Fire_Department_Promotional_Testing.pdf

FY2027-RFP-206

FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL TESTING

City of Urbana

400 South Vine Street

Urbana, IL 61801

RELEASE DATE: September 21, 2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: October 1, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: October 5, 2026, 5:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/urbanaillinois

Fire Department Promotional Testing

I. Advertisement of Legal Notice II. Introduction

III. Instructions IV. Scope of Work V. Proposal Content and Format Requirements

VI. Vendor Submittals & Confirmations VII. Method of Award

VIII. Evaluation Criteria IX. Insurance Requirements X. Standard Terms & Conditions

Title: Fire Department Promotional Testing

1. 1. ............................................. Advertisement of Legal Notice

Fire Department

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP):

The City of Urbana will receive proposals for the following:

Fire Department Promotional Testing

The City of Urbana is seeking proposals for fire department promotional testing.

Proposals are required to be submitted via the City of Urbana's Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/urbanaillinois/projects/290986 until 5:00 pm on Monday, October 5, 2026. RFP instructions and selection procedures may also be obtained from the City of Urbana's

Procurement Portal.

Tal Prendergast

Deputy Fire Chief

City of Urbana

Publication Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/urbanaillinois/projects/290986

2. 2. .......................................................................... Introduction

2.1. 2.1. Summary

This text will be included in emailed notifications to vendors when you post your procurement.

The purpose of this “Request for Proposals: Fire Department Promotional Testing” is to select a qualified professional vendor to develop, validate, administer, and score assessment centers and written exams for the promotional testing of fire department: Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief and per the specifications contained herein. The selected vendor will also analyze test results and provide final results.

2.2. 2.2. Background

It is essential that the procedure comply with professional standards (Principles for the Validation and Use of

Personnel Selection Procedures, Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing) and legal guidelines (Uniform

Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures) and that every reasonable effort to minimize adverse impact be made.

Urbana Fire Department:

The City of Urbana Fire Department (“the Department”) provides fire protection to over 43,000 city residents as well as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. The department also provides mutual aid to neighboring communities. Contract language for Department personnel specifies an assessment center to be utilized in the promotional process.

The Department has 63.0 sworn full-time equivalent positions. The Department’s sworn staff consists of thirty (27) Firefighters, fifteen (15) Engineers, twelve (12) Lieutenants, three (3) Captains, three (3) Battalion

Chiefs, two (2) Deputy Chiefs, and one (1) Fire Chief.

Promotional Process:

The promotional process is outlined in the Fire Department Promotion Act. The use of physical criteria, including but not limited to fitness testing, agility testing, and medical evaluations is specifically barred from the Fire Officer promotional process. Scoring will be conducted solely by the assessment service evaluators. The final eligibility list will remain in effect for three (3) years after the date of the initial posting.

2.3. 2.3. Contact Information

Steven Doggett

Fire Chief

400 S. Vine Street

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: steven.doggett@urbanail.gov

Phone: (217) 729-2820

Department:

Fire

Department Head:

Steve Doggett

Fire Chief mailto:steven.doggett@urbanail.gov tel:(217)729-2820

2.4. 2.4. Timeline

Project Publish Date September 21, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory) September 21, 2026, 12:00am na

Question Submission Deadline October 1, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline October 5, 2026, 5:00pm

3. 3. ........................................................................... Instructions

3.1. 3.1. Submission

All submittals shall be provided in the format requested in a direct and concise manner. Submittals are required to be submitted via the City’s e-Procurement Portal by the date/time prescribed in this request. Any submittals received after the date and time specified in the request shall not be considered and will not be opened. It is the responsibility of the prospective vendors to ensure their submittal is complete in accordance with the requirements of this request in the City’s e-Procurement Portal, by the specified time and date.

Submittals received after the time and date will not be accepted.

3.2. 3.2. Pre-Submittal Meeting

No Pre-Submittal meeting is required for this procurement.

3.3. 3.3. Definitions

A. The term “City” refers to the City of Urbana except when a request is issued by the Urbana Free

Library, in which case it shall mean “City of Urbana on behalf of the Urbana Free Library”

B. A prospective Contracting Agency will be referred to as the “Vendor”, “Bidder”, “Contractor”, “Respondent”, “You”, or “Consultant.”

C. “Request”, “Invitation”, or “Solicitation” shall refer to this document that specifics the goods/services sought by the City.

D. “Proposal”, “Response”, or “Bid” shall refer to all proposals, bids, quotes, and/or qualifications submitted in response to the request or invitation.

E. “Time” shall refer to all time limits designated as days within these documents and shall be interpreted to mean calendar days unless otherwise specified.

F. A “Calendar Day” is every day on the calendar.

3.4. 3.4. Public Records and Requests for Confidential Treatment

A. Proposals become the property of the City and, along with late submissions, will not be returned to the proposing party. Your proposal will be open to the public under the Illinois Freedom of

Information Act (“FOIA”) (5 ILCS 140) and other applicable laws and rules, unless you request in your proposal that City treat certain information as exempt.

B. A request for confidential treatment will not supersede the City’s legal obligations under FOIA. The

City will not honor requests to exempt entire proposals, and it shall be your responsibility as the proposing party to show the specific grounds under FOIA or other law or rule that support exempt treatment. Regardless the application of any exemptions pursuant to FOIA or other law or rule, the

City shall disclose the successful proposer’s name, the substance of the proposal, and the price.

C. If you request exempt treatment of portion(s) of your proposal, you must submit an additional copy of your proposal with such exempt information redacted. This copy must state the general nature of the material redacted and shall retain as much of the proposal as possible. You, the proposing party, shall be responsible for any costs associated with the City’s defense of your request for exempt treatment.

D. Further, you agree to allow the City to facilitate evaluation, or to respond to requests for public records. Additionally, you warrant that the copy or duplication of your proposal pursuant to a request for public records will not violate the rights of any third party.

E. Any restriction on the use of proprietary information contained within a proposal shall be clearly stated as such within the proposal. The City will only be able to comply with a request for confidentiality to the extent allowed by law.

3.5. 3.5. Responsibilities of Respondent

A. It shall be the responsibility of each Respondent to be fully familiar with the instructional, technical, legal, and other requirements or conditions contained in and included with this Request and any associated addenda. No plea of error or ignorance by a Respondent regarding this information shall be accepted.

B. Should a Respondent find discrepancies or omissions in the specifications or other contract documents or be in doubt as to the meaning of any specification or term, the Respondent shall notify the City at least two (2) business days prior to the deadline for submission.

C. The Contractor shall indicate in its submittal whether subcontractors may be used for any portion of the work and, if so, furnish a written list of all proposed subcontractors and the nature of the Work being provided.

D. The successful respondent shall be capable of providing any additional documentation required

(typically any required insurance certificates or bonds) and an executed contract in an approved form within fifteen (15) days from the date of the Notice of Award.

E. Unless specified otherwise, successful respondent shall execute a City provided or City approved contract. Contract documents shall incorporate all requirements/conditions established in the solicitation, along with Vendor submissions, other required documents post-award, contract, and any associated change orders.

3.6. 3.6. Questions

All questions pertaining to this request shall be submitted in writing through the OpenGov Procurement

Question & Answer Tab via the City’s e-Procurement Portal until the date/time prescribed in this request. Please include the section title for each question, if applicable, in order to ensure that the questions asked are responded to correctly. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed to bidders/consultants following this solicitation on the City’s e-Procurement Portal.

3.7. 3.7. Addenda

Any addenda shall be posted on the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Addenda notifications will be emailed to all persons on record as following this procurement. Failure of any bidder/consultant to receive any such addenda or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder/consultant from any obligation under their bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the contract documents.

3.8. 3.8. Withdrawal of Bid/Proposal

Bids/Proposals may be withdrawn through the City’s e-Procurement Portal; the responding firm may

“unsubmit” their bid/proposal in OpenGov Procurement prior to the submission deadline. After withdrawing a previously submitted bid/proposal, the responding firm may submit another bid/proposal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/urbanaillinois/projects/290986 https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/urbanaillinois/projects/290986 any time prior to the submittal deadline. If an award is made, the City shall do so within ninety (90) calendar days of the actual submission deadline. During this 90-day period, the submissions constitutes an irrevocable offer subject to acceptance by the City and the Vendor may not withdraw or attempt to change its submittal. After such time has elapsed, the Vendor may withdraw the proposal if it has not been selected prior to the request to withdraw. Except as otherwise provided by regulation, all decisions to permit the correction or withdrawal of bids/proposals following the submittal deadline, or to cancel awards or contracts based on bid/proposal mistakes, will be submitted in writing and will be supported by a written determination made by the City procurement contact.

3.9. 3.9. City’s Rights Reserved

The City of Urbana reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or any part therof, and to waive any technicalities or informalities deemed to be in the best interests of the City. Any such decision shall be considered final. Proposals shall be opened in private so as to avoid disclosure of contents to competing respondents. The Evaluation Committee may request additional information and/or conduct interviews/discussions with any respondent who submits an acceptable or potentially acceptable proposal.

Respondents shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals. During the course of such discussions, the Evaluation Committee shall not disclose any information derived from one proposal to any other respondent. The City of Urbana reserves the right to negotiate final specifications, terms and conditions, which may be necessary or appropriate to the accomplishment of the purpose of this RFP. The City may require the RFP and the respondent’s proposal be incorporated in full or in part as Contract Documents. This implies that the RFP and all responses, supplemental information, and other submissions provided by the respondent during discussions or negotiations may be held by the City as contractually binding on the successful respondent. When the

Evaluation Committee determines a respondent’s proposal to be unacceptable, such respondent shall not be afforded an additional opportunity to supplement its proposal. The City of Urbana will not be liable in any way for any costs incurred by respondents in replying to this RFP.

3.10. 3.10. Conditional Award

Successful Vendor shall provide any required conditional award items and information as may be required within fourteen (14) days from the Notice of Award and prior to execution of the contract by the City to avoid delays and potential award cancellation. Prospective vendors shall be familiar with the requirements in this solicitation related to, but not limited to, insurance and bonding requirements.

3.11. 3.11. No Bid

Anyone part who does not submit a proposal for the work but who wishes to receive final tabulations or award information may “Follow” the project to receive automated notifications pertaining to this solicitation.

4. 4. ....................................................................... Scope of Work

4.1. 4.1. Provide fire department promotional testing services for the ranks of Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief.

The scope of services covered within this RFP is to establish a working relationship with a vendor that can develop and administer assessment centers and written examination portions of the positions of Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Battalion Chief.

It is expected that the successful Vendor will provide a comprehensive set of services for each promotional test including but not limited to the following:

A. Make recommendations on appropriate test procedures and provide options and alternatives (if appropriate), and administer assessment services for promotional testing including the following:

1. Facilitating practical assessments for eligible candidates.

2. Providing orientation meetings with candidates the day before the actual assessment day.

3. Recruiting and training assessors and proctor(s).

4. Developing testing schedules, rule sheets, and process for selection of candidates’ testing positions.

5. Coordinating and administering a minimum of four (4) assessment centers: Assessment center tests will be negotiated between the City and the Vendor to ensure a comprehensive, competitive, and challenging process is provided for the desired qualities of the position.

6. Providing feedback at the end of the testing session.

B. Maintain security of test material.

C. Provide video recording of all candidate assessment stations, assessor comments, and scoring. A copy of all videos must be provided to the department upon completion of the final exam component.

D. Develop scoring procedures and provide same day scoring for all tests.

E. Provide feedback on candidates’ examination results to the UFD Command Staff.

F. Provide documentation necessary to fulfill professional and legal requirements.

G. Assist with responding to examination appeals which result from the testing procedure and rescore tests if necessary.

H. Develop, administer, and score a written exam utilizing Fire Service text and related publication resources that are relative to the fire service in conjunction with department supplied policies and procedures selected by Urbana Fire Department.

I. Provide a resource list of textbooks and publications used to create written examinations.

J. Provide expert testimony in court, if necessary.

All exercises will be unique to the specific testing cycle and based on policies, procedures, and methods of the

Urbana Fire Department that are in effect at the time of testing. The selected vendor will utilize input from

UFD command staff to formulate exercises and evaluation of the processes.

The City reserves the right to modify the scope of services at any time before execution of a contract to add, delete, or otherwise amend any item(s), as it deems necessary, in its sole judgment, and in the best interest of the City.

5. 5. ....................... Proposal Content and Format Requirements

The respondents shall submit a copy of their Proposal for the project. Each copy shall include the information outlined below:

A. Company Description: A brief description of the company along with any proposed subcontractors, if applicable.

B. Understanding: A brief discussion of your understanding of the goods/services being requested.

C. Approach: Discuss how your company will approach delivery of requested goods/services.

D. Experience & References: Provide a summary of your experience along with three (3) applicable references you’ve provided similar goods or services to that are being requested. References should be from goods/services provided within the last five (5) years.

E. Team: Identify key staff that will be assigned to provide the goods/services along with applicable

Companies may include any other considerations and information they believe to be related and relevant provided their proposal does not exceed any prescribed page limits. However, please submit succinct and structured documentation that is responsive to what is being requested. Extraneous marketing materials should not be included with the submittal.

Page Number Limit: 10

6. 6. ..................................... Vendor Submittals & Confirmations

6.1. 1. Confirmation of Understanding & Authorization* By confirming, vendor is certifying that they have read and understand the provisions of this procurement and are authorized to submit response on behalf of the company.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.2. 2. Confirmation of Insurance Requirements* By confirming, vendor is certifying that they have fully read and are capable of providing any required

Insurance at the limits required in accordance with the costs included in their submission. Vendor also certified that they understand that failure to meet these requirements post award may lead to cancellation of award.

Any consideration for alternative limits should have been submitted in writing through the OpenGov Procurement Question &

Answer Tab prior to submission.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6.3. 3. Proposal*

DO NOT INCLUDE COST INFORMATION HERE

*Response required

6.4. 4. Cost Proposal* *Response required

6.5. 5. Would you be utilizing subcontractors for this project?

☐ Yes

☐ No

When equals "Yes"

6.5.1. 5.1. Subcontractor(s) Information* Please include the following for each subcontractor:

• Name

• Phone Number

• Email

• Type of Work Being Performed

*Response required

6.6. 6. W-9* *Response required

6.7. 7. Vendor Representations and Additional Duties Form

6.7.1. 7.1. Does the vendor agree to the following?* The Vendor agrees that following representations and additional duties are a material part of the contract.

The vendor, having been duly sworn under oath, certifies and agrees as follows:

A. None of the Vendor or its partners, officers, owners, employees, or agents have been barred from contracting with a unit of State or local government in the past five years as a result of a conviction for bid rigging, in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-3 or any similar offense of any state or the United

States which contains the same elements as this offense. 720 ILCS 5/33E-11.

B. None of the Vendor or its partners, officers, owners, employees, or agents have ever been barred from contracting with a unit of State or local government as a result of a conviction for bid rotating, in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-4 or any similar offense of any state or the United States which contains the same elements as this offense. 720 ILCS 5/33E-11.

C. If the Vendor holds any elected or appointed office under the laws or Constitution of this State, the

Vendor is in compliance with the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act. 50 ILCS 105/3.

D. The Vendor is not a municipal officer with a prohibited financial interest in this contract, directly in the officer’s own name or indirectly in the name of any other person, association, trust, or corporation, in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/3.1-55-10.

E. If the Vendor employs commercial motor vehicle operators, the Vendor is in compliance with the

Federal Highway Administration rules for controlled substances and alcohol use and testing. 49 CFR

Parts 40 and 382.

F. During the term of this contract, the Vendor shall comply with (a) Urbana City Code Section 2-119, which prohibits employment discrimination by contractors and vendors with the City; (B) the Equal

Employment Opportunity provisions of Ill. Admin. Code tit. 44, § 750; and (C) Article 2 of the

Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/2-101 et seq., including without limitation the requirement that the Vendor have a written sexual harassment policy in conformance with 775 ILCS 5/2-105.

G. If this contract involves the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement, or maintenance of public works, the Vendor has filed with the City and made available to the general public a copy of the Vendor’s written substance abuse prevention program, which meets or exceeds the requirements of 820 ILCS 265/15.

H. If this contract involves the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement, or maintenance of public works, the Vendor shall use United States produced steel products, in compliance with 30 ILCS 565/4.

I. If this contract involves the construction, addition to, or alteration of public works, the Vendor shall employ laborers in compliance with the Veterans Preference Act (330 ILCS 55/0.01 et seq.) and the

Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570/0.01 et seq.).

J. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act, which requires the payment of the prevailing rate of wage to all laborers, workers, and mechanics employed by or on behalf of a public body in the construction, demolition, maintenance, or repair of public works. 820

ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. The prevailing wage rates are established and revised by the Department of

Labor and are available at www.state.il.us/agency/idol/rates/rates.htm.

K. The Vendor shall obtain from all subcontractors to be used in the performance of this contract a sworn statement agreeing to the representations and additional duties contained on this document. The Vendor shall maintain the sworn statements on file for the duration of this contract and shall promptly provide them to the City upon request. If a subcontractor is or becomes ineligible for a contract with the City, the Vendor promptly shall terminate its subcontract upon the

City’s request. The Vendor shall include adequate provisions in all subcontracts to allow it to terminate such subcontracts as required herein.

The representations contained on this document are true, complete, and correct in all respects. The representations contained herein are continuing. If any such representation is no longer true or correct, the

Vendor promptly shall notify the City in writing.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "No"

6.7.2. 7.1.1. If you disagree with a statement, please state the statement and explain why. * *Response required

6.7.3. 7.2. Please select one statement, in accordance with 65 ILCS 5/11-42.1-1* ☐ The Vendor is not delinquent in the payment of any tax administered by the Department of Revenue unless the Vendor is contesting, in accordance with the procedures established by the appropriate revenue

Act, its liability for the tax or the amount of tax.

☐ The Vendor has entered into an agreement with the Department of Revenue for the payment of all such taxes that are due and is in compliance with the agreement.

*Response required

6.7.4. 7.3. Does this response have any proprietary information?* Refer to Public Records and Requests for Confidential Treatment under Instructions.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

6.7.5. 7.3.1. Upload Redacted Response* *Response required

When equals "No"

6.7.6. 7.3.2. Acknowledgment of FOIA Requests* By confirming, the vendor understands that the submittal is subject to FOIA and the City is required to share information that is subject to FOIA requirements.

☐ Please confirm https://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/rates/rates.htm https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/urbanaillinois/projects/290986/document?section=undefined

*Response required

7. 7. ................................................................... Method of Award

7.1. 7.1. General

A. Awards shall only be made to Vendors deemed responsible with fully responsive submittals.

B. Should an awarded vendor be incapable of meeting any conditional award provisions, City may make an award to the next ranked vendor.

C. If an award is not made within 45 days after unsealing submittals, respondent may request a withdrawal of their submittal without penalty.

7.2. 7.2. Best Value

A. If an award is made, it shall be to the submittal that offers the best overall value as determined by a

City evaluation team.

B. If deemed necessary, City may opt to conduct subsequent interviews with any respondents they deem necessary.

8. 8. ................................................................ Evaluation Criteria

A. Proposals will be reviewed by the City’s evaluation team for the purpose of making a recommendation for award.

B. After evaluation (and interviews, if deemed necessary), the City will negotiate final terms of a formal contract with the respondent that offers the best overall solution. If the preferred respondent is unable to execute a contract with acceptable terms to the City, the City will begin contract negotiations with the next best respondent provided evaluation team supports the award.

C. General Criteria for Evaluation Includes:

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Content, understanding, and approach of the scope of work requested.

N/A N/A

2. Qualifications and experience of respondent. N/A N/A

3. Qualifications and experience of key staff providing services.

N/A N/A

4. Completeness of the proposal. N/A N/A

5. Readiness and capacity to complete scope of work within specified schedule.

N/A N/A

6. Ability of Vendor to provide future assistance with requested services.

N/A N/A

7. Cost effectiveness N/A N/A

9. 9. ....................................................... Insurance Requirements

The following table details insurance requirements for City contracts, which generally apply to purchases over

$10,000. All contractors performing work on the City’s premises should provide insurance, even for contracts of less than $10,000. These requirements apply when a vendor or contractor is performing work for the City, but not to purchases of only materials or supplies. Other exceptions may be approved as described below.

This section will be updated from-time-to-time.

Requirements and Insurance Certificates.

1. The City of Urbana and its officers and employees will be named as additional insured parties on all policies.

2. The City’s interests as additional insured parties will be on a primary and non-contributory basis on all policies and noted as such on insurance certificates.

3. All policies will be written on an occurrence basis (no “claims made” policies).

4. Insurance certificates will be provided prior to the City’s execution of a contract.

5. Contractor or vendor provides an insurance certificate that details coverage described above and requires notification to the City if a policy is cancelled or not renewed.

6. The contractor must require all subcontractors to have the same coverage. This requirement will be included in the contract terms, but no verification is required.

Custody of Insurance Certificates. Each department will hold insurance certificates in a centralized location and maintain a listing of insurance policies and expiration dates. The listing will be reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure that no policies for current projects will lapse within the next 60 days. Written notice will be made to each vendor or contractor with uncompleted work on a contract for whom a policy will lapse within the next 60 days, and staff will follow up to ensure compliance.

Inspection. Because of the liability to the City associated with inadequate or lapsed insurance, the listing and insurance certificates will be available for inspection by the Finance Director or City Attorney upon request.

Exceptions to Requirement. Because of potential liability for the City, insurance requirements will be waived only with written agreement of the Finance Director and City Attorney.

10. 10.............................................. Standard Terms & Conditions

These standard terms and conditions shall govern the final contractual obligation of the successful respondent to provide requested goods and services unless supplemental terms and conditions are included which supersede specific individual standard terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions are negotiated and agreed upon by both parties post-award, prior to final contract execution.

10.1. 10.1. Silence of Specifications

The apparent silence of the specifications as to any detail or apparent omission from it as to a detailed description concerning point shall be interpreted as meaning that only the best commercial material or practice shall prevail and that only items of the best materials or workmanship are to be used.

10.2. 10.2. New Goods; Title

All goods, equipment, and materials must be of current date (latest model or supply) and meet specifications. This provision excludes the use of surplus, re-manufactured or used products, either in part or in whole, except where the specifications explicitly provide therefore. Further, the Vendor warrants that it has lien free title to all equipment, supplies or materials purchased under the terms of this Contract.

10.3. 10.3. Quantities

Where quantities are specifically stated, the Vendor shall deliver, and the City shall pay for only such quantities as therein stated.

10.4. 10.4. Prices

The prices for goods and services shall be complete and shall include all equipment, labor, materials, shipping, handling, installation, and other charges unless specifically denoted otherwise. Where prices are given in both words and figures, the words shall govern.

If unit pricing is utilized and there is a discrepancy between the total amount and a unit price, the unit price shall govern. Vendor shall provide all goods and services in accordance with the pricing included in Vendor’s response unless otherwise provided for in the Contract Documents.

10.5. 10.5. Delivery

Vendor shall complete delivery of goods or services in accordance with the provisions of the solicitation.

Each shipment shall include a separate invoice.

• Delay: Should the Vendor be delayed by the City for any cause, there shall be added to the time of completion a time equal to the period of such delay caused by the City. However, the Vendor shall not be entitled to claim damages or extra compensation for such delay or suspension.

• Point of Destination: All materials shipped to the City must be shipped F.O.B. to the designated location. If no location is designated, items shall be shipped to Urbana City Hall located at 400 S.

Vine Street Urbana, IL 61801. If delivery requires a City representative to be present to receive the delivery then arrangements must be made in advance by the Vendor to ensure City representative will be available and present at the time of delivery.

• Method and Containers: Unless otherwise specified, goods shall be delivered in commercial packages in standard commercial containers, so constructed as to insure acceptance by common or other carrier for safe transportation, at the lowest rate, to the point of delivery. Containers become the property of the City unless otherwise definitely specified by the Vendor.

• Delivery Failures: Failure of a Vendor to deliver within the time specified or within thirty (30) days of issuance of the Purchase Order if no time is specified, or failure to make replacements of rejected articles when so requested, immediately or as directed by the City, shall constitute authority for the

City to purchase in the open market articles of comparable grade to replace the articles rejected or not delivered. On all such purchases, the Vendor shall reimburse the City, within a reasonable time specified by the City, for any expense incurred in excess of Contract prices. Such purchases shall be deducted from Contract quantities. Should public necessity demand it, the City reserves the right to use or consume articles delivered which are substandard in quality, subject to an adjustment in price to be determined by the City.

10.6. 10.6. Payment

If payment terms are not indicated, the City shall make payment no more than 30 days after receipt of an invoice, pay application, or pay request that has been approved by authorized City representative. Vendor shall list applicable P.O. number on all invoices and packing lists.

10.7. 10.7. Tax Exemption

The City is exempt from paying federal excise tax, state and local retailers’ occupation tax, state and local service occupation tax, use tax, service use tax, and sales tax. The City’s tax exempt number will be furnished to the successful respondent upon execution of a final contract.

10.8. 10.8. Inspection; Rejection; Acceptance

Before making payment, the City may inspect all goods delivered and services performed and reject those that are defective or nonconforming. The City may return rejected goods and goods supplied in excess quantities to the Vendor at the Vendor’s risk and expense. The Vendor shall promptly correct all work or services identified to be defective or nonconforming, whether observed before or after completion of the services.

The Vendor is responsible for all costs of correcting such defective or nonconforming goods or services, including costs associated with repairing any damage, re‐performing the services, and incurred due to the

Vendor’s inadequate performance.

10.9. 10.9. Warranties

In addition to all warranties provided by law and unless specified otherwise in the request, the Vendor warrants that the goods delivered pursuant to this request:

A. Conform to the descriptions and specifications contained herein;

B. Are fit for the purpose for which such goods are ordinarily employed and any particular use the City has specified to the Vendor;

C. Are new, unused, and safe for their intended purpose;

D. Are free from any security interests, liens, claims, or encumbrances;

E. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws;

F. Do not infringe upon or violate any copyrights or patents, unless the City has furnished the designs used on the goods; and

G. Will operate for a reasonable period under normal use.

10.10. 10.10. Cancellation

The time for delivery of goods or performance of services pursuant to this request is of the essence. The City may cancel any or all of the contract without liability if the Vendor: (a) fails to meet price, quantity, quality, or delivery requirements; (b) ceases to operate in the normal course of business; (c) declares bankruptcy or otherwise is subject to legal proceedings concerning creditor relief; (d) applies for or is subject to appointment of a receiver; or (e) makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors. The City also reserves the right to cancel for any other reason permitted by the Uniform Commercial Code.

10.11. 10.11. Attorney's Fees

If the City initiates suit for any default of the Vendor and the City substantially prevails in any such suit, the

Vendor shall pay the City’s costs to enforce the terms of the P.O., including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.

10.12. 10.12. Indemnification

Except for claims based solely upon the negligence, gross negligence, or willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct of the City, its officers, agents, or employees, the Vendor shall INDEMNIFY and DEFEND the

City and its officers, agents, and employees against all claims, including attorneys’ fees, arising from:

A. Any defect in the goods or services that existed at the time of delivery to the City;

B. The Vendor’s breach of any warranty; or

C. The Vendor’s performance or failure to perform the provisions of this P.O.

10.13. 10.13. Risk of Loss

The Vendor shall bear the risk of loss, injury, or destruction of the goods or services specified in the final contract until delivery to the specified destination and the City’s inspection and acceptance.

10.14. 10.14. Independent Contractor

The City and successful respondent are independent contractors with respect to each other, and nothing in this request or final contract creates an association, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between them.

10.15. 10.15. Force Majeure

Neither party will be deemed to be in default for performance delays caused by floods, earthquakes, fires, epidemics, pandemics, wars, riots, or other civil disturbances. The City may cancel the contract after determining such delay will prevent successful performance of work associated with contractual terms and conditions.

10.16. 10.16. Assignment; Subcontractors

The Vendor shall not assign or subcontract its rights without the City’s prior written approval. All Work performed for the Vendor by any subcontractor will be pursuant to an appropriate written agreement which specifically binds the subcontractor to the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, but no contractual relationship shall exist between any subcontractor and City.

10.17. 10.17. Governing Law

All applicable Federal and State laws, municipal ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the scope of work shall apply to and deemed included in the final Contract. The parties shall construe this contract according to Illinois law and the Urbana City Code and shall initiate and maintain any action to interpret or enforce this contract in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, Champaign

County, Illinois.

10.18. 10.18. Nonwaiver

Either party’s failure to enforce any provision of this contract will not be deemed a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision. A waiver of any provision of this contract is valid only if in writing and signed by the parties.

10.19. 10.19. Requirements for Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity in Employment, Human Rights Guarantee, and Sexual Harassment Prevention

Vendor shall comply with:

A. Urbana City Code Section 2-119, which prohibits employment discrimination by contractors and vendors with the City;

B. The Equal Employment Opportunity provisions of Ill. Admin. Code tit. 44, § 750; and

C. Article 2 of the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/2-101 et seq., including without limitation the requirement that the Vendor have a written sexual harassment policy in conformance with 775 ILCS

5/2-105.

10.20. 10.20. Survival

The obligations set forth in the paragraphs entitled Warranties, Default, Indemnification, and Governing Law shall survive the termination of the contract.

10.21. 10.21. Use of City's Name

The City’s name or logo shall not be used in any form of advertising without the City’s prior written permission. The City’s name or logo shall not be used in any form of advertising without the City’s prior written permission.

10.22. 10.22. Notice of Award

The City will notify the Successful Respondent of their final selection for award; said notice will include subsequent award conditions and request for any additional documentation required for execution of contract.

10.23. 10.23. Change Orders

Any modifications or amendment to an existing contract or agreement shall be mutually agreed upon in writing and signed by both the Vendor and authorized City representative.

10.24. 10.24. Proof of license, permit, etc.

Vendors must provide proof of conformance with any applicable Federal/State/Local permits, licenses, certifications, etc., as stated in the scope of work. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to inquire about requirements with Procurement Contact.

10.25. 10.25. Confidentiality

Vendor understands that the submittal is subject to FOIA and the City is required to share information that is subject to FOIA requirements

10.26. 10.26. Disputes and Remedies

Disputes concerning a question of fact arising under this Contract that are not disposed of by agreement between the Vendor and the City’s authorized representative shall be decided by the Mayor. The decision of the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee for the determination of such decisions shall be final and conclusive unless determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been fraudulent, or capricious, or arbitrary, or so grossly erroneous as necessarily to imply bad faith or not supported by substantial evidence. In connection with any proceeding under this clause, the Vendor shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of its position. Pending final decision of a dispute hereunder, the Vendor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the Contract and in accordance with the decision of the

Mayor or Mayor’s designee, whichever was last issued.

10.27. 10.27. Default and Termination

A. In the event the Vendor voluntarily petitions for bankruptcy or is adjudged bankrupt or makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or if a receiver is appointed on account of the

Vendor’s insolvency or in the event that any of the provisions of this Contract are violated by the

Vendor or by any of its subcontractors or the City reasonably believes such violation is likely, the

City may terminate the Contract immediately by sending written notice to the Vendor.

B. Additionally, the City may serve notice upon the Vendor of intention to terminate unless certain remedial actions are taken. Unless within five (5) days after the serving of such notice upon the

Vendor such violation shall cease and arrangements satisfactory to the City for correction be made, the Contract shall upon expiration of said five (5) days cease and terminate with no further notice.

C. After termination, the City may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion at the expense of the Vendor, and the Vendor shall be liable to the City for any excess cost occasioned to the City thereby, and in such event the City may take possession of and utilize in completing the work, such materials and equipment including those of the Vendor as may be on the site of the work and necessary therefore.

D. Vendor shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the City to enforce any provision of this

Contract and/or to remedy any Vendor default or breach of this Contract, including all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees.

10.28. 10.28. Remedies

In the event of a default, the non-defaulting party shall be entitled to all available remedies, whether in law or in equity.