IFB Contract B-52081 St. Louis Data Center.docx

The Parties to this Contract are the State of Illinois acting through the undersigned Agency (the “State”) and Vendor. This Contract, consisting of the signature page and numbered sections listed below and any attachments referenced in this Contract, constitute the entire Contract between the Parties concerning the subject matter of the Contract, and in signing the Contract, the Vendor affirms that the Certifications and if applicable the Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest attached hereto are true and accurate as of the date of the Vendor’s execution of the Contract. This Contract supersedes all prior proposals, contracts and understandings between the Parties concerning the subject matter of the Contract. This Contract can be signed in multiple counterparts upon agreement of the Parties.

Contract includes BidBuy Purchase Order? (The Agency answers this question prior to Contract filing.)

☐ Yes ☐ No Contract uses Illinois Procurement Gateway Certifications and Disclosures?

☐ Yes (IPG Certifications and Disclosures including IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure (formerly named Forms B)) ☐ No

1. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

2. PRICING

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

4. STANDARD BUSINESS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

5. SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

6. STANDARD ILLINOIS CERTIFICATIONS

7. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (IF APPLICABLE)

8. CONTRACT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES – “IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure (formerly called FORMS B)” (IF APPLICABLE)

9. PURCHASE ORDER FROM BIDBUY (IF APPLICABLE)

In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Contract, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree to the terms and conditions set forth herein and have caused this Contract to be executed by their duly authorized representatives on the dates shown on the following CONTRACT SIGNATURES page.

STATE OF ILLINOIS

INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY CONTRACT

St. Louis Data Center Colocation Space for ICN BidBuy Bid Number 26-448DOIT-ADMIN-B-52081

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Information and Technology Contract V.26.1

VENDOR

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Date:

STATE OF ILLINOIS

Email: DoIT.ITPO.Communications@illinois.gov and DoIT.GeneralCounsel@Illinois.gov

Printed Name: Brandon Ragle

Official’s Title: Acting Secretary, State CIO

Legal Printed Name: Radhika Lakhani

Legal’s Title: General Counsel

Fiscal’s Printed Name: Mary Feagans

Fiscal’s Title: Chief Fiscal Officer

State of Illinois IFB Contract: Description of Supplies and Services V. 14.1

AGENCY USE ONLY NOT PART OF CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS

· Agency Reference #:

· Project Title: St. Louis Data Center Colocation Space for ICN

· Contract #:

· Procurement Method (IFB, RFP, Small Purchase, etc.): IFB

· BidBuy / Bulletin Reference #: 26-448DOIT-ADMIN-B-52081

· BidBuy / Bulletin Publication Date:

· Award Code: A

· Subcontractor Utilization? |_| Yes |_|No Subcontractor Disclosure? |_| Yes |_|No

· Funding Source:

· Obligation #:

· Other Preferences?

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Information and Technology Contract V.26.1

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

GOAL: The Department of Innovation and Technology (“DoIT”) / Illinois Century Network (“ICN”) seeks to establish a ten (10) year contract for colocation services at the St. Louis Data Center at either Netrality Data Center in the St. Louis area, specifically the following locations: 210 North Tucker Boulevard and 900 Walnut Street, St. Louis MO for use by DoIT Network Services through ICN to better serve K-12 customers, state agencies, and paying customers located throughout Illinois. The state has no preference between the two locations.

SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

1.2.1 No Supplies are included in this agreement. The below requirements for services include but are not limited to:

· Physical rack space cabinet. Cabinets are expected to be from Netrality as they are the facility owner, however, this is not required. Cabinets are required but the state is not prescriptive on the direct provider.

· Power to meet the States needs at the facility (-48DC, 120AC, 208AC, AC typical 20 Amp)

· Environmental controls that allow continuous operation of the State’s colocated equipment.

· Fiber optic patch panels, cross connects and homeruns.

· Vendor must be able to provide services upon contract execution.

· Physical Security

· ‘Smart Hands’ on-site technical support services as described in Attachment A – Colocation Specifications, Section 8.

· This is an indefinite quantity contract. Cabinet count, inter building ‘dark fiber’, power feeds and cross connects will vary over time as the needs of the state change.

1.2.2 By submitting a bid in response to this solicitation, the bidder agrees to meet the Colocation Specifications listed in Attachment A – Colocation Specifications.

1.2.3 By submitting a bid in response to this solicitation, the bidder agrees to meet the Service Level Agreement (SLA) Minimums listed in section 1.3.3.

1.2.4 The following table illustrates the State's current deployment. This is an indefinite quantity contract. Quantity listed in the table below is for evaluation purposes only. The State will order via Basic Ordering Agreement as required and quantities may fluctuate over time.

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1.3 MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES:

1.3.1 Service must be installed and fully operational within 180 days following execution or as mutually agreed upon, in writing, between the Parties.

1.3.2 Acceptance:

1.3.2.1 Space Readiness - Assigned cabinet(s) or cage space are fully built and secured. Rack or cage location matches agreed-upon layout and floor plan. Physical identifiers (rack/cage ID, aisle markers) are properly labeled. The states understanding is that the cages are already on site, but if the cages are removed or otherwise not used, the state does not require cages.

1.3.2.2 Power Availability - Power circuits (AC or DC) are installed, energized, and match the contract specifications (e.g., 208V, 30A, dual-feed, etc.). Primary and redundant power sources are operational. Power is delivered to the agreed outlets (e.g., PDU, L6-30R plugs). Load tests demonstrate stable and adequate power delivery.

1.3.2.3 Connectivity Installation - All ordered cross-connects (fiber/copper) are installed, labeled, and tested. Network connectivity tests (e.g., loopback, ping) confirm signal integrity. Any Equinix Fabric or Internet Exchange (IX) ports are provisioned and operational.

1.3.2.4 Access and Security - State personnel have been granted 24/7 access credentials (e.g., badges, biometrics). Physical access controls and procedures have been tested and documented. Security policies and logs are in place and accessible to the State.

1.3.2.5 Documentation and Visibility - A “Ready for Service” (RFS) notice has been issued by the provider. Access to online monitoring and support portals has been granted. An inventory list of space, power, and cross-connects has been delivered. Technical Support procedures and escalation contacts have been provided.

1.3.3 Vendor must meet the following Service Level Agreement (SLA) Minimums Vendors must provide SLA documentation addressing, at a minimum, the following colocation service elements as part of the procurement agreement.

· Power Availability & Redundancy

· Unescorted Access & Security

· Environmental Controls

· Portal Access & Monitoring

· ‘Smart Hands’ on-site technical support services

· SLA Compliance & Credits for Missed SLA Targets

· Help Desk Overall Availability SLA

· Detail uptime guarantee (Required Minimum: 99.99% availability) Including Power, Access, Environmental Controls. Additionally, specify expected intervals for Smart Hands and tickets or requests submitted via email or portal access.

SLA / Service Categories

1. Power Availability & Redundancy

· Specify redundancy levels (UPS, generators, power feeds, examples: N, N+1, 2N, Distributed). See Colocation Specifications, Attachment A.

2. Unescorted Access & Security

· Outline security clearance procedures for authorized personnel.

· Specify badge or biometric access controls.

· List compliance certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS).

3. Environmental Controls

· Confirm adherence to American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) or similar standards for temperature and humidity. See Colocation Specifications, Attachment A.

· Outline cooling infrastructure and redundancy measures.

· Must adhere to ASHRAE or similar standards for fire suppression and smoke control.

4. Portal Access & Monitoring

· Provide details on customer access to real-time infrastructure visibility as available.

· Define reporting frequency and customizable analytics dashboards.

· Specify alerting features for power, environment, and security events.

5. Smart Hands On-Site Technical Support Services & Response Times

· Define availability of 24x7 onsite support for technical tasks.

· Specify response time commitments for standard and emergency requests.

· Provide escalation procedures and workflow automation options.

6. SLA Compliance & Credits for Missed SLA Targets

· Detail credit penalties or compensation structures for missed SLA targets.

· Define the formula used to calculate service credits.

· Outline procedures for submitting SLA credit claims.

7. Help Desk

· Detail Helpdesk availability, staffing, etc.

· Support Criticality Rating for tickets. Define vendor support of categories.

· Specify response time commitments for standard and emergency tickets (or similar naming conventions for ticket classification) Maximum 6-hour response time.

1.4 VENDOR / STAFF SPECIFICATIONS:

1.4.1 Helpdesk and technical support must be available to the State of Illinois, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

1.4.2 Vendor will provide to the State of Illinois contact information for:

· Technical Support Name:

Contact Information:

· Sales Name:

Contact Information:

· Account Manager Name:

Contact Information:

· Helpdesk Name:

Contact Information:

· Escalation Name:

Contact Information:

1.5 TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: N/A

1.6 SUBCONTRACTING

Subcontractors are not allowed.

1.7 SUCCESSOR VENDOR

|_| Yes |_| No Contract is for services subject to 30 ILCS 500/25-80. Heating and air conditioning service contracts, plumbing service contracts, and electrical service contracts are not subject to this requirement. Non-service contracts, construction contracts, qualification-based selection contracts, and professional and artistic services contracts are not subject to this requirement.

If yes is checked, then Vendor certifies:

(i) that it shall offer to assume the collective bargaining obligations of the prior employer, including any existing collective bargaining agreement with the bargaining representative of any existing collective bargaining unit or units performing substantially similar work to the services covered by the Contract subject to its bid or offer; and

(ii) that it shall offer employment to all employees currently employed in any existing bargaining unit who perform substantially similar work to the work that will be performed pursuant to this Contract.

1.8 WHERE SERVICES ARE TO BE PERFORMED: Unless otherwise disclosed in this section all services shall be performed in the United States. If Vendor performs the services purchased hereunder in another country in violation of this provision, such action may be deemed by the State as a breach of the Contract by Vendor.

Vendor shall disclose the locations where the services required shall be performed and the known or anticipated value of the services to be performed at each location. If Vendor received additional consideration in the evaluation based on work being performed in the United States, it shall be a breach of Contract if Vendor shifts any such work outside the United States.

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2 PRICING

2.1 TYPE OF PRICING: The Illinois Office of the Comptroller requires the State to indicate whether the Contract price is firm or estimated at the time it is submitted for obligation. The total price of this Contract is estimated.

2.2 EXPENSES ALLOWED: Expenses are not allowed.

2.3 VENDOR’S PRICING:

2.3.1 Vendor’s pricing is located in the Items Tab in the BidBuy Purchase Order. All pricing will be held firm for years one through six and an economic adjustment will be allowed in years seven and nine at the request of the vendor per section 2.4.1.

2.4 ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENTS:

2.4.1 The prices in this Contract shall remain firm and fixed for the first six (6) years following the Contract Execution Date. Thereafter, the vendor may request one (1) upward price adjustment in Contract Year Seven (7) and one (1) upward price adjustment in Contract Year Nine (9).

2.4.2 Any such adjustment shall be based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), U.S. City Average, All Items, Not Seasonally Adjusted, as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The adjustment shall be calculated based on the percentage change in the CPI-U from the month of the Contract Execution Date to the same month in the applicable adjustment year.

The below equation shall be used to calculate the allowable price increase:

A= B * (1 + ((C-D)/D))

A- New Price B- Base Price at Bid C- Published CPI at the time of requested adjustment D- CPI value at Bid Opening dateFor procurements conducted in BidBuy, the State may include in this Contract the BidBuy Purchase Order as it contains the agreed pricing.

2.4.3 Each adjustment shall be submitted in writing at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the effective date of the requested adjustment. requests shall be made in writing. Vendor shall not be entitled to apply an upward price adjustment without first obtaining approval of such request from the Department of Innovation and Technology Information Technology Procurement Office (ITPO).

2.4.4 In the event a downward adjustment is warranted, the State reserves the right to adjust once during any given twelve (12) month period for this decrease. It will be the responsibility of the vendor to notify ITPO of any such decrease.

2.4.5 No further adjustments will be made once the maximum allowable adjustment has been calculated for the specified period.

2.4.6 An economic adjustment which is not based on the CPI may be requested by the Vendor or the State to the price of all Contract Line Items. The State may, in its sole discretion, accept an equitable adjustment in the Contract terms or pricing if pricing or availability of supply is affected by extreme and unforeseen volatility in the marketplace, that is, by circumstances that satisfy all the following criteria: (1) the volatility is due to causes wholly beyond the Vendor’s control, (2) the volatility affects the marketplace or industry, not just the particular Contract source of supply, (3) the effect on pricing or availability of supply is substantial, (4) the volatility so affects the Vendor that continued performance of the Contract would result in a substantial loss and (5) no price adjustment will be approved to compensate a vendor for inefficiency or for errors or omissions in judgment or for additional profit or overhead of any kind.

2.4.7 Requested adjustments shall include the contract number, item number, line number, bid price and requested price adjustment.

2.4.8 In all cases, the vendor must file a claim in writing for such adjustment prior to the services being performed or delivery of items. In any event, the claim for such adjustment will not apply to release orders provided prior to the date the ITPO approved the economic adjustment request.

2.4.9 If the Vendor has unresolved complaints filed against it for non-delivery of or poor-quality service, its request may be denied until such time as all past complaints are resolved to the satisfaction of the State.

2.5 MAXIMUM AMOUNT: The total payments under this Contract and all renewal options shall not exceed $TBD without a formal amendment.

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3 TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1 TERM:

3.1.1 TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: The contract will have an initial term commencing upon Date of Last Execution and ending ten (10) years after Date of Last Execution. In no event will the maximum total term of the contract, including the initial term, any renewal terms, and any extensions, exceed ten (10) years. Vendor shall not commence billable work in furtherance of the contract prior to final execution of the contract except when permitted pursuant to 30 ILCS 500/20-80.

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3.1

3.2 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The State may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, immediately upon notice to Vendor if: (a) the State determines that the actions or inactions of Vendor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors have caused, or reasonably could cause, jeopardy to health, safety, or property, or (b) Vendor has notified the State that it is unable or unwilling to perform the Contract.

If Vendor fails to perform to the State’s satisfaction any material requirement of this Contract, is in violation of a material provision of this Contract, or the State determines that Vendor lacks the financial resources to perform the Contract, the State shall provide written notice to Vendor to cure the problem identified within the period of time specified in the State’s written notice. If not cured by that date the State may either: (a) immediately terminate the Contract without additional written notice or (b) enforce the terms and conditions of the Contract. Additional causes allowing for termination under this section include but are not limited to: failure to perform the services or deliver the goods within the time specified; failure to perform any other material requirement; failure to make sufficient progress so as to endanger performance; or any other breach of Contract. Vendor shall not be entitled to any anticipated profits or unearned compensation as a result of a termination for cause.

For termination due to any of the causes contained in this Section, the State retains its rights to seek any available legal or equitable remedies and damages. In the event the State covers a resulting loss by contracting with an alternate vendor, Vendor shall be liable for any difference in cost between this Contract price and the replacement price for the remaining term, as well as any other damages, including delay damages. Vendor shall be liable to the State for all reasonable costs incurred by the State in enforcing any provision of this Contract, including attorneys’ fees.

However, if, after termination, a court of competent jurisdiction determines that Vendor’s actions were excusable under this Contract, then the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be the same as if the termination had been issued as a Termination for Convenience. The State may, in its sole discretion and for its sole benefit, elect to exercise this right if it determines that it is in the best interest of the State.

3.3 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The State may, for its convenience and with thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Vendor, terminate this Contract in whole or in part and without payment of any penalty or incurring any further obligation to Vendor.

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

3.4 OTHER TERMINATION: The State may also terminate, in whole or in part, this Contract without advance notice pursuant to Section 3.6.

3.5 SUSPENSION: The State may also suspend, in whole or in part, this Contract without advance notice pursuant to Section 3.6.

3.6 AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATION: This Contract is contingent upon and subject to the availability of funds. The State, at its sole option, may terminate or suspend this Contract, in whole or in part, without penalty or further payment being required, if (1) the Illinois General Assembly or the federal funding source fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such obligation, or if funds needed are insufficient for any reason (30 ILCS 500/20-60), (2) the Governor or the Agency reserves funds, or (3) the Agency determines, in its sole discretion or as directed by the Office of the Governor, that a reduction is necessary or advisable based upon actual or projected budgetary considerations or available funds for payment. Vendor will be notified in writing of the failure of appropriation or of a reduction or decrease and the Agency’s election to terminate or suspend, in whole or in part, as soon as practicable. Any suspension or termination pursuant to this section will be effective upon the date of the written notice unless otherwise indicated.

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4 STANDARD BUSINESS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4.1 PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

4.1.1 Payment: All payments, including late payment charges, will be paid in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act and rules. 30 ILCS 540; 74 III. Adm. Code 900. This shall be Vendor’s sole remedy for late payments by the State. Payment terms contained on Vendor’s invoices shall have no force or effect.

4.1.2 Minority Contractor Initiative: Any Vendor awarded a contract of $1,000 or more under Section 20-10, 20-15, 20-25 or 20-30 of the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) is required to pay a fee of $15. The Comptroller shall deduct the fee from the first check issued to Vendor under the Contract and deposit the fee in the Comptroller’s Administrative Fund. 15 ILCS 405/23.9.

4.1.3 No Work Prior to Execution: The State will not pay for supplies provided or services rendered, including related expenses, incurred prior to the execution of this Contract by the Parties even if the effective date of the Contract is prior to execution.

4.1.4 Prevailing Wage: As a condition of receiving payment Vendor must (i) be in compliance with the Contract, (ii) pay its employees prevailing wages when required by law, (iii) pay its suppliers and subcontractors according to the terms of their respective contracts, and (iv) provide lien waivers to the State upon request. Examples of prevailing wage categories include public works, printing, janitorial, window washing, building and grounds services, site technician services, natural resource services, security guard and food services. The prevailing wages are revised by the Illinois Department of Labor and are available on the Illinois Department of Labor’s official website, which shall be deemed proper notification of any rate changes under this subsection. Vendor is responsible for contacting the Illinois Department of Labor at 217-782-6206 or (http://labor.illinois.gov) to ensure understanding of prevailing wage requirements.

4.1.5 Federal Funding: This Contract may be partially or totally funded with Federal funds. If Federal funds are expected to be used, then the percentage of the good/service paid using Federal funds and the total Federal funds expected to be used will be provided to the awarded Vendor in the notice of intent to award.

4.1.6 Invoicing: By submitting an invoice, Vendor certifies that the supplies or services provided meet all requirements of this Contract, and the amount billed and expenses incurred are as allowed in this Contract. Invoices for supplies purchased, services performed, and expenses incurred through June 30 of any year must be submitted to the State no later than July 31 of that year; otherwise, Vendor may have to seek payment through the Illinois Court of Claims. 30 ILCS 105/25. All invoices are subject to statutory offset. 30 ILCS 210.

4.1.6.1 Vendor shall not bill for any taxes unless accompanied by proof that the State is subject to the tax. If necessary, Vendor may request the applicable Agency’s Illinois tax exemption number and federal tax exemption information.

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

4.1.6.3 Vendor shall issue invoices separately for each order, with each invoice corresponding to a single order. Charges for multiple orders may not be combined into a single invoice.

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For procurements conducted in BidBuy, the Agency may include in this Contract the BidBuy Purchase Order as it contains the Bill To address.

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

4.3 SUBCONTRACTING: For purposes of this section, subcontractors are those with contracts with an annual value exceeding the small purchase maximum established under 30 ILCS 500/20-20 , and who are specifically hired to perform all or part of the work covered by this Contract. Vendor must receive prior written approval before use of any subcontractors in the performance of this Contract. Vendor shall describe, in an attachment if not already provided, the names and addresses of all authorized subcontractors to be utilized by Vendor in the performance of this Contract, together with a description of the work to be performed by the subcontractor and the anticipated amount of money that each subcontractor is expected to receive pursuant to this Contract. If required, Vendor shall provide a copy of any subcontracts within fifteen (15) days after execution of this Contract. All subcontracts must include the same certifications that Vendor must make as a condition of this Contract. Vendor shall include in each subcontract the Standard Illinois Certifications form available from the State. If at any time during the term of this Contract, Vendor adds or changes any subcontractors, then Vendor must promptly notify, by written amendment to this Contract, the State Purchasing Officer or the Chief Procurement Officer of the names and addresses, the expected amount of money that each new or replaced subcontractor will receive pursuant to this Contract, and the general type of work to be performed. 30 ILCS 500/20-120.

4.3.1 Vendor shall be fully responsible for the performance of any subcontractors. Vendor shall supervise and guarantee the work of its subcontractors and shall ensure that all subcontractors comply with all requirements of this Contract just as if they were Vendor’s own employees. If a subcontractor fails to perform or violates any Contract requirement, Vendor shall promptly remedy the issue (including, if necessary, by replacing the subcontractor). Vendor shall be liable for any acts, omissions, or breaches by its subcontractors or agents to the same extent as if performed by Vendor. The State’s approval of any subcontractor does not relieve Vendor of its obligations under this Contract.

4.4 AUDIT/RETENTION OF RECORDS: Vendor and its subcontractors shall maintain books and records relating to the performance of the Contract or subcontract and necessary to support amounts charged to the State pursuant the Contract or subcontract. Books and records, including information stored in databases or other computer systems, shall be maintained by Vendor for a period of three (3) years from the later of the date of final payment under the Contract or completion of the Contract, and by the subcontractor for a period of three (3) years from the later of final payment under the term or completion of the subcontract. If Federal funds are used to pay Contract costs, Vendor and its subcontractors must retain their respective records for five (5) years. Books and records required to be maintained under this section shall be available for review or audit by representatives of: the procuring Agency, the Auditor General, the Executive Inspector General, the Chief Procurement Officer, State of Illinois internal auditors or other governmental entities with monitoring authority, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours. Vendor and its subcontractors shall cooperate fully with any such audit and with any investigation conducted by any of these entities. Failure to maintain books and records required by this section shall establish a presumption in favor of the State for the recovery of any funds paid by the State under this Contract or any subcontract for which adequate books and records are not available to support the purported disbursement. Vendor or subcontractors shall not impose a charge for audit or examination of Vendor’s or subcontractors’ books and records. 30 ILCS 500/20-65. Vendor and its subcontractors shall upon reasonable notice appear before and respond to requests for information from the Illinois Works Review Panel. 30 ILCS 559/20-25(d).

4.5 CONTINUING PERFORMANCE: Time is of the essence with respect to Vendor’s performance of this Contract. Vendor shall continue to perform its obligations while any dispute concerning the Contract is being resolved unless otherwise directed by the State.

4.6 NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS: Except as specifically waived in writing, failure by a Party to exercise or enforce a right does not waive that Party’s right to exercise or enforce that or other rights in the future.

4.7 FORCE MAJEURE: Failure by either Party to perform its duties and obligations will be excused by unforeseeable circumstances beyond its reasonable control and not due to its negligence, including acts of nature, acts of terrorism, riots, labor disputes, fire, flood, explosion, and governmental prohibition (a “Force Majeure Event”). In the event of Vendor non-performance due to a Force Majeure Event, Vendor must promptly notify the State in writing describing the Force Majeure Event, the expected duration of the inability to perform, and any action being taken to mitigate the effect of the event. During the period of non-performance, the Vendor shall explore all reasonable alternatives to fulfill the Contract. The State may terminate this Contract in whole or in part without penalty if performance does not resume within thirty (30) days of the declaration. This provision shall not excuse: (a) late delivery of goods specifically manufactured or sourced for this Contract, if such goods are readily obtainable from other sources in a timely manner; or (b) any failure to implement disaster recovery or business continuity procedures where the implementation of such procedures would be reasonable, industry standard, or otherwise required by this Contract. This provision does not excuse Vendor’s obligation to resume full performance when the Force Majeure Event no longer causes an inability to perform. If a Force Majeure Event causes a shortage of materials or resources, Vendor will allocate any available materials or resources to meet the State’s requirements first before any allocation to other customers.

4.8 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Each Party to this Contract, including its agents and subcontractors, may have or gain access to confidential data or information owned or maintained by the other Party in the course of carrying out its responsibilities under this Contract. Vendor shall presume all information received from the State or to which it gains access pursuant to this Contract is confidential. Vendor information, unless clearly marked as confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) (5 ILCS 140), shall be considered public. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, and then only upon receipt of the State’s prior written consent, Vendor and its subcontractors shall not access or attain any personally identifiable information or sensitive information on or from the State’s systems, and Vendor agrees that any such information is the confidential information of the State. In any event, Vendor shall implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect any and all data, information, and records disclosed by the State under this Contract from unauthorized access, acquisition, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. No confidential data collected, maintained, or used in the course of performance of this Contract shall be disseminated except as authorized by law and with the written consent of the disclosing Party, either during the period of this Contract or thereafter. The receiving Party must return any and all data collected, maintained, created or used in the course of the performance of this Contract, in a non-proprietary, readily usable format, promptly at the end of this Contract, or earlier at the request of the disclosing Party, or notify the disclosing Party in writing of its destruction. The foregoing obligations shall not apply to confidential data or information lawfully in the receiving Party’s possession prior to its acquisition from the disclosing Party; received in good faith from a third Party not subject to any confidentiality obligation to the disclosing Party; now is or later becomes publicly known through no breach of confidentiality obligation by the receiving Party; or that is independently developed by the receiving Party without the use or benefit of the disclosing Party’s confidential information.

4.9 USE AND OWNERSHIP: The parties shall respectively retain any pre-existing intellectual property ownership rights (“Preexisting I.P.”) in effect at the time of Contract execution. However, any work product created under this Contract (“Work Product”) will be the State’s sole property if: (1) it is developed using the State’s equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secrets; or (2) it results from Vendor’s work for the State under this Contract. Vendor shall not incorporate any of its Preexisting I.P. into Work Product, except as specifically agreed to by the parties in this Contract.

4.9.1 WORK FOR HIRE: To the extent permissible under applicable law, Work Product will be considered work made for hire pursuant to the U.S. Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq., and any foreign equivalent thereof.

4.9.2 ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS: Where Work Product contains no Vendor Preexisting I.P., to the extent if any that the State still does not own full right, title, and interest in and to the Work Product, Vendor hereby assigns to the State all of its ownership, right, title, and interest in and to all Work Product, without limitation.

4.9.3 MORAL RIGHTS: In addition to the foregoing transfers and allocations of rights, Vendor hereby irrevocably transfers and assigns to the State any and all “moral rights” Vendor may have in or with respect to the Work Product, excluding any Vendor Preexisting I.P. Vendor also hereby forever waives and agrees that it shall never, including after Contract termination, assert any moral right with respect to the Work Product. “Moral rights” include any rights to claim authorship of or credit on a work of authorship, to object to or prevent the modification or destruction of a work of authorship, or to withdraw from circulation or control the publication or distribution of a work of authorship, and any similar right, existing under judicial or statutory law of any country or subdivision of a country, or under any treaty, regardless of whether or not such right is described as a “moral right.”

4.9.4 BACKUP LICENSE: To the extent, if any, that (i) the Parties agree in this Contract to allow Work Product to incorporate any Vendor Preexisting I.P., or (ii) to the extent the above assignment provision otherwise does not provide the State with full ownership, right, title, and interest in and to the Work Product, Vendor hereby grants the State a perpetual, irrevocable, fully paid, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, create derivative works from, and publicly display and publicly perform the Work Product. Vendor grants this license under copyright, patent, and all other applicable forms of intellectual property law.

4.10 (A) INDEMNIFICATION: Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the State, its agencies, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from any and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, demands, costs, settlements, judgments, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses, whether in-house or contracted) that the Indemnified Parties may incur related to:

(a) any breach or violation by Vendor of any of its certifications, representations, warranties, covenants, or agreements;

(b) any act, activity, or omission of Vendor or any of its employees, representatives, subcontractors, or agents; or

(c) any actual or alleged death or injury to any person, damage to any real or personal property, or any other damage, harm, or loss claimed to result in whole or in part from negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the Vendor, its employees, representatives, subcontractors, or agents;

(d) any actual or alleged claim that the products or services provided under this Contract infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property rights (including but not limited to patent, copyright, trade secret, or trademark rights) of a third party.

Vendor shall also defend (subject to the consent of the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”)) the State against any and all third-party claims related to this Contract. In accordance with Article VIII, Section 1(a) and (b) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois and 1973 Illinois Attorney General Opinion 78, the State may not indemnify private parties absent express statutory authority permitting the indemnification.

(B) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

(1) Damage Cap. Vendor’s entire liability to the State for all claims arising under or related to this Contract will not exceed five (5) times the total sum paid and payable to Vendor under this Contract (the “Damage Cap”). The Damage Cap is cumulative for all claims and not per incident.

(2) Consequential Damages. Neither Party to this Contract will be liable to the other for any indirect, special, consequential or punitive damages (“Consequential Damages Exclusion”).

(3) Unlimited Liability. Neither the Damage Cap nor the Consequential Damages Exclusion will apply to any of the following:

(i) Vendor’s obligations under section 4.10(A), 4.10.1, 4.10.2, and 4.10.3;

(ii) Infringement of rights in intellectual property;

(iii) Gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud;

(iv) Bodily injury, death, or damage to property;

(v) Data breach, loss, or corruption; and

(vi) Intentional repudiation of contract.

4.10.1 ADDITIONAL VENDOR OBLIGATIONS: In the event any actual or alleged claim that the products or services provided under this Contract violate any intellectual property rights, Vendor shall, at its own expense, promptly: (a) secure for the State the right to continue using the affected product, software or service; (b) replace or modify the affected product, software or service to make it non-infringing, provided such modification or replacement does not materially degrade any functionality; or (c) subject to the State’s consent, refund or forego: (i) the purchase price, if a product; or (ii) if a license fee or service, the fees paid or due to be paid for every month remaining in the term following the date after which the State ceases use of that software or service.

4.10.2 DATA BREACH PREVENTION, NOTICE, AND REMEDIATION: To the extent related to or in furtherance of the Vendor’s performance under this Contract, Vendor shall ensure the security, storage, and integrity of the State’s content, data, computers, networks, and systems (which may include the use of encryption technology to protect the State’s content and data including personally identifiable information and sensitive information) from unauthorized access. Vendor shall implement and maintain all appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure of, access to, or use of State data and any personally identifiable and sensitive information. For purposes of this Section, unauthorized disclosure of, access to, or use of data or personally identifiable or sensitive information is defined as a “Data Incident.”

In the event Vendor becomes aware of or suspects a Data Incident, Vendor shall: (1) promptly, and in no event greater than 24 hours (unless required to give notification earlier by law or State policy), give notice to the State of that Data Incident; and (2) provide the State with daily updates, or as requested by the State, regarding findings and actions to resolve the Data Incident to the State’s satisfaction. Notifications shall be sent via email to DoIT.Security@illinois.gov, with the subject line: “Breach Notification” as it relates to Data Incidents.

If the Data Incident results from Vendor’s breach of this Contract or negligent or unauthorized act or omission, including without limitation those of its subcontractors or other agents, Vendor shall: (1) compensate the State for any reasonable expenses related to notification of consumers, (b) provide credit monitoring service to any affected individual for one year or for any longer periods that may be required by law, and (c) provide remediation services to restore data and data integrity. Vendor shall give the State prompt access to any and all records related to any Data Incident as State may reasonably request. This Section does not limit the State’s other rights or remedies, if any, resulting from a Data Incident. Vendor shall reimburse the State for costs incurred by the State in responding to, and mitigating damages caused by, any such Data Incident, including all costs of notice and remediation. Vendor shall indemnify the State for all third-party claims associated with Vendor’s breach of the obligations stated in this Section, as well as any negligent or unauthorized act or omission related to any Data Incident, including without limitation those of its subcontractors or other agents.

4.10.3 DATA LOSS AND DAMAGE TO STATE COMPUTER SYSTEMS: Vendor shall adhere to all indemnification and liability obligations stated in this Contract and will remain liable where any damage or impairment to the State’s computers, systems, and networks, or any loss or corruption of the State’s data or content, is due to Vendor’s negligent or intentional acts and omissions. Further, Vendor shall reimburse the State for any and all costs incurred by the State in restoring such data, content, computers, systems, or networks.

4.11 INSURANCE: Vendor shall, at all times during the term of this Contract and any renewals or extensions, maintain and provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as an additionally insured for all required bonds and insurance. Certificates may not be modified or canceled until at least thirty (30) days’ notice has been provided to the State. Vendor shall provide: (a) General Commercial Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage) and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate; (b) Auto Liability, including Hired Auto and Non-owned Auto (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage), in amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and (c) Worker’s Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law. Insurance shall not limit Vendor’s obligation to indemnify, defend, or settle any claims.

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

4.13 SOLICITATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Vendor shall not employ any person employed by the State during the term of this Contract to perform any work under this Contract. Vendor shall give notice immediately to the Agency’s director if Vendor solicits or intends to solicit State employees to perform any work under this Contract.

4.14 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW: Vendor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, orders, federal circulars and all license and permit requirements in the performance of this Contract. Vendor shall be in compliance with applicable tax requirements and shall be current in payment of such taxes. Vendor shall obtain at its own expense, all licenses and permissions necessary for the performance of this Contract.

4.15 BACKGROUND CHECK: Vendor affirms that it checks the criminal records of all applicants for felony convictions and misdemeanor convictions involving a violent act or threat of violence within five (5) years prior to employment, where permitted by law.

Whenever the State deems it reasonably necessary for security reasons, the State may conduct, at its expense, criminal and driver history background checks of Vendors and subcontractors, officers, employees, or agents performing services on State owned, leased, or controlled property. Vendor or subcontractor shall reassign immediately any such individual who, in the reasonable opinion of the State, does not pass the background checks. The background checks shall be in compliance with all federal laws. The State further agrees as follows:

· Use of the information collected will be for the specific purpose of facilitating a background check;

· All information collected will be treated as confidential;

· The State will limit access to the information received and will properly store it in a reasonably secure manner;

· The State will promptly dispose in an appropriate manner all collected information when the purpose for which it was originally collected is no longer valid; and

· State must provide notice and consent forms. Vendor's and subcontractor’s officers, employees, or agents performing services on state owned, leased, or controlled property not consenting shall be reassigned.

However, in no event can Vendor agree to waive the rights of its employees, nor can Vendor provide the State with any information protected by law, including but not limited to Vendor’s background check data.

4.16 APPLICABLE LAW:

4.16.1 PREVALILING LAW: This Contract shall be construed in accordance with and is subject to the laws and rules of the State of Illinois.

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

4.16.3 COURT OF CLAIMS; ARBITRATION; SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY: Any claim against the State arising out of this Contract must be filed exclusively with the Illinois Court of Claims. 705 ILCS 505/1. The State shall not enter into binding arbitration to resolve any dispute arising out of this Contract. The State of Illinois does not waive sovereign immunity (including all rights provided in the State Lawsuit Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 5) by entering into this Contract.

4.16.4 OFFICIAL TEXT: The official text of the statutes cited herein is incorporated by reference. An unofficial version can be viewed at (www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp).

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

4.18 CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY: The Agency that signs this Contract on behalf of the State of Illinois shall be the only State entity responsible for performance and payment under this Contract. When the Chief Procurement Officer or authorized designee or State Purchasing Officer signs in addition to an Agency, he/she does so as approving officer and shall have no liability to Vendor. When the Chief Procurement Officer or authorized designee or State Purchasing Officer signs a master Contract on behalf of State agencies, only the Agency that places an order or orders with Vendor shall have any liability to Vendor for that order or orders.

4.19 EXPATRIATED ENTITIES: Except in limited circumstances, no business or member of a unitary business group, as defined in the Illinois Income Tax Act, shall submit a bid for or enter into a Contract with a State agency if that business or any member of the unitary business group is an expatriated entity.

4.20 NOTICES: Notices and other communications provided for herein shall be given in writing via electronic mail whenever possible. If transmission via electronic mail is not possible, then notices and other communications shall be given in writing via registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, via receipted hand delivery or via courier (UPS, Federal Express, or other similar and reliable carrier). Notices shall be sent to the individuals who signed this Contract using the contact information provided with the signatures.