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The following information will become the contract between the awarded vendor and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Instructions and requirements to submit a bid response are found in the attachment titled “Invitation for Bid Vendor Instructions and Requirements”.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Contract AML 2419 Amax Coal Culvert The Parties to this contract are the State of Illinois acting through the undersigned Agency (collectively the 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:

Vendors must be prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation in order to bid on this project. See below link for prequalification requirements.

https://idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/procurements/construction-services.html The vendor awarded the contract must complete 51% of the work.

This solicitation has an estimated value of $50,000.00 or greater.

Required work includes removing two severely deteriorated corrugated metal culverts, replacing them with noncorrosive alternatives, stabilizing stream banks with riprap, constructing a temporary cofferdam for flow control, and completing grading, erosion control, and site restoration to prevent future failures.

1.2. SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

The CONTRACTOR, along with any SUBCONTRACTORS, will do all work, furnish all materials, and all labor necessary to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Permits and licenses necessary for the execution of the work shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor. Any fees required for the procurement of other permits which may be necessary shall be at the expense of the Contractor, not to be reimbursed by the State, but to be considered incidental to the contract.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to visit the reclamation site in order to become fully acquainted with all the details pertaining to the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all permits required by local ordinances, state and/or federal laws, and shall be required to become a party to the Department of Natural Resources; Office of Mines and Minerals; Division of Abandoned Mined Lands Reclamation (Department) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, as mandated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency General Permit for Storm Water Discharges. Consents for Right of Entry from property owners, will be obtained by the Department.

During the performance of this construction contract, the Contractor shall not enter into any agreement to provide additional work for or at the direction of the owner(s) of the property where the reclamation shall take place, or with the owner(s) of adjacent or nearby property, without the prior written approval of the IDNR. The Contractor agrees that any additional work to be performed for such owners, after approval by the IDNR, will not be permitted to interfere with the scheduled operations or planned reclamation results specified for the reclamation project. The Contractor further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the IDNR against any and all claims for personal injury or property damage arising out of or occasioned by the additional work.

The project consists of work as described in the attachments:

· Attachment I: Project Specifications

· Attachment II: Project Plans For procurements conducted in BidBuy, the State may include in this contract the BidBuy Purchase Order as it contains the agreed Supplies and/or Services.

1.3. MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES:

1.3.1 Progress and Liquidated Damages

All work shall proceed in accordance with a Progress Schedule as provided by the Contractor in accordance with Article 108.02 of the Standard Specifications. The progress schedule shall consider the following items: Establishment of vegetation is critical to the success of this project.

Work is to be substantially completed by the substantial completion date. All remaining work, including final clean-up, removal of equipment, final inspection, any alterations, repair, remedial or holdover work, reseeding, and submission of the final pay request shall be completed prior to the contract ending date. The IDNR may assess liquidated damages until work is completed, as provided in Article 108.09 of the Standard Specifications.

1.3.2 Final Cleaning

Contractor shall clean-up all work related debris and construction materials and properly dispose off-site. The Contractor shall repair and otherwise make good any damage caused by the work and leave the premises in the equivalent of the original condition.

1.3.3 Work on the project shall commence within 10 calendar days of execution of the contract. The Contractor shall contact the IDNR within the 10-day period to schedule a preconstruction conference prior to the beginning of actual construction operations.

1.4. VENDOR/STAFF SPECIFICATIONS:

1.4.1 Vendors must be prequalified with the Illinois Department of Transportation in order to bid on this project. See below link for prequalification requirements.

https://idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/procurements/construction- services.html

1.4.2 OSMRE Applicant Violator System

The successful bidder will be required to complete an Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Contractor Information Form (OMB 1029-0119) certifying or updating information in the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Applicant Violator System (AVS). If the successful bidder is not already registered in AVS, the contractor shall provide business ownership information as indicated on the form. This form shall be completed and executed prior to commencement of the work. If a contractor is deemed ineligible for performing AML reclamation work, the next lowest bidder may be utilized to complete the work at the discretion of the Department.

1.4.3 Coordination of Work Activities

All work activities and entry to the sites must be coordinated with the Engineer.

1.4.4 Contractor’s Licensing and/or Certifications

Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable contractor and trades person licensing with the appropriate State agency.

1.4.5 Utilities

Before starting excavation, establish location and extent of underground utilities occurring in the work area. Contractor shall contact Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (J.U.L.I.E.) 800- 892-0123.

1.4.6 Highway Permits

The Contractor is responsible for contacting the appropriate County Engineer and/or other appropriate local officials concerning the proposed work activities on the project as they may relate to use of the County and local road system. Coordination of any activities of concern to the County or Township shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Special attention shall be given to load limits and seasonal restrictions.

1.4.7 New Products

Unless otherwise specifically provided in the contract documents, all materials, equipment and products incorporated in the work under the contract shall be new and of a suitable grade for the purpose intended.

1.4.8 Steel Products

Any steel product(s) used or supplied in the performance of this contract shall be manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with the Steel Products Procurement Act, unless a waiver is granted by IDNR (30 ILCS 565/).

1.4.9 Specified Materials

Quotes shall be based on providing all products exactly as required by the project specifications. Contractor may select from the list of acceptable manufacturers, or, for products specified only by reference or performance standards, select any product which meets or exceeds the specified standards, by any manufacturer, subject to the approval of the IDNR.

1.4.10 Buy American Domestic Procurement Preference

As required by Section 70914 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), P.L. 117-58, on or after May 14, 2022, none of the funds under a federal award that are part of Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure may be obligated for a project unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States, unless subject to an approved waiver. The requirements of this section must be included in all subawards, including all contracts and purchase orders for work or products under this Abandoned Mined Lands Reclamation program.

Recipients of an award of Federal financial assistance are hereby notified that none of the funds provided under this award may be used for a project for infrastructure unless:

1. all iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States -this means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States;

2. all manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States this means the manufactured product was manufactured in the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation; and

3. all construction materials are manufactured in the United States—this means that all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the United States.

The Buy America preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. As such, it does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America preference apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finished infrastructure project but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project.

For further information on the Buy America preference, please visit www.doi.gov/grants/BuyAmerica. Additional information can also be found at the White House Made in America Office website:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/management/made-in-america/

Definitions “Construction materials” includes an article, material, or supply that is or consists primarily of:

“Construction Materials” does not include cement and cementitious materials, aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel, or aggregate binding agents or additives.

“Domestic content procurement preference’’ means all iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States; the manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States; or the construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States.

“Infrastructure” includes, at a minimum, the structures, facilities, and equipment for, in the United States, roads, highways, and bridges; public transportation; dams, ports, harbors, and other maritime facilities; intercity passenger and freight railroads; freight and intermodal facilities; airports; water systems, including drinking water and wastewater systems; electrical transmission facilities and systems; utilities; broadband infrastructure; and buildings and real property. Infrastructure includes facilities that generate, transport, and distribute energy.

‘‘Project’’ means the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of infrastructure in the United States

Waivers

When necessary, recipients may apply for, and the Department of the Interior (DOI) may grant, a waiver from these requirements, subject to review by the Made in America Office. The DOI may waive the application of the domestic content procurement preference in any case in which it is determined that one of the below circumstances applies:

1. Non-availability Waiver: the types of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality;

2. Unreasonable Cost Waiver: the inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent; or

3. Public Interest Waiver: applying the domestic content procurement preference would be inconsistent with the public interest.

There may be instances where an award qualifies, in whole or in part, for an existing DOI general applicability waiver as described at:

www.doi.gov/grants/BuyAmerica/GeneralApplicabilityWaivers. If the specific financial assistance agreement, infrastructure project, or non-domestic materials meets the criteria of an existing general applicability waiver within the limitations defined within the waiver, the recipient is not required to request a separate waiver for non-domestic materials.

If a general applicability waiver does not already apply, and a recipient believes that one of the above circumstances applies to an award, a request to waive the application of the domestic content procurement preference may be submitted to the financial assistance awarding officer in writing. Waiver requests shall include the below information. The waiver shall not include any Privacy Act information, sensitive data, or proprietary information within their waiver request. Waiver requests will be posted to www.doi.gov/grants/buyamerica and are subject to public comment periods of no less than 15 days. Waiver requests will also be reviewed by the Made in America Office.

1. Type of waiver requested (non-availability, unreasonable cost, or public interest).

2. Requesting entity and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) submitting the request.

3. Department of Interior Bureau or Office who issued the award.

4. Federal financial assistance listing name and number (reference block 2 on DOI Notice of Award)

5. Financial assistance title of project (reference block 8 on DOI Notice of Award).

6. Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN).

7. Federal funding amount (reference block 11.m. on DO Notice of Award).

8. Total cost of Infrastructure expenditures (includes federal and non-federal funds to the extent known).

9. Infrastructure project description(s) and location(s) (to the extent known).

10. List of iron or steel item(s), manufactured goods, and construction material(s) the recipient seeks to waive from Buy America requirements. Include the name, cost, countries of origin (if known), and relevant PSC or NAICS code for each.

11. A certification that the recipient made a good faith effort to solicit bids for domestic products supported by terms included in requests for proposals, contracts, and nonproprietary communications with the prime contractor.

12. A statement of waiver justification, including a description of efforts made (e.g., market research, industry outreach) by the recipient, in an attempt to avoid the need for a waiver. Such a justification may cite, if applicable, the absence of any Buy America-compliant bids received in response to a solicitation.

13. Anticipated impact if no waiver is issued.

The Contractor shall prevent harmful substances, such as acid water, from entering public or private waters. If treatment of acid water is determined necessary by the IDNR Project Manager and it is not specified within these special provisions, any water treated will be paid for in accordance with Article 109.04 of the Standard Specifications. The Contractor is liable for restoration of water quality and aquatic life if adversely affected by his/her actions. The Contractor shall maintain all such systems throughout the duration of the project.

The Contractor shall provide systems for control of atmospheric pollutants to prevent toxic concentrations of chemicals; to prevent harmful dispersal of pollutants into the atmosphere; and to comply with all permit requirements that may apply.

The Contractor must notify the IDNR Project Manager immediately if buried wastes, liquid waste vessels or other potentially harmful materials are encountered. Necessary precautions should be taken to safeguard the area and to protect workers and the public until further directions are provided by the Engineer.

1.5. TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: NA

1.6. SUBCONTRACTING: Subcontractors are allowed.

Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

SECTION 108. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

108.01 Subcontracting. The Contractor shall not subcontract, sell, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of the contract or any portion thereof, or of his/her right, title, or interest therein, without written consent of the Engineer. Notwithstanding consent to subcontract approved by the Engineer, the Contractor shall perform with the Contractor’s own organization, work amounting to not less than 50 percent of the total contract cost, and with materials purchased or produced by the Contractor. Items designated in the contract as “specialty items” may be performed by subcontract and the cost of any such specialty items so performed by subcontract may be deducted from the total cost before computing the amount of work required to be performed by the Contractor with his/her own organization. “Specialty items” will be those items so designated on the Summary of Quantities included in the plans. The Engineer may request the Contractor provide proof that any proposed subcontractor has the experience, ability, and equipment the work requires.

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 Illinois Standard Certifications completed by the subcontractor.

1.6.2. Please identify below subcontracts with an annual value of $100,000 or more that will be utilized in the performance of the contract, the names and addresses of the subcontractors, and a description of the work to be performed by each.

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· Subcontractor Name: Click here to enter text Amount to Be Paid: Click here to enter text Address: Click here to enter text Description of Work: Click here to enter text 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 Offeror shifts any such work outside the United States.

· Location where services will be performed: project site is located approximately 3.5 miles northeast of the Village of Vermont in Fulton County, Illinois, along East Quarter Road.

· Value of services performed at this location: 100%.

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 firm.

2.2. VENDOR’S PRICING: Vendor’s pricing is located in the Items Tab in the BidBuy Purchase Order. The State may include in this contract the BidBuy Purchase Order as it contains the agreed pricing.

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.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1. TERM:

3.1.1. TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: The contract will have an initial term commencing upon the last dated signature and ending on December 31, 2026. 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.

3.2. RENEWAL: This contract may not be renewed.

3.3. 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.

3.4. 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.

3.5. 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 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.

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, incurred 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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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 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.

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 and 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 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 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.

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. 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. 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.

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).

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 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. 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 information about tax credits.

5. STATE SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

|X| Agency Definitions Change order shall be defined as a change in a contract term, other than as specifically provided for in the contract which authorizes or necessitates any increase or decrease in the cost of the contract or the time for completion. A change order shall be executed by the State agency and vendor evidencing the change. All changes shall be approved by the CPO, or designee, and be accompanied by a written determination that the circumstances said to necessitate the change in performance were not reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract was signed and the change is germane to the original contract as signed. Change orders that increase or decrease the cost of a contract or an estimated contract by a total of $25,000 or more or the time of completion by more than 180 days shall be published on the Illinois Procurement Bulletin, pursuant to Section 15-25 of the Code and documented pursuant to Section 33E-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012, in advance of the execution of the change order.

|X| Required Federal Clauses, Certifications and Assurances See Attachment 1-Project Specifications for Required Federal Aid and Contract Provisions

|X| Public Works Requirements (construction and maintenance of a public work) 820 ILCS 130/4

This contract calls for the construction of a “public work” within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act,” 820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. (“the Act”). The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay labors, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the current “prevailing rate of wages” (hourly cash wages plus amount for fringe benefits) in the county where the work is performed. The Illinois Department of Labor publishes the prevailing wage rates on its website at http://labor.illinois.gov. The Illinois Department of Labor revises the prevailing wage rates, and the contractor/subcontractor has an obligation to check the Illinois Department of Labor’s web site for revisions to prevailing wage rates. For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor’s website. All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including but not limited to, all wage requirements and notice of record keeping duties.

Certified Payroll State law 820 ILCS 130/5 requires all contractors and sub-contractors working on state construction projects to submit certified payroll records to the IDNR.