as it appears on your Social Security Card.

• If you are a sole proprietor, enter the owner’s name on the name line followed by the name of the business and the owner’s SSN or EIN.

• If you are a single-member LLC that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner, enter the owner’s name on the name line and the D/B/A on the business name line and enter the owner’s SSN or EIN.

• If the LLC is a corporation or partnership, enter the entity’s business name and EIN and for corporations, attach IRS acceptance letter (CP261 or CP277).

• For all other entities, enter the name of the entity as used to apply for the entity’s EIN and the EIN.

Name: The Conference Board, Inc.

Business Name: Click here to enter text.

Taxpayer Identification Number:

Social Security Number: n/a or

Employer Identification Number: XX-XXXXXXX

Legal Status (check one):

Individual Governmental

Sole Proprietor Nonresident alien

Partnership Estate or trust

Legal Services Corporation Pharmacy (Non-Corp.)

Tax-exempt Pharmacy/Funeral Home/Cemetery (Corp.)

Corporation providing or billing Limited Liability Company medical and/or health care services (select applicable tax classification)

Corporation NOT providing or billing C = corporation medical and/or health care services P = partnership

Signature of Authorized Representative:

Date: Click here to enter a date.

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Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center

Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center EVENT AGREEMENT

1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704 · 309.665.3997 Ref #13526081301

2026 Veterans Educational Summit · September 23–25, 2026 Page 1

CLIENT VENUE

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Jobs for Veterans State Grant Program

Contact: Jonathan Horsley

JVSG Program Manager

(217) 720-2503 jonathan.m.horsley@illinois.gov

Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center

1413 Leslie Drive

Bloomington, IL 61704

Praful Kasarla, Sales Coordinator

309.665.3997 praful@parkeregency.com

Thank you for choosing Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center for the 2026 Veterans Educational Summit. This agreement confirms your program as set out below.

PROGRAM

DATE TIME FUNCTION ROOM SETUP GUESTS

Wed, Sep 23 2026 12:00 PM – 10:00

PM

General Session Redwood Classroom 27

Wed, Sep 23 2026 12:00 PM – 10:00

PM

Breakout Room Sierra Classroom 27

Thu, Sep 24 2026 7:00 AM – 5:00

PM

General Session Redwood Classroom 27

Thu, Sep 24 2026 7:00 AM – 5:00

PM

Breakout Room Sierra Classroom 27

Fri, Sep 25 2026 7:00 AM – 12:00

PM

General Session Redwood Classroom 27

Fri, Sep 25 2026 7:00 AM – 12:00

PM

Breakout Room Sierra Classroom 27

Included with each meeting day at no additional charge: in-house audio, flip chart, water service, linens, tables and chairs set to your specification, setup and teardown, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi.

MEETING SPACE, FOOD & EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

Meeting Space — Sep 23 $500.00

Meeting Space — Sep 24 $500.00

Meeting Space — Sep 25 $500.00

Lunch, Sep 23 — 27 × one entree & two sides @ $19.00 $513.00

Breakfast, Sep 24 — 27 @ $16.00 $432.00

Lunch, Sep 24 — 27 @ $19.00 $513.00

Breakfast, Sep 25 — 27 @ $16.00 $432.00

Projector & Screen — 3 days @ $150.00 $450.00

Microphone — 3 days @ $50.00 $150.00

Subtotal $3,990.00

Banquet Service Fee (20%) $798

TOTAL — MEETING SPACE, FOOD & EQUIPMENT $4788.00

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GUEST ROOMS

DATE ROOMS RATE ROOM SUBTOTAL

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 27 $110.00 $2,970.00

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 27 $110.00 $2,970.00

Subtotal — 54 room nights $5,940.00

Tax (12%) $712.80

TOTAL — GUEST ROOMS $6,652.80

• Group rate: $110.00 per room, per night, plus applicable taxes and fees.

• Mixture of King and Double Queen rooms.

• Each room includes complimentary hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, mini refrigerator and microwave, and access to the 24-hour fitness center and guest laundry.

• Cut-off date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Rooms not reserved by that date will be released to general availability.

• Guest rooms are billed separately from meeting space, food and equipment.

ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL

Meeting Space, Food & Equipment (incl. 20% service fee) $4,788.00

Guest Rooms (incl. 12% tax) $6,652.80

ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL $11,440.80

Guest room charges are based on the full block being picked up. Final billing reflects actual rooms used. Meeting space, food and equipment charges are based on a guaranteed count of 35.

BILLING

• Direct billing is approved for guest rooms, meeting space, food and beverage, and rental equipment on a single master account.

• Parties are working together for direct billing. A direct bill application must be completed and approved prior to arrival.

• Invoices are issued following the event and are payable within thirty (30) days.

• A 3% processing fee applies to all credit card charges.

GENERAL TERMS

Program. A final program outlining setup, attendance and any special requests is required one week prior to the event.

Where no updated program is received, the Venue will proceed on the most current information available.

Guarantee. A final guaranteed attendance count is required three (37) business days prior to each function. Charges are based on the guaranteed count or the actual count, whichever is greater.

Meeting space. Function rooms are assigned according to expected attendance. The Venue will not reassign the contracted space without the Client's prior consent unless the replacement is equivalent or better at no additional cost.

Cancellation. Cancellation more than thirty (30) days prior to arrival incurs no charge. Cancellation within thirty (30) days will result in charges for meeting space and any food and beverage already ordered on the Client's behalf.

Damages and clean-up. The Client is responsible for leaving the space in the condition it was received. Confetti, glitter and powdered paint are prohibited. Venue furniture and equipment may not be moved without staff consent.

Liability. The Venue is not responsible for misplaced, lost or stolen items, or for equipment brought onto the premises by the

Client or third-party vendors.

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ACCEPTANCE

To confirm this program on a definite basis, please sign below and return by email to praful@parkeregency.com.

Jonathan Horsley

JVSG Program Manager

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Date: ________________________

Praful Kasarla

Sales Coordinator

Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center

Date: ________________________

Make checks payable to Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center.

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