county of kane_RFP 26-021-DH_Hazardous Materials CFS Consultant.pdf

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County of Kane

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

KANE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

Tim Keovongsak, CPPB 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Bldg. A Director of Purchasing Geneva, Illinois 60134 Telephone: (630) 232-5929

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP # 26-021-DH – Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study Consultant DATE: October 2, 2026

The County of Kane (“County”) is seeking proposals for professional services from qualified and experienced firms or individuals, to complete a chemical commodity flow study on behalf of the Kane County Office of Emergency Management. The firm or individuals awarded a contract will be required to prepare an updated Hazardous Materials commodity flow study meeting the Local Emergency Planning Committee requirements as provided using Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Grant from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Kane County reserves the right to review, accept, or reject any or all proposals as determined to be in the best interests of Kane County.

EVENT: LOCATION: DATE: TIME:

Deadline for Exceptions to Proposal Language and Questions.

Must be submitted in writing to:

Purchasing@kanecountyil.gov 10/14/26

10:00 am

(CT)

Proposal Due Date.

Proposals must be submitted electronically to https://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/kanecounty 10/28/26 10:00 am

(CT)

√ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST, & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

RFP RESPONSE FORM COMPLETED WITH AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

RESPONSE SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AT

http://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/kanecounty and include the following:

ONE (1) REDACTED COPY in PDF to comply with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, if applicable.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS -

Sections I–VIII.

ADDENDA NUMBER ACKNOWLEDGED, IF APPLICABLE

PRICING or FEE STRUCTURE (INCLUDING UNIT PRICES / RATES, WHERE REQUIRED)

REFERENCES

PROOF OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

COMPLETED CONTRACTOR & FAMILIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS (SIGNED &

NOTARIZED). Reference samples for language.

RFP 26-021-DH

Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study Consultant

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EXCEPTIONS TO THE COUNTY’S GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, OR

REQUIREMENTS

Such exceptions must be provided in writing; such exceptions may be considered in the evaluation and award processes. The County will be the sole determiner of the acceptability of any exception. Any exceptions submitted may render the submission non-responsive to the requirements listed.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is an electronic submittal. Proposals received after the submission date and time will be rejected and returned unopened. There will be no public opening of proposals.

An original RFP response (with all required documents) shall be submitted electronically to https://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/kanecounty and one (1) redacted copy marked as “Redacted Copy” (if applicable) to comply with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

Please upload your complete Proposal response through Bidnet Direct prior to the due date and time: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (CT).

CONTACT PERSON: Danielle Hoffman, Buyer purchasing@KaneCountyIL.gov

DISCLAIMER: To the extent that you have obtained these documents from a source other than Bidnet Direct, please be advised that these documents may not include all updates, including, but not limited to, addendums, clarifications, and due-date extensions.

for all updates to documents, please visit https://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/kanecounty - All attachments are for reference purposes.

ALL QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS RFP AND/OR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES SHOULD BE

DIRECTED TO THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT AS LISTED ON THE COVER SHEET, NO LATER

THAN 10:00 A.M., OCTOBER 14, 2026. ACCEPTED IN WRITING VIA E-mail to:

PURCHASING@KANECOUNTYIL.GOV

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

COUNTY OF KANE

COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCEDURE - PROPOSAL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

A.01 Definition:

Request for Proposals (RFP) is a method of procurement permitting discussions with responsible offerors and revisions to proposals prior to award of a contract.

Award will be based on the criteria set forth herein.

A.02 Proposal Opening:

Sealed proposals will be received at the Kane County Purchasing Department until the date and time specified, at which time the names of offerors will be read aloud and recorded on an abstract. Contents of the sealed proposals will be opened and evaluated in private, with proposal information kept confidential until an award is made. Late proposals shall be rejected and returned unopened to the sender.

Kane County does not prescribe the method by which proposals are to be delivered; therefore, it cannot be held responsible for any delay, regardless of the reason, in delivery of the proposals. (Reference Special Provisions Sections for instruction)

A.03 Proposal Preparation:

Proposals must be submitted in the format listed in submittal instructions and all information and certifications called for must be furnished. Proposals submitted in any other manner, or which fail to furnish all information or certificates required, may be summarily rejected. Proposals may be modified or withdrawn prior to the time specified for the opening of proposals. Proposals shall be filled out legibly in ink or typewritten with all erasures, strikeovers and corrections initialed in ink by the person signing the proposal. The proposal shall include the legal name of the Vendor, the complete mailing address, and be signed in ink by a person or persons legally authorized to bind the Vendor to a contract. Name of person signing should be typed or printed below the signature.

A.04 Proposal Envelopes: (not applicable if electronic submission)

Envelopes containing proposals must be sealed and addressed to the County of Kane, Purchasing Department. The name and address of the Vendor and Invitation Number must be shown in the upper left corner of the envelope.

A.05 Addenda:

A.05.1 Addenda are written instruments issued by the County prior to the date for receipt of proposals which modify or interpret the RFP by addition, deletion, clarifications, or corrections.

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A.05.2 Prior to the receipt of proposals, addenda will be published on Bidnet Direct and made available to those known to have received a complete Request for Proposals.

A.05.3 After receipt of proposals, addenda, if applicable, shall be distributed only to offerors who submitted proposals, and those offerors shall be permitted to submit new proposals or to amend those submitted.

A.05.4 Each offeror shall ascertain prior to submitting a proposal that all addenda issued have been received and acknowledge on the proposal response form, by submission of a proposal, such act shall be taken to mean that such offeror has received all addenda, and that the offeror is familiar with the terms thereof and understands fully the contents of the addenda.

A.06 Evaluation of Proposals:

The proposals submitted by offerors shall be evaluated solely in accordance with the criteria set forth in the RFP. The Proposals shall be categorized as:

A.06.1 Acceptable;

A.06.2 Potentially Acceptable; that is, reasonably susceptible of being made acceptable; or A.06.3 Unacceptable.

A.07 Discussion of Proposals:

A.07.1 The Evaluation Panel may conduct discussions with any offeror who submits an acceptable or potentially acceptable proposal. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity of discussion and revision of proposals. During the course of such discussions, the Evaluation Panel shall not disclose any information derived from one proposal to any other offeror.

A.07.2 During the initial discussion, the offeror shall be prepared to give an oral presentation, if requested, covering the following topics:

(a) The specific services to be provided;

(b) Qualifications of the offeror, experience of personnel, etc;

(c) The working relationship to be established between the

County and the offeror, including, but not limited to, what each party should expect from the other.

(d) A review of the costs associated with this project.

A.08 Negotiations:

The County of Kane reserves the right to negotiate specifications, terms and conditions which may be necessary or appropriate to the accomplishment of the purpose of this RFP. The County may require the entire proposal be made an integral part of the resulting contract. This implies that all responses, supplemental information, and other submissions provided by the offeror during discussions or negotiations will be held by the County of Kane as contractually binding on the successful offeror.

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A.09 Notice of Unacceptable Proposal:

When the Evaluation Panel determines an offeror’s proposal to be unacceptable, such offeror shall not be afforded an additional opportunity to supplement its proposal. The decision of the Evaluation Panel shall be final.

A.10 Confidentiality:

The County’s Director of Purchasing shall examine the proposals to determine the validity of any written requests for nondisclosure of trade secrets and other proprietary data identified. After award of the contract, all responses, documents, and materials submitted by the offeror pertaining to this RFP will be considered public information and will be made available for inspection, unless otherwise determined by the Director of Purchasing. All data, documentation and innovations developed as a result of these contractual services shall become the property of the County of Kane. Based upon the public nature of these RFP’s, an offeror must inform the County, in writing, of the exact materials in the offer which cannot be made a part of the public record in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

A.10.1 Confidential information submitted by the Vendor shall be labeled and shall be maintained in confidence to the extent permitted by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

A.11 Proprietary Information:

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, all records in the possession of Kane County are presumed to be open to inspection or copying, unless a specific exception applies. 5 ILCS 140/1.2 One exception is “[t]rade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person or business where the trade secrets or commercial or financial information are furnished under a claim that they are proprietary, privileged or confidential, and that disclosure of the trade secrets or commercial or financial information would cause competitive harm to the person or business, and only insofar as the claim directly applies to the records requested.” 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(g). The County will assume that all information provided to us in a bid or proposal is open to inspection or copying by the public unless clearly marked with the appropriate exception that applies under the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, if providing documents that you believe fall under an exception to the Freedom of Information Act, please submit both an un-redacted copy along with a redacted copy which has all portions redacted that you deem to fall under a Freedom of Information Act exception.

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A.12 Interpretation or Correction of Documents:

Vendors shall promptly notify the County of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error they may discover upon examination of the specification documents.

Interpretations, corrections and changes will be made by addendum.

A.13 Variances:

State or list by reference any variations to specifications, terms and conditions.

B. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

B.01 Authority:

This Request for Proposals is issued pursuant to applicable provisions of the Kane County Purchasing Department.

B.02 Errors in Proposals:

Offerors are cautioned to verify their proposals prior to submission. Negligence on the part of the offeror in preparing the proposal confers no right for withdrawal or modification of the proposal.

B.03 Reserved Rights:

The County of Kane reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel this Request for Proposals, or to accept an alternate Proposal. The County reserves the right to award one or more contracts for their services specified herein. The County reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect in any proposal. Unless otherwise specified by the offeror, the County has one hundred twenty (120) days to accept. The county may seek clarification from any offeror at any time and failure to respond promptly is cause for rejection.

Kane County reserves the right to compare pricing submitted to any and all known national joint purchasing cooperatives in order to obtain the lowest pricing available in the current market place for this contract award. The list of joint purchasing cooperatives is not all inclusive and may include other joint purchasing cooperatives Kane County is not currently aware of at the present time. Kane County reserves the right to award a contract to the lowest responsive, responsible vendor for said product or service after reviewing all joint purchasing cooperative pricing available for Kane County to participate in their program.

State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) Omnia Partners (formerly US Communities & National IPA) Sourcewell, TIPS, and BuyBoard

B.04 Incurred Costs:

The County of Kane will not be liable in any way for any costs incurred by respondents in replying to this RFP.

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B.05 Award:

Proposals will be evaluated and negotiated by the Evaluation Panel. The

Evaluation Panel shall have the authority and discretion to determine the qualifications, responsibility and capabilities of offerors, the reasonableness of price, and other factors (where applicable): (a) adherence to all conditions and requirements of the proposal specifications; (b) price; (c) qualifications of the Vendor, including past performance, financial responsibility, general reputation, experience, service capabilities, and facilities; (d) delivery or completion date; (e) product appearance, workmanship, finish, taste, feel, overall quality, and results of product testing; (f) maintenance costs and warranty provisions; and (g) repurchase or residual value.

B.05.1 Confidential information submitted shall be maintained in confidence to the extent permitted by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The Evaluation Panel’s final recommendation and reports shall be forwarded to the appropriate committees of the Kane County Board for consideration and award of the contract.

B.06 Criteria for Selection:

All proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria as stated on the specification.

B.07 Pricing:

The price for the contract is to be held firm for the term of the contract.

B.08 Taxes:

The County of Kane is exempted from paying Illinois Retailers Occupation Tax and Federal Excise Tax.

B.09 Warranty:

Vendor expressly warrants that all goods and services (real property and all structures thereon) will conform to the drawings, materials, performance and any other specifications, samples or other description furnished by the County, and will be fit and sufficient for the purpose intended, merchantable, of good material and workmanship. Vendor agrees that these warranties shall run to Kane County, its successor, assigns, customers and users of the products or services and that these warranties shall survive acceptance of the goods or performance of the services.

B.10 Indemnity:

Vendor agrees to save, hold harmless, defend and indemnify the County of Kane and its Officers, Agents and Employees from any and all liability or loss incurred by the County of Kane resulting from Vendor’s noncompliance with any laws or regulations of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over Vendor’s performance of this contract and Vendor’s violation of any of the terms and conditions of this agreement, and from the Vendor’s negligence arising from, in any manner and in any way connected with, the terms and conditions of this Agreement and arising from the Vendor’s performance thereunder.

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Vendor shall provide to the County of Kane proof of adequate insurance coverage to satisfy the indemnification provisions herein.

B.11 Equal Employment Opportunity:

The equal employment opportunity clause required by the Illinois Human Rights Act is hereby incorporated by reference in all contract made by the County of and in all bid specifications therefore furnished by the County to all Vendors, contractors and subcontractors.

The County of Kane, State of Illinois, represents that it and the employing agencies responsible to it, conform to the following:

We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, age, disability, religion, sex, national origin/ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We will take whatever action is necessary to ensure that applicants and employees are treated appropriately regarding all terms and conditions of employment. We will post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

We will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the employing agencies, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or unfavorable discharge from military service. (Ordinance No. Res. No. 82-90, 6- 10-80; Res. No. 81-79, 6-9-81; Res. No. 82-90, 6-8-82; Res. No. 05-303, 9-23-05).

State law references—Illinois Human Rights Act, 775ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.

B.12 Default:

If delivery of services is not completed by the time promised, the County reserves the right, without liability, in addition to its other rights and remedies, to terminate the contract by notice effective when received by the Contractor.

B.13 Payments:

B13.1 The payment terms for this contract will be made on a monthly basis by the County of Kane in accordance with the Illinois Prompt Payment Act.

B13.2 The County of Kane requests all payments being made to vendors be done as direct deposits through an Automated Clearing House (ACH).

All vendors being awarded a contract shall complete an authorization agreement form prior to award. The ACH form and registration information on this program can be located on the County’s Web site under County Forms and Templates for New Vendor Information on the Purchasing Department page - http://web.kane/SitePages/purchasing.aspx

B.14 Eligibility:

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By signing the proposal response form, the Vendor hereby certifies that they are not barred from bidding on this contract as a result of a violation of Article 33E, Public Contracts of the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961, as amended (Illinois Complied Statutes, 720 ILCS 5/33E-1).

Prohibition to Award Contracts to Parties Debarred or Suspended:

No contract may be awarded to parties listed on the federal government Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM), on the State of Illinois’ list of sanctioned persons maintained by the Agency’s Office of Inspector General, or on the County’s own list of parties suspended or debarred from doing business with the County.

Debarment:

Debarment is the process of determining that a contractor is ineligible to received contract awards based upon a preponderance of evidence, usually a conviction.

Debarment is usually three (3) years in length. The name of the debarred contractor may be published as ineligible on the System for Award Management (SAM), which is a website administered by the U. S. General Services Administration, or on the list of sanctioned providers maintained by the State of Illinois Office of Inspector General.

Suspension:

Suspension is the process of determining that a contractor is ineligible to receive contract awards based upon adequate evidence, usually an indictment.

Suspension is a temporary measure having a 12-month limit. It is usually used pending completion of an investigation or legal proceedings. The name of the suspended contractor will be published as ineligible on the System for Award Management (SAM), which is a website administered by the U. S. General Services Administration, or on the list of sanctioned providers maintained by the State of Illinois Office of Inspector General.

B. 15 Communication during the Procurement Process:

In an effort to create a more competitive and unbiased procurement process, the

County desires to establish a single point of contact through the solicitation process. Therefore, from the issue date of any solicitation until the due date of the solicitation, all requests for clarification or additional information regarding the solicitation, or contact with County personnel concerning this solicitation or the evaluation process must only be through the Purchasing Department staff. Inquires will be collected by the Purchasing Department staff who will then submit the inquiries to the Department Head responsible for the procurement. Responses by the Department Head to the inquiries will be submitted to the Purchasing Department staff who will then distribute the responses to all vendors responding to the solicitation. In this way it will be assured that all vendors participating in the process will be receiving the same information. No contact regarding this solicitation with other County employees, agents of the County or elected officials is permitted unless expressly authorized by the Purchasing Director. A violation of this provision is cause for the County to reject the Bidder’s proposal. If it is later

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B. 16 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE REQUIRED BY KANE COUNTY

Contractor to furnish and deliver prior to commencement of work, a completed Certificate of Insurance satisfactory to the requirements of County of Kane containing:

B.16.1 The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Owner (Kane County) as certificate holder and as additional insured. The certificate shall contain a 30-day notification provision to the owner (Kane County) prior to cancellation or modification of the policy.

B.16.2 Commercial General Liability insurance including Products/Completed Operations, Owners and Contractor Protective Liability and Broad Form Contractual Liability. The exclusion pertaining to Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage hazards eliminated. The limit of liability shall not be less than the following:

General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products and Completed Operations $2,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Or - Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

B16.2.1 Products and Completed Operation coverage is to remain in force for a period of two years after the completion of project.

B16.3 Business Automotive Liability Insurance including owned, hired and non-owned automobiles, and/or trailer and other equipment required to be licensed, with limits of not less than the following:

Each Person for Bodily Injury $1,000,000 Each Occurrence for Bodily Injury $1,000,000 Each Occurrence for Property Damage $1,000,000 Or - Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

B16.4 Statutory Worker's Compensation insurance shall be in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois, including Occupational Disease Act provisions, for employees at the site of the project, and in case work is sublet, the Contractor shall require each Subcontractor similarly to provide this insurance. In case employees are engaged in work under this contract and are not protected under the Workers Compensation and Occupational Disease Act, the Contractor shall provide, and shall cause

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Subcontractor to provide, adequate and suitable insurance for the protection of employees not otherwise provided.

B16.5 Umbrella Liability:

Aggregate Limits $5,000,000

B16.6 Professional Liability policy to cover all claims arising out of the Consultant’s operations or premises, Sub-consultant’s operation or premises, anyone directly employed by the Consultant or Sub-consultant, and the Consultant’s obligation of indemnification under this Contract.

Limits:

Aggregate $1,000,000

Vendor to furnish a copy of the Endorsement showing Kane County, as an additional named insured on the General Liability, Auto, and Umbrella/Excess policies.

The Contractor shall cease operations on the project if the insurance is cancelled or reduced below the required amount of coverage.

C. CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE

C.01 Prior to award, every contractor or vendor who is seeking or who has obtained contracts or change orders to contracts or two (2) or more individual contracts with Kane County resulting in an amount greater than Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) shall disclose to the Kane County Purchasing Department, in writing all cumulative campaign contributions, (which includes multiple candidates) made within the previous twelve (12) months of awarding of the contract made by that contractor, union, or vendor to any current officer or countywide elected officer whose office the contract to be awarded will benefit.

Disclosure shall be updated annually during the term of a multi-year contract and prior to any change order or renewal requiring Board level approval. For purposes of this disclosure requirement, “contractor or vendor” shall include owners, officers, managers, insurance brokers, lobbyists, agents, consultants, bond counsel and underwriters counsel, subcontractors, corporations, partnerships, associations, business trusts, estates, trustees, and/or beneficiaries under the control of the contracting person, and political action committees to which the contracting person has made contributions.

C.02 All contractors and vendors who have obtained or are seeking contracts with Kane County must disclose the following information which shall be certified and attached to the application or document. Penalties for knowingly violating disclosure requirements will potentially result in immediate cancellation of the contract, and possible disbarment from future County contracts:

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C.02.1 Name, address and percentage of ownership interest of each individual or entity having a legal or a beneficial interest of more than five percent (5%) in the applicant. Any entity required by law to file a statement providing substantially the information required by this paragraph with any other government agency may file a duplicate of such statement;

C.02.2 Names and contact information of their lobbyists, agents and representatives and all individuals who are or will be having contact with County employees or officials in relation to the contract or bid.

This information disclosure must be updated when any changes to the information occurs.

C.02.3 Whenever any interest required to be disclosed in paragraph (a) above is held by an agent or agents, or a nominee or nominees, the principals for whom such agents or nominees hold such interest shall also be disclosed. The application of a spouse or any other party, if constructively controlled by another person, or legal entity as set forth above, shall state the name and address and percentage of beneficial interest of such person or entity possessing such constructive control and the relationship under which such control is being or may be exercised.

Whenever a stock or beneficial interest is held by a corporation or other legal entity, such shareholder or beneficiary shall also make disclosure as required by paragraph C.02.1 above.

C.02.4 A statement under oath that the applicant has withheld no disclosures as to economic neither interests in the undertaking nor reserved any information, data or plan as to the intended use or purpose for which it seeks County Board or other county agency action.

C.03 All disclosures and information shall be current as of the date upon which the application is presented and shall be maintained current until such time as Kane County shall take action on the application. Furthermore, this information shall be maintained in a database by the Purchasing Department, and made available for public viewing.

C.04 Notwithstanding any of the above provisions, the County Purchasing Department with respect to contracts awarded may require any such additional information from any applicant which is reasonably intended to achieve full disclosure relevant to the application for action by the County Board or any other County agency.

C.05 Any failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall render any ordinance, ordinance amendment, County Board approval or other County action in behalf of the applicant failing to comply voidable at the option of the County Board or other

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County agency involved upon the recommendation of the County Board Chairman or the majority of the County Board.

D. LAW GOVERNING:

D.01 This contract shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Illinois.

E. Illinois Non-Appropriation Clause:

A forfeit clause is provided pursuant to the Illinois Non-Appropriation Clause of funds for government entities that if funds or budgets are not approved, service may be cancelled. No early cancellation penalties will be assessed, but the customer must be given 30-day notice of intent to cancel.

F. Termination:

This Contract may be terminated by the County at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice, or by either party in the event of substantial failure to perform in accordance with the terms hereof by the other party through no fault of the terminating party. This Contract is also subject to termination by either party if either party is restrained by state or federal law of a court of competent jurisdiction from performing the provisions of this Agreement. Upon such termination, the liabilities of the parties to this Contract shall cease, but they shall not be relieved of the duty to perform their obligations up to the date of termination. Mailing of such notice, as and when above provided, shall be equivalent to personal notice and shall be deemed to have been given at the time of mailing.

If this Contract is terminated due to the County's substantial failure to perform, the Contractor shall be paid for labor and expenses incurred to date, subject to setoff for any damages, losses or claims against the County resulting from or relating to Contractor’s performance or failure to perform under this agreement.

In the event of termination by the County upon notice and without cause, upon completion of any phase of the Basic Services, fees due the Contractor for services rendered through such phase shall constitute total payment for services. In the event of such termination by the County during any phase of the Basic Services, the Contractor will be paid for services rendered during the phase on the basis of the proportion of work completed on the phase as of the date of termination to the total work required for that phase.

In the event of any such termination, the Contractor also will be reimbursed for the charges of independent professional associates and contractors employed by the Contractor to render Basic Services, and paid for all unpaid Additional Services and Reimbursable Expenses not in dispute.

Reimbursable expenses mean the actual expenses incurred by the Contractor or the Contractor’s independent professional associates or contractors, directly or indirectly in connection with the Project.

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G. Litigation

Vendors are required to disclose if they have been a party to any lawsuits or arbitration proceedings involving their services within the last five years. Provide status or outcome of any such proceedings disclosed.

H. Holidays

Kane County is closed for business on the following holidays: New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day; Labor Day, Columbus Day; Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

I. RESPONSIBLE BIDDER REQUIREMENTS (Not Applicable to RFP 26-021-DH)

On August 8, 2023, the Kane County Board approved a Responsible Bidder Ordinance 23-340 which requires additional information and documentation from responders bidding on public works construction projects.

Included in this bid package is a Responsible Bidder Requirements Form. This document must be filled out and returned with the (bid/proposal). Failure to comply with all submission requirements set forth in Kane County Ordinance No. 23-340 is grounds for the County of Kane to determine that a submission is incomplete, which may result in a determination that Contractor is not a responsible bidder. In accordance with Kane County Ordinance No. 23-340, a Contractor that is actively classified as “pre-qualified” or “qualified” by the Purchasing Department is exempt from the comprehensive submission requirements and is not required to submit a Responsible Bidder Requirements Form.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

For

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

COMMODITY FLOW STUDY CONSULTANT

I. OVERVIEW

The Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking proposals for professional services from qualified and experienced firms or individuals to conduct a Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study (CFS) for Kane and DeKalb Counties.

The firm or individuals awarded a contract will be required to conduct the study and prepare a report which gathers information about the classification of the various chemicals being transported on highways, railroads, and pipelines through these counties.

II. INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

The intent and purpose of the specifications and requirements outlined below are to procure best offers for consulting services to conduct and prepare as necessary, the CFS. The specified requirements are not meant to exclude any particular service models, products, or programs, it is only for the purpose of establishing of pertinent information to assist Kane County in its evaluation and selection process of the best offer and most qualified vendor(s) that best meet the County’s objectives, contract requirements, and to efficiently perform the required services.

Vendors are encouraged to respond to this request for proposal and address the following (Sections I – VIII) in their entirety. Vendor to include their company or background profile, statement of qualifications, proposed scope of work, service offers, proposed cost and fee structures, management and support team, equipment, if applicable, and any other pertinent information as specified within this proposal document. The criteria used for the consideration and selection of a successful Vendor shall be the sole judgment of the County and Kane County Office of Emergency Management Department.

The successful Vendor identified through this procurement will be recommended for contract negotiations and will sign a service agreement, pending approval from the Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Committee and the full Kane County Board.

III. SCOPE OF SERVICES & REQUIREMENTS

The firm or individuals awarded a contract will be required to prepare Hazardous

Materials Commodity Flow Study to be included in the Kane County Hazardous Materials Response Plan. This work shall include but is not limited to collecting hazardous material flow information by truck, train, and pipeline. Given the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) grant, this study covers both Kane and DeKalb Counties and is paid for by DOT pass through money from IEMA, to Kane County OEM. Funding is also being provided by the Kane

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County Local Emergency Planning Committee (KCLEPC) to cover expenses not covered by the HMEP grant such as the pipeline portion of the study.

A. Project Description

The KCLEPC is seeking proposals from contractors experienced in designing and executing hazardous materials commodity flow studies. The selected contractor will be expected to provide actual project services using project development and data collection tools from similar and previous commodity flow studies, and will be expected to conduct the following general tasks:

1) Meet with or review Tier II reports of selected facility operators subject to EPCRA planning requirements to determine quantity and types of hazardous materials being transported to and/or from each of these selected facilities;

2) Collect, review and compile data on hazardous materials flow to determine common transportation routes currently being used and potential future routes; Identify hazardous materials flow patterns by mode and major transportation corridor. Identify and characterize fixed facilities that store, use, or transport hazardous materials.

3) Survey and record the location, vehicle type, quantity and material identification at selected locations and times, where and when the transportation of substances is likely to occur. Locations may include highways, pipelines, airports, and railroads;

4) Identify trends and other issues (if any) in hazardous materials movement;

5) Produce maps, tables, GIS products, and analytical findings to support LEPC planning and emergency operations updates

6) Share project data and final reports with the KCLEPC for inclusion and use in their respective preparedness activities.

B. Deliverables Summary

1) Determine over-all scope of project;

2) Use consistent established data collection methods and tools to conduct the hazardous materials commodity flow study;

3) Design a hazardous materials commodity flow study that results in tangible, applicable information and tools for emergency planners, responders and facility operators;

4) Submit a comprehensive final report detailing the results of the data collection and offering a clear depiction of routes used for the transportation of hazardous materials within Kane and DeKalb Counties. Including changes in trends, in quantities, risk, hazard, vulnerable population and/ or critical infrastructure.

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5.) Submit annual Reports to the KCLEPC at a meeting. This can be done via video teleconference; to update the committee on where the project is at the current point in time.

C. Field Data Collection - Roadway Conduct placard and truck counts on major Corridors

Counts should be preformed during representative time periods and must capture:

Total truck volume Placarded vehicles Hazard classes and UN/NA numbers Vehicle type/configuration Direction of travel Locations with the highest observed placarded frequencies

- Railway/Railroad Hazardous Commodity flows based upon reporting

Vulnerable roadway/rail crossings analysis

- Pipeline

Hazard class and Commodity summary Mapping of pipeline corridors relative to populations and critical facilities with commodity profile.

D. Scope-Specific Responses

Within the proposal response regarding the Scope of Work, answers are required and must be provided to the following questions:

(1) What is the recommended approach to identify trucks carrying chemicals on the highways in both counties?

(2) How will railroad information about hazardous substances be obtained and evaluated?

(3) How will the chemical and hazardous substance information be assessed to determine potential threats to public health and infrastructure?

(4) What is the environmental Risk Assessment experience of the individuals who will conduct the Study?

(5) How will pipeline information be collected and indicated as part of a map?

(6) How will volunteers from Kane County OEM be utilized as part of the traffic study portion of the report to capture additional information?

E. Schedule of Deliverables

It is expected that the final study will be submitted to the Kane County Office of Emergency Management for review by the Kane County Local Emergency Planning Committee (KC LEPC) before the April 20, 2028 meeting. Annual

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Updates are expected to be submitted at the Spring KC LEPC Meetings with a slide deck. These meeting may be conducted via video teleconference.

IV. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS & SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an electronic proposal submittal process. An original RFP response (with all required submittal documents) must be submitted electronically at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/kanecounty and one (1) redacted copy marked as “Redacted Copy” (if applicable) to comply with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

Please upload your complete Proposal response through Bidnet Direct prior to the due date and time.

The proposal shall be tabulated in separate sections responding to the proposal requirements (Section I-VIII), in order for a particular section to be used in the contract.

All proposals should contain the following tabs in the format described below or as best determined by providers.

A. Requested Response Format

• Cover page/Table of contents

• Background & Organizational Overview

• Scope of Work and Technical Offer

Workplan & Schedule Cost Proposal

• References

• Any Concluding remarks or Additional Information

• Required Forms

• Cover Page/Table of Contents

The contents shall include an index of the Submittal Response, Technical Offer contents, etc. and attachments.

• Background & Organizational Overview

This section should contain an overview of the company or individual’s information and background. The name of the firm, the address of the proposing office(s), and the contact individuals authorized to answer technical questions, together with their telephone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses. Furthermore, this shall include the name(s) of all individuals who will conduct the work to research and develop the CFS including a summary of their respective qualifications and experience with conducting these types of studies. The cover letter must also be signed by a person or persons authorized to bind the Vendors.

• Scope of Work and Technical Offer

This section shall address a complete description, but not limited to the following:

19 | P a g e o Proposed Technical Offer with description for completion of each task required to complete the study and produce a report per specification o Schedule of events showing milestone activities to complete the study by April 20, 2028 o Cost estimate – clearly describe the breakdown of costs for the CFS and the administrative fees necessary to run the study. OEM will consider the effectiveness, reasonableness of rates, and transparency of the proposed pricing.

o The KCLEPC is not liable for any cost incurred by proposers in replying to this RFP, nor will the KCLEPC entertain paying such costs as part of any contract negotiated with any vendor.

• References

Provide at least three (3) references for similar services completed by the company, preferably to municipalities, governmental agencies, or of better-know companies. Provide a list of client references. Include client name, contact persons, and phone numbers. The vendor may utilize the provided reference page (page 25) and/or provide in a format determined by the proposer.

• Concluding Remarks

This section shall contain any final remarks or elaboration that the Vendor(s) believe is important to gain a clear understanding of the proposed services and/or the Offeror's capabilities, imperative to the County

• Required Forms

This section shall contain the signed Proposal Response Form (page 23-24), proof of insurance (COI meeting the County’s requirements required upon award), and the two (2) signed and notarized disclosure forms (see sample pages 26-27).

V. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The primary factor in determining the successful proposer will be the proposer’s ability to provide the services described in this Request for Proposal, as determined by responses to this Request for Proposals, references, and oral interviews/presentation (if required), including, without limitation, similar successful experiences in size, scope of service and operation, with similar setting and requirements. However, the County will consider cost or revenue, particularly in the event of significant differences between proposers with similar qualifications.

Proposers will additionally be evaluated based on the Proposer’s responsiveness to this RFP, technical approach, and offers, staff qualifications of principals, associates, and staff within the proposer organization. The County will also review any other relevant factors or alternate proposals and the scope of service offered not mentioned above, if it should be considered in favor of or advantageous to the County.

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All proposals submitted in response to the RFP will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Criteria Weight

Methodological Approach & Understanding: The overall viability of the proposed strategy for performing the Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study. Proposal should demonstrate that the proposer fully understands and is capable to meet the needs of the County

40%

Organizational Experience & Staff Qualifications: Demonstrated experience of the firm or individual and the credentials of its personnel in implementing a Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study or similar work scope and complexity.

25%

Costs: Cost effectiveness and transparency of the proposed pricing.

Evaluation will consider clarity of services, reasonableness of rates, and value offered to the County.

25%

References: Proposer should provide a minimum of three (3) references, preferably current or past government clients from who you furnish(ed) hazardous material flow studies. Please be sure that these references can attest to the firm or individual’s knowledge, quality of work, timeliness, diligence, working relationships and flexibility.

10%

VI. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

A. Service Agreement (if applicable)

The Vendors are expected to sign a service agreement based on the County’s terms and conditions and shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. The Vendors shall submit their own contract or agreement version along with their RFP response to the County for consideration and review by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

B. Definitions

For purposes of this offer, the terms Offeror, Bidder, Contractors, Provider, Vendors, Professional, Facility, and Agency are used interchangeably.

C. Contract Terms The contract term shall be effective upon execution of the acceptance page, or the subsequent service agreement (if applicable), and shall remain in full force and effect until completion of the Study, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. For purposes of the Agreement, the Study shall be deemed complete upon conclusion of all tasks, deliverables, submission of all

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This contract is contingent on the appropriation of sufficient funds; Kane County reserves the right to renegotiate the scope of work to meet its budgetary demands or amend the contract requirements or add additional services, review annual performance and operation and other pertinent areas required for a successful study and services to the County and the Kane County Office of Emergency Management Department.

D. Contract Assignment A contract or any part hereof entered into as a result of this RFP shall not be assigned, sublet, or transferred directly or indirectly, without prior written consent of the County.

E. Vendor Liability The vendor shall be responsible for any and all damage as a result of the vendor's negligence involving any equipment or service provided under the terms of the contract.

F. Selection and Award

The evaluation process will be based upon a combination of factors specified above. When the proposal review team has finished rating and ranking proposals (including holding interviews, if desired), the team will recommend a proposal to Kane County, IL Board for consideration of award. Kane County will then enter into a negotiated Agreement with the selected Proposer which shall include all material terms and conditions agreed upon by Kane County and the Proposer.

VII. SUMMARY OF KEY DATES

The following timeline for submission of proposals is to be considered binding. At the conclusion of the evaluation process, all Respondents will be informed of the evaluation team’s findings. Key RFP dates and milestones are as follows:

Activity Date Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) October 2, 2026 Submission Deadline for Written Questions October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Response to written questions and the last publication of Addenda October 15, 2026

Submission Deadline – Proposals Due Date Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT

Initial evaluation and meeting of stakeholders TBA Interview of selected/shortlisted vendors (if needed) TBA Final Selection TBA Approval by the Parent Committee TBA Approval by the Kane County Board TBA

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VIII. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

A. Disclaimer To the extent that you have obtained these RFP documents from a source other than Bidnet Direct, please be advised that the proposal documents may not include all updates, including, but not limited to, addendums, clarifications, and due date extensions. For all updates to the RFP documents, please visit https://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/kanecounty

B. Proposers’ Questions All questions pertaining to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to the Purchasing Department in writing as listed on the cover sheet no later than 10:00 a.m., October 14, 2026. For the quickest response to all questions, please send via e-mail to: PURCHASING@KANECOUNTYIL.GOV

C. Submittal of RFP response An original RFP response (with all required submittal documents) shall be submitted electronically to https://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/kanecounty prior to the submittal date and time. Submit one (1) redacted copy marked as “Redacted Copy” electronically (if applicable) to comply with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Please upload your complete proposal response through Bidnet Direct.