STATE OF ILLINOIS

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Bi-Annual Kitchen fire Suppression Inspection

27-426DOC-ILRIV-R-336056

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids for. See the specifications in section 1.1 of the attached contract. If you are interested in submitting a bid, complete the contract, and return this document via Bid Buy or email to the solicitation contact below. Bids must be submitted NO LATER

THAN August 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Solicitation Contact: Gayle Heller

Facility: Illinois River Correctional Center

Street Address: 1300 West Locust Street

City, State Zip: Canton, IL 61520

Bid Firm Time: Vendor's Bid must remain firm for 120

Phone: 309-647-7030

Fax: 309-647-8471

Email: gayle.heller@illinois.gov days from opening.

The State is not obligated to award a contract pursuant to this Request for Quote. If the State issues an award, the award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price. The State will post a notice to the BidBuy system identifying the apparent low--cost vendor.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

Bidder Conference/Site Visit: □Yes IZ!No Mandatory Attendance:

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CONTRACT

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF·CORRECTIONS

Bi-Annual Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection

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The Parties to this contract are the State of Illinois acting through the undersigned Agency (collectively the State) and the Vendor. This contract, consisting of the signature page and numbered sections listed below and any attachments referenced in this contract, constitute the entire contract between the Parties concerning the subject matter of the contract, and in signing the contract, the Vendor affirms that the Certifications and Financial

Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest attached hereto are true and accurate as of the date of the Vendor's execution of the contract. This contract supersedes all prior proposals, contracts and understandings between the Parties concerning the subject matter of the contract. This contract can be signed in multiple counterparts upon agreement of the Parties.

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

□ Yes

□ No

Contract uses Illinois Procurement Gateway Certifications and Disclosures?

0 Yes (IPG Certifications and Disclosures including IPG Active Registered Vendor

Disclosure (formerly named Forms B))

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1. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

2. PRICING

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

4. STANDARD BUSINESS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

5. STATE SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

6. STANDARD ILUNOIS CERTIFICATIONS

7. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

8. CONTRACT SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS ANO 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

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Bi-Annual Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection

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Address (City/State/Zip): 1615 SW Adams Street, Peoria, ,....- IL61602

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STATE OF ILLINOIS

Procuring Agency: Illinois Department of Corrections

Street Address: 1300 West Locust Street

City, State ZIP: Canton, IL 61520

Official Signature: (�Jld �� � Printed Name: Brad Johnson \)

Official's Title: Warden

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Phone:309 999 8331

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CONTRACT

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Bi-Annual Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection

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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 S1GNATURES page

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AGENCY USE ONLY NOT PART OF CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS

• Agency Reference#: 6927117

• Project Title: Bi-Annual Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection

• Contract#: 27-426DOC-ILRIV-R-336056

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

• BldBuy / Bulletin Reference#:

• Bid Buy/ Bulletin Publication Date:

• Award Code: C

• Subcontractor Utilization? D Yes [g)No Subcontractor Disclosure? D Yes 0No

• Funding Source:

• Obligation #:

• Small Business Set-Aside? D Yes [g)No

• Minority Owned Business? D Yes 0No

• Women Owned Business? D Yes 0No

• Persons with Disabilities Owned Business? D Yes 0No

• Veteran Owned Small Business? D Yes 0No

• Other Preferences?

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1. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

1.1. GOAL: Illinois River Correctional Center seeks vendors to provide for a bi-annual inspection of the kitchen and vocational culinary fire suppression systems.

1.2. SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

1.2.1. The Vendor shall supply all equipment and services to complete the bi-annual inspections to the fire suppression system located in the kitchen and vocational culinary areas located at Illinois River Correctional Center.

For procurements conducted in BidBuy, the State may include in this contract the Bid Buy

Purchase Order as it contains the agreed Supplies and/or Services.

1.2.2. Inspections must comply with NFPA regulations and must be performed by a

NFPA certified professional.

1.2.3. Upon completion of each bi-annual inspection, a report shall be provided to

Chief Engineer and Business Administrator at Illinois River Correctional Center with at least the following items inspected.

1. Distribution piping secured.

2. Nozzles located properly; caps installed.

3. Remote pull unobstructed.

4. Pressure gauge in normal range

5. Hood and filters visually clean

6. Automatic detection fully operational and compliant

7. Remote manual pull station operational and compliant

8. Gas fuel supply inspected

9. Cartridge weight within specifications

10. Cylinder within hydrostatic test date

11. Replace four (4) fusible links in kitchen hood rated at 350

12. Replace five (5) fusible links In vocation building hood rated at 350

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For procurement conducted in BidBuy, the State may include in this contract the BidBuy

Purchase Order as it contains the agreed Supplies and/or Services.

1.3. MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES:

1.3.1. Vendor shall invoice Illinois River Correctional Center after each service is completed.

1.3.2. All State, County, Township, etc. licenses, certifications, permits, and insurances for fire suppression inspection

1.3.3. Bi-Annual Inspection of ventilation hoods must be completed within six (6) months of each other. First inspection must be scheduled and completed no later between December 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. Second inspection to follow between June 1, 2027 and June 30, 2027.

1.3.4. Annual cleaning of kitchen hoods must be scheduled and completed between

September 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026.

1.4. VENDOR/ STAFF SPECIFICATIONS:

1.4.1. Vendor and Vendor's staff must be experienced and knowledgeable in the field of commercial, industrial, and lnstftutional fire suppression inspection.

1.4.2. The Vendor will possess and maintain all licensures and insurance regarding fire suppression inspection. Vendor's employee's must be up-to-date and maintain the licensures and/or insurance required to perform their job duties. Vendors may be required to provide Illinois River Correctional Center at any time with proof of any licensures or insurance within the contract dates.

1.4.3. All rules at Illinois River Correctional Center will apply to employees of the Vendor including vehicles, machinery, and hand tools. An Outside Vendor Booklet will be issued for Vendors and their employees to sign, prior to the state of the project.

1.4.4. Vendor employees are to wear a temporary ID while on premises. Security background checks will be performed on all Vendor employees.

1.4.5. Unattended vehicles must be locked at all times and at no time shall any vehicle be left unattended with the motor running, windows open, or the key in the ignition.

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1.4.6. The Vendor and their personnel, Including volunteers, and sub-contractors shall be subject to a complete background investigation by IDOC prior to the execution of this contract, before any personnel, volunteers, or subcontractors begin to provide service for the IDOC post-execution of this contract, ad at periodic times during this contract as determined by the Department.

1.4.7. The requestor shall complete in its entirety the appropriate Request for

Background Investigation Information as determined by the Central Screening Unit. This request for information Includes, but is not limited to disclosure of name, date of birth and social security number of

Contractors, Contractor's employees, volunteers, and sub-contractors to facilitate background checks of individuals before any service by that individual is rendered to the IDOC. IDOC shall provide the requestor with the appropriate background investigation packet for completion.

1.4.8. In addition, all contractual personnel may be required to undergo a urinalysis or blood test if there is reasonable suspicion to believe they are under the influence of or using alcohol, controlled substances including marijuana and shall be subject to random drug testing.

1.4.9. Vendor shall be responsible for any damage caused to State Property by Vendor's personnel. Vendor shall report damage to the Illinois River

Correctional Center within twenty-four (24) hours of occurrence with at minimum the following information:

• Description of damage, with location and extent.

• Cause of damage.

• Steps to correct the damage.

1.S. TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY:

1.5.1. Prices for equipment must be F.O.B. Destination with all transportation and handling included and paid by the Vendor, Vendor and its employees will not be reimbursed for travel and/mileage.

1.6. SUBCONTRACTING

Subcontractors Choose an item. allowed.

1.6.1. Will subcontractors be utilized? D Yes IZI No

1.7. SUCCESSORVENDOR

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D Yes r8] No This 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 the 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 the Vendor performs the services purchased hereunder in another country in violation of this provision, such action may be deemed by the State as a breach of the contract by Vendor.

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

• Location where services will be performed:

Illinois River Correctional Center

1300 West Locust Street

Canton, IL 61520

Value of services performed at this location: 100%

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2. PRICING

2.1 FORMAT OF PRICING:

2.1.1 Vendor shalt submit pricing in the format shown below, based on the terms and conditions set forth in section 1 of this Contract.

2.1.2 Pricing shall be submitted In the following format: As per the line items in BidBuy.

2.2 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.

2.3 EXPENSES ALLOWED: Expenses are not allowed.

2.4 VENDOR'S PRICING: Attach additional pages if necessary or if the format of pricing specified above in Section 2.1 requires additional pages.

2.4.1 Vendor's Price for the Initial Term: As per the line items in BidBuy.

For procurements conducted in BidBuy, the State may include in this contract the BidBuy

Purchase Order as it contains the agreed pricing.

D If checked, see the attached BldBuy Purchase Order for the Vendor's Price for the

Initial Term.

2.5 MAXIMUM AMOUNT: The total payments under this contract shall not exceed $ __ 1577.40 ______ without a formal amendment. The maximum amount will be entered by the State prior to execution of the contract.

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3. TERM ANO TERMINATION

3.1 TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: This contract has an initial term of 1 year. If a start date is not identified, the term shall commence upon the last dated signature of the Parties.

For procurements conducted in BidBuy, the State may include in this contract the Bid Buy

Purchase Order as it contains the agreed term.

3.1.1 In no event will the total term of the contract, including the initial term, any renewal terms and any extensions, exceed ten (10) years. 30 ILCS 500/20-60

3.1.2 Vendor shall not commence billable work in furtherance of the contract prior to final execution of the contract except when permitted pursuant to 30 ILCS

500/20-80.

3.2 RENEWAL: N/ A

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

If Vendor fails to perform to the State's satisfaction any material requirement of this contract, is in violation of a material provision of this contract, or the State determines that the Vendor lacks the financial resources to perform the contract, the State shall provide written notice to the Vendor to cure the problem Identified within the period of time specified in the State's written notice. If not cured by that date the State may either:

(a) immediately terminate the contract without additional written notice or (b) enforce the terms and conditions of the contract.

For termination due to any of the causes contained in this Section, the State retains its rights to seek any available legal or equitable remedies and damages.

3.4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The State may, for its convenience and with thirty

(30) days prior written notice to Vendor, terminate this contract in whole or in part and without payment of any penalty or incurring any further obligation to the Vendor.

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

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3.5 AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATION: This contract is contingent upon and subject to the availability of funds. The State, at its sole option, may terminate or suspend this contract, in whole or In part, without penalty or further payment being required, if (1} the Illinois

General Assembly or the federal funding source fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such obligation, or if funds needed are insufficient for any reason (30 ILCS 500/20-

601, {2) the Governor decreases the Agency's funding by reserving some or alt of the

Agency's appropriation(s) pursuant to power delegated to the Governor by the Illinois

General Assembly, or (3) the Agency determines, in its sole discretion or as directed by the Office of the Governor, that a reduction is necessary or advisable based upon actual or projected budgetary considerations. Contractor will be notified in writing of the failure of appropriation or of a reduction or decrease.

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4. STANDARD BUSINESS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4.1 PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

4.1.1 Late Payment: Payments, including late payment charges, will be paid in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act and rules when applicable. 30

ILCS 540; 74 Ill. Adm. Code 900. This shall be Vendor's sole remedy for late payments by the State. Payment terms contained in Vendor's invoices shall have no force or effect.

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

4.1.3 Expenses: The State wlll 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 wlth the contract, (ii) pay its employees prevailing wages when required by law, (iii) pay its suppliers and subcontractors according to the terms of their respective contracts, and (iv) provide lien waivers to the State upon request. Examples of prevailing wage categories include public works, printing, janitorial, window washing, building and grounds services, site technician services, natural resource services, security guard and food services. The prevailing wages are revised by the Illinois Department of Labor (DOL) and are available on DOL's official website, which shall be deemed proper notification of any rate changes under this subsection. Vendor is responsible for contacting DOL at 217-782-6206 or (https:1/labor.illinols.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.

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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 ta,c exemption number and Federal tax exemption information.

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

Send invoices to:

Agency: Illinois Rover Correctional Center

Attn: Accounts Payable

Address: 1300 West Locust Street

City, State Zip Canton, IL 61520

For procurements conducted in BldBuy, 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 thls section, subcontractors are those with contracts with an annual value exceeding $100,000 and who are specifically hired to perform all, or part of the work covered by this contract. Vendor must receive prior written approval before use of any subcontractors in the performance of this contract. Vendor shall describe, in an attachment if not already provided, the names and addresses of all authorized subcontractors to be utilized by Vendor in the performance of this contract, together with a description of the work to be performed by the subcontractor and the anticipated amount of money that each subcontractor is expected to receive pursuant to this contract. If required, Vendor shall provide a copy of any subcontracts within fifteen

(15) days after execution of this contract. All subcontracts must include the same certifications that Vendor must make as a condition of this contract. Vendor shall include in each subcontract the Standard Illinois Certifications form available from the State. If at any time during the term of the Contract, Vendor adds or changes any subcontractors, then Vendor must promptly notify, by written amendment to the Contract, the State Purchasing Officer or the Chief Procurement Officer of the names and addresses, the expected amount of money that each new or replaced subcontractor will receive pursuant to the Contract, and the general type of work to be performed. 30 ILCS 500/20- 120.

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

Slate of Illinois Chief PrO(urement Office for General Services records, including information stored in databases or other computer systems, shalt be maintained by the Vendor for a period of three (3)years from the later of the date of final payment under the contract or completion of the contract, and by the subcontractor for a period of three (3) years from the later of final payment under the term or completion of the subcontract. If Federal funds are used to pay contract costs, the Vendor and its subcontractors must retain their respective records for five (S) years. Books and records required to be maintained under this section shall be available for review or audit by representatives of the procuring Agency, the Auditor General, the Executive Inspector General, the Chief Procurement Officer, State of Illinois Internal auditors or other governmental entities with monitoring authority, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours. Vendor and its subcontractors shall cooperate fully with any such audit and with any investigation conducted by any of these entities. Failure to maintain books and records required by this section shall establish a presumption in favor of the State for the recovery of any funds paid by the State under this contract or any subcontract for which adequate books and records are not available to support the purported disbursement. The Vendor or subcontractors shall not impose a charge for audit or examination of the Vendor's or subcontractor's books and records. 30 ILCS

500/20-65.

4.5 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence with respect to Vendor's performance of this contract. Vendor shall continue to perform its obligations while any dispute concerning this contract is being resolved unless otherwise directed by the State.

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

4.7 FORCE MAJEURE: Failure by either Party to perform its duties and obligations will be excused by unforeseeable circumstances beyond its reasonable control and not due to its negligence, including acts of nature, acts of terrorism, riots, labor disputes, fire, flood, explosion, and governmental prohibition. The non-declaring Party may cancel this contract without penalty if performance does not resume within thirty (30) days of the declaration.

4.8 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Each Party to this contract, including its agents and subcontractors, may have or gain access to confidential data or information owned or maintained by the other Party in the course of carrying out its responsfbllitles 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 confidentlal and exempt from disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of

Information Act, shall be considered public. No confidential data collected, maintained, or used in the course of performance of this contract shall be disseminated except as authorized by law and with the written consent of the disclosing Party, either during the period of this contract or thereafter. The re�eivlng Party must return any and all data

State of llllnols Chief Procurement Office for General Services collected, maintained, created or used in the course of the performance of this contract, in whatever form it is maintained, promptly at the end of this contract, or earlier at the request of the disclosing Party, or notify the disclosing Party in writing of its destruction.

The foregoing obligations shall not apply to confidential data or information lawfully in the receiving Party's possession prior to its acquisition from the disclosing Party; received in good faith from a third Party not subject to any confidentiality obligation to the disclosing Party; now is or later becomes publicly known through no breach of confidentiality obligation by the receiving Party; or that is independently developed by the receiving Party without the use or benefit of the disclosing Party's confidential information.

4.9 USE AND OWNERSHIP: All work performed, or supplies created by Vendor under this contract, whether written documents or data, goods or deliverables of any kind, shall be deemed work for hire under copyright law and all intellectual property and other laws, and the State of Illinois is granted sole and exclusive ownership to all such work, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Vendor hereby assigns to the State all right, title, and interest in and to such work including any related intellectual property rights, and/or waives any and all claims that Vendor may have to such work including any so-called "moral rights" in connection with the work. Vendor acknowledges the State may use the work product for any purpose. Confidential data or information contained in such work shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of this contract.

4.10 INDEMNIFICATION ANO LIABILITY: The Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the

State of Illinois, its agencies, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all costs, demands, expenses, losses, claims, damages, liabilities, settlements and judgments, including in-house and contracted attorneys' fees and expenses, arising out of: (a) any breach or violation by Vendor of any of its certifications, representations, warranties, covenants or agreements; (b) any actual or alleged death or injury to any person, damage to any real or personal property, or any other damage or loss claimed to result in whole or in part from Vendor's negligent performance; (c) any act, activity or omission of Vendor or any of its employees, representatives, subcontractors or agents; or (d) any actual or alleged claim that the services or goods provided under this contract Infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property (patent, copyright, trade secret, or trademark) rights of a third party. In accordance with Article VIII, Section l(a),(b) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, the State may not indemnify private parties absent express statutory authority permitting the indemnification. Neither Party shall be liable for incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

4.11 INSURANCE: Vendor shall, at al l 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

State of Ullnols Chief Procurement Office for General Services modified or canceled until at least thirty {30) days' notice has been provided to the State.

Vendor shall provide: (a) General Commercial Liability insurance in the amount of

$1,000,000 per occurrence (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage) and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate; (b) Auto Liability, including Hired Auto and Non-owned

Auto (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage), in amount of

$1,000,000 per occurrence; and (c) Worker's Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law. Insurance shall not limit Vendor's obligation to indemnify, defend, or settle any claims.

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

4.13 SOLICITATION AND EMPLOYMENT: Vendor shall not employ any person employed by the State during the term of this contract to perform any work under this contract.

Vendor shall give notice immediately to the Agency's director if Vendor solicits or intends to solicit State employees to perform any work under this contract.

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

4.15 BACKGROUND CHECK: Whenever the State deems it reasonably necessary for security reasons, the State may conduct, at its expense, criminal and driver history background checks of Vendor's and subcontractor's officers, employees or agents. Vendor or subcontractor shall immediately reassign any individual who, in the opinion of the State, does not pass the background check.

4.16 APPLICABLE LAW:

4.16.1 PREVAILING LAW: This contract shall be construed in accordance with and rs 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

State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services contract dispute arising out of this contract. The State of Illinois does not waive sovereign immunity by entering into this contract.

4.16.4 OFFICIAL TEXT: The official text of the statutes cited herein Is Incorporated by reference. An unofficial version can be viewed at (www.llga.gov/leqislation/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 alt of

Vendor's rights, title and interest to the claim or cause of action.

4.18 CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY: The Agency that signs this contract on behalf of the State of

Illinois shall be the only State entity responsible for performance and payment under this contract. When the Chief Procurement Officer or authorized designee or State Purchasing

Officer signs in addition to an Agency, he/she does so as approving officer and shall have no liability to Vendor. When the Chief Procurement Officer or authorized deslgnee or

State Purchasing Officer signs a master contract on behalf of State agencies, only the

Agency that places an order or orders with the Vendor shall have any liability to the

Vendor for that order or orders.

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

4.20 NOTICES: Notices and other communications provided for herein shall be given in writing via electronic mail whenever possible. If transmission via electronic mall fs not possible, then notices and other communications shall be given in writing via registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, via receipted hand delivery, via courier (UPS, Federal

Express or other similar and reliable carrier), or via facsimile showing the date and time of successful receipt. Notices shall be sent to the individuals who signed this contract using the contact information following the signatures. Each such notice shall be deemed to have been provided at the time it is actually received. By giving notice, either Party may change its contact information.

4.21 MODIFICATIONS AND SURVIVAL: Amendments, modifications and waivers must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the Parties. Any provision of this contract officially declared void, unenforceable, or against public policy, shall be ignored and the remaining provisions shall be interpreted, as far as possible, to give effect to the

Parties' intent. All provisions that by their nature would be expected to survive, shall survive termination. In the event of a conflict between the State's and the Vendor's terms, conditions and attachments, the State's terms, conditions and attachments shall prevail.

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4.22 PERFORMANCE RECORD/ SUSPENSION: U pan request of the State, Vendor shall meet to discuss performance or provide contract performance updates to help ensure proper performance of this contract. The State may consider Vendor's performance under this contract and compliance with law and rule to determine whether to continue this contract, suspend Vendor from doing future business with the State for a specified period of time, or whether Vendor can be considered responsible on specific future contract opportunities.

4.23 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT: This contract and all related public records maintained by, provided to, or required to be provided to the State are subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) notwithstanding any provision to the contrary that may be found in this contract. 5 ILCS 140.

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

4.25 WARRANTIES FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES:

4.25.1. Vendor warrants that the supplies furnished under this contract will: (a) conform to the standards, specifications, drawing, samples or descriptions furnished by the State or furnished by the Vendor and agreed to by the State, including but not limited to all specifications attached as exhibits hereto; (b) be merchantable, of good quality and workmanship, and free from defects for a period of twelve months or longer if so specified in writing, and fit and sufficient for the intended use; (c) comply with all federal and state laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the manufacturing, packing, labeling, sale and delivery of the supplies; (d) be of good title and be free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and; (e) not infringe any patent, copyright or other intellectual property rights of any third party. Vendor agrees to reimburse the State for any losses, costs, damages or expenses, including without limitations, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses, arising from failure of the supplies to meet such warranties.

4.25.2. Vendor shall ensure that all manufacturers' warranties are transferred to the

State and shall provide to the State copies of such warranties. These warranties shall be in addition to all other warranties, express, implied or statutory, and shall survive the State's payment, acceptance, inspection or failure to inspect the supplies.

4.25.3. Vendor warrants that all services will be performed to meet the requirements of this contract in an efficient and effective manner by trained and competent personnel. Vendor shall monitor performances of each individual and shall

State of llllnols Chief Procurement Office for General Services immediately reassign any individual who does not perform in accordance with this contract, who is disruptive or not respectful of others in the workplace, or who in any way violates the contract or State policies.

4.26 REPORTING, STATUS AND MONITORING SPECIFICATIONS: Vendor shall immediately notify the State of any event that may have a material impact on Vendor's ability to perform this contract.

4.27 EMPLOYMENT TAX CREDIT: Vendors who hire qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits. 35 ILCS 5/216, 5/217. Please contact the lllinois

Department of Revenue (telephone#: 217-524-4772) for information about tax credits.

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5. STATE SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

0 Agency Definitions

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D Required Federal Clauses, Certifications and Assurances

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0 Public Works Requirements (construction and maintenance of a public work) 820 ILCS

130/4.

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D Prevailing Wage (janitorial cleaning, window cleaning, building and grounds, site technician, natural resources, food services, security services, and printing, if valued at more than $200 per month or $2,000 per year) 30 ILCS 500/25-60.

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D Agency Specific Terms and Conditions

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TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

I certify that:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Name: Jeffrey Lichtenberger Business Name: Getz Fire Equipment Taxpayer Identification Number:

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Employer Identification Number: 37-0861154 Legal Status {check one):

0 Individual

0 Sole Proprietor

0 Partnership

0 Legal Services Corporation

0 Tax-exempt

0 Corporation providing or billing medical and/or health care services

� Corporation NOT providing or billlng medical and/or health care services

Signature of Authorized Representative:

D Governmental

D Nonresident alien

D Estate or trust

0 Pharmacy (Non-Corp.)

D Pharmacy/Funeral Home/Cemetery (Corp.)

D Limited liability Company

(select applicable tax classification)

D C = corporation

D P = partnership

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