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COCK COUNTY GOVERNMENTOIRce of the Chief Procurement Officer

CONTRACT FOR SERVICE

DOCUMENT NO. 1645-15455

FURNISH AND INSTALLATION OF CARPETFOR

DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES NIANAGEMENT

PRE-BID MEETING:

DAl E: MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016TIME: 10:00A.M.LOCATION: COOK COUNTY BUILDING

1i18 N. CLARK ST., ROOM 1018CHICAGO, IL 60602

APPROVED BYTHE BOARD OF

COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCT Ss 20I6

BIDS TO BE EXECUTED IN TRIPLICATEBID OPENING WILL BE ONWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 AT 10:QO A.IYu CENTRAL STANDARD TIMELATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDDELIVER BIDS TO 118 N. CLARK ST., ROOM 1018, CHICAGO, IL 60602

Otuestions regarding this Bid should be directed to:Danie! Gizzi, Specifications Engineer II!EMAIL: DAN.GIZZICOOKCOUNTYIL.GOV or (312) 603%825

Toni PreckwinkleCook County Board President

Shannon E.AndrewsChief Procurement Officer

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CONTRACT NO. 1645-15455

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Instructions to Bidders IB-1

General Conditions .

Special Conditions .SpecNcatlons .

Site Inspection Cerblicate ..

Proposal .

GC-1

SC-1

SI-1

P-1

EXHIBITS:

Exhibit 0

Exhibit II

Exhibit III

Idenalication of Subcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant Form

Electronic Payables Program Form

Preference for Veteran's Business Enterprise and Service-Disabled Veteran's Business EnterpriseForm

Exhibit IV

Exhibit V

Exhibit Vl

Veteran's Workplace Preference Public Works Contracts Form

Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Utilization Plan

Economic Disclosure Statement Forms, including Contract and EDS Signature Pages

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INSTRUCllONS TO BIDDERSBID CONTRACTS

INDEX

Sec6on Subject

IB-01 DEFINITIONS ..1842 PREPARATION OF EDS AND EXECUTION DOCUMENT

IB-03 SITE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE...

IB-04 BID DEPOSIT

IB05 EXCEPTIONS AND ADDENDUM.

IB-06 BIDDER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES ..1807 SUBMISSION OF BID PROPOSALS .

IB08 BID PROPOSALS TO CONFORM TO BID DOCUMENTS.

IB-09 COMPETENCY OF BIDDER..

IB-10 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE .IB-11 RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT EARNED CREDITS ....................................................IB 12 ELIGIBLE VETERANS BID PREFERENCE FOR PUBUC WORKS CONTRACT....

IB-13 ELIGIBLE BID PREFERENCE FOR VBEs and SDVBEs...

IB-14 PUBLIC WORKS..

IB-15CONSIDERATION OF BID PROPOSALS .IB-16WITHDRAWAL OF BID PROPOSALS,

IB-17NOTICE OF AWARD..

IB-18 BID DISPUTES.

IB-19 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND.

IB-20 PRICES FIRM..

IB-21 CASH BILLING DISCOUNTS ...IB-22 CATALOGS ...IB-23AUTHORIZED DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR.

IB-24 TRADE NAMES.

IB-25 SAMPLES ..............IB-26 NOTICES .

IB-27 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS - PUBLIC CONTRACTS .......IB-28 COOPERATION WITI.I INSPECTOR GENERAL.

IB- 29 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.............................IB-30 MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ORDINANCE,.....

IB-31 COOK COUNTY RECYCLED PRODUCT PROCUREMENT POLICY..

IB32 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES...

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INSTRLICTIONS TQ BIDDERS

IS-01A.

DEFINITIONSBIDDER shall mean any Person who submits a Bid.

BID COVER PAGE shall mean the general description of the mquired services, goods, equipment, orsupplies, the contact infonnafion of the assigned Contract Negotiator or Specification Engineer in the OMos ofthe Chief Procurement Officer, and shall indude the date, time and place for both the submission of Bid

Proposals and the opening of the Bid Proposals.

BID or BID PROPOSAI. shall mean a response to the Bid Notice containing all Bid Documents and any otherdocuments or information the Bidder is required to provide.

BID DOCUMENTS means the documents, spedflcations, fonna and other information necessary and required

for a Bid.

E. BID NOTICE means ths notice from the CPO regarding a Procurement which shall induds: a general

desorlption of the Procurement; information necessary to obtain the Bid Documents; and the date, fime and

place for both the submission of Bids and the opening of the Bids.

F. CONTRACT shall mean any written document to make Procuremenls by or on behalf of Cook County.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS shall mean colleckvsly the Bid Cover Page, legal adverbsement, Bid Notice, Bid

Documents, Bid, Economic Disclosure Statement, MBE/WBE Utllizafion Plan and any other document required

by the Chief Procuremsnt Ofiicer. The above documents shall be considered as one integrated document

setting forth tha obligations of Ihe parties.

H. CONTRACTOR shall mean ths Person that enters into a Contract wilh the County.

COUNTY shall mean the County of Cook, a body politic and corporate of ths Stats of Ifiinols.

DIRECTOR shall mean the person or persons authorized by the County to act in connacfion with this Contract.

Such authorization shall not irrdude any power to change the scope of the Contract or to obligate the County to

pay additional sums beyond the amount of the Contract awarded by ihe Cook County Board of Commissioners

or the Chief Procurement Oflicer.

CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER or CPO shall mean the Chief Procurement Officer of the County of Cook

whose duties and responsibilities are mors particularly described in the Cook County Procurement Code,Chapter 34, Arbcle IV, Division l.

OCPO shaN mean the Office cf the Chief Procurement Officer of Cook County.

PERSON shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, Joint Venture, trust association, Limited LiaNity

Company, sole proprietorship or legal entity.

PROC URESIENT shall mean obtaining supplies, equipment, goods or services of any kind.

SPECIFICATIONS shall mean the description of the services, work, goods, equipment, personnel, volume snd

use statistics and all requirements for the scope of work set forth in the Contract Documents.

USING AGENCY shall mean the deparlments or agencies within Cook County government including elected

officials.

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INSTR~UTIONS TO BID~ER

IB4izA

PREPARATION OF EDS AND EXECUTION JUMENTThe Bidder shall prepare one (1)copy of its Bid Proposal on the proposal forms wihhin the Contract Documents

and three (3) Economic Disolosure Statement and Execution Documents ("EDS"), sll with odiglnal signatures,Unless otherwise stated, afi blank spaces on the proposal forms shall be fully completed. Bidder bears sfi

responsibility for error or omissions in the submission of the Bid Proposal. Bid Proposals and EDS which arenot properly signed may be rejected.

B. If the Bidder is a corporation, the President and Secretary must execute the EDS. In the event that this BidProposal is executed by someone other than Ihe President, attach hereto a certified copy of that section of theCorporate By-Laws, resolution or other authorization by the Corpomtion, satisfactory to the County that permitsthe person to execute Bid Proposal for said corporation. If the corporation is not incorporated in the State otillinois, a copy of the Csrfificate of Good Standing from the state of incorporation must bs submitted with theEDS.

If the Bidder is a partnership or joint venture, afi partners or joint vsnturers must execute the EDS, unless onepartner or joint venture has been authorized to tfign for the parswrshlp or joint venture, In which case, thepartnership agreemsnt, rssolufion or evidence of such authority, satisfactory to the County, must be submitted.If the Bidder is a joint venture, attach a copy of the joint venture agreement.

If the Bidder is a member-managed Li C all members must execute the EDS, unless otherwise provided in theoperating agreement, resolution or other corporate documents. If the Bidder is a manager-managed LLC, themanager(s) must execute ths Bid Proposal. The Bidder must attach either a certified copy of ths operating

agreemsnt, resolution or other authorization, satisfactory to the County, demonstrating such person hss thsauthority lo execute the EDS on behalf of ths LLC. If the LLC is not registered In the State of illinois, a copyof a current Certificate of Good Standing from the state of incorporation must be submitted with the EDS.

E. If the Bidder is a Sole Proprietmship, the sole proprietor must execute the EDS.

F A "Partnership" "Joint Ventum" or "Sole Proprietorship" operating under an Assumed Name must be registered

with the filinois county In which it is located, as provided in 805 ILCS 405 (2012) and documentation evidencing

registration must be submitted with the EDS.

IB4iz SITE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

The Bklder shall inspect ths jobwtts to become farnfiiar with the conditions releisd to the work or services and therequirements set forth in the Bid Documents. Failure of the Bidder to visit Ihe Site shall not relieve or alter the Bidder's

responsibility for complebng the work or services as required by the Contract Documents.

When required as mandatory in the Contract Documents, the Bidder shall visit the job-site and shall carefully examine

and become familiar with afi conditions which may in any way affect the performance of the Contract and shell submitcertification of such inspection along with ths Bid Proposal. The dates snd conditions of the site inspecfion aredetermined by the County. If the Contract Documents provide that inspection of the site is mandatory, a Bidder's failure

to attend afi of the required site inspecfions shall render the Bid Proposal non-rssponsive.

IBM BID DEPOSITWhen required in ths Contract Documents, the Bid Proposal shafi be accompanied by, cashier's check, certified check,bank draft or surety bond In ths amount shown in the legal advertisement or as mey be prescribed in these ContractDocuments. A cskified or cashier's check shall be drawn on a responsible bank doing business in the United States and

shaN be made payable to the order of the County of Cook. The surety issuing the bond must have a general rating of"A", and shall be a Class Vll or higher in the financial size category as defined by Best Company Inc., Moody's Investor

Services, Standard 5 Poor's Corporation or similar rating agency. The surety must be licensed by the State of filinois

Department of Insurance and be listed in the current U.S. Treasury Circular 570 when federal funds are being used.Failure to submit the bid deposit shall constitute a non-responsive Bid Proposal and such Bid Proposal shall be rejected.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

I&64 BID DEPOSIT (con't.lThe Bidder hereby agrees that tho bid deposit shall be forfeited to ths County as liquidated damages and not ss penaltyin the event Bidder fails to comply with IB-15 end IB-IT, or otherwise fails or refuses to honor the Bid Proposal uponaward of the Contract by the County.

The bid deposit of all bidders will be returned, with the exception of the apparent lowest responsive and responsibleBidder, affer the County has awarded the Contract. The bid deposit of the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder will

be returned affer the Contract has been awarded and the Siddur has submktsd afi insurance documentation and thePerformance snd Payment Bond, ss required by the Contract Documents.

IB4I5 EXCEPTIONS AND ADDENDUMThe County will not provide oral answers to questions concerning Bid Documents before or subsequent to the award ofa Contract. If an interpretation or clarification of the Bid Document is desired by the Bidder or if the Bidder intends torequest a deviation to ths Spsciflcs6ons, ths Bidder shall submit questions or request for the deviation to theSpedfications to the Chief Procuremsnt Office prior to the date for inquiries set forth In ths Speolal Conditions. TheChief Procuremsnt Officer will answer questions or requests for deviations to the Specifications by issuing an Addendum

which shall be available to afi Bidders submitting a Bid Proposal. If no Addendum is issued by the Chief ProcuiemsntOgicer, then such deviation or exception to the Specification shafi be deemed rejected. Tha Chief procurement Officer

shall reject any Bid containing deviations or exceptions to the Specifications not previously accepted through a wdtten

Addendum. Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of each Addendum issued in the space provided on the proposal form.

The Bidder's failure to acknowledge in writing any issued addenda may result in the CPO finding tha Bid non-responsiveand rejecting the Bid. Ths OCPO shall not allow any Bidder to acknowledge any such addenda, in writing or orally, atterthe Bid Opening.

Afi written requests for clarifications, deviations or exceptions shall be addressed to the Specification Engineer orContract Negotiator listed on the Bid Cover Page:

If the apparent lowest Bidder takes exceptions or deviations to the General Conditions, which are submitted with the Bid,ths CPO shall reject the Bid as non-responsive in the event that the Chief Procurement Officer, in his or her sole opinion,

determines such exceptions or deviations to be material.

IB4I6 BIDDER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIESThe submission of a Bid shall constitute a representagon snd warranty that: (I) Bidder has csrefufiy and thoroughly

reviewed the Contract Documents and has found tham complete and free from ambiguities and suificient to describe therequired goods, equipment, suppfies or services; (ii) Bidder and all laborers, employees or subconbtractors It intends touse in the performance of this Contract are skilled and experienced in the type of work or services cafied for by theContract Documents; and (iii) neither the Bidder nor any of its employees, agents, suppliers or subcontractors haverelied on any verbal representations from the County, or any of the Counb/s employees, agents, or consultants, in

preparing the Bid.

IB4IT SUBMISMON OF BID PROPOSALSAfi Bidders shall submit the bound copy of the Bid in a sealed envelops and shall cause the Bid to be delivered to TheONce of the Chief Procurement Officer, Room 1018, County Building, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, filinols 60602 bythe date and hour for the Bid Opening as shown in the Bid. Ths sealed envelope submitted by the Bidder shall have theBid label, set forth herein, or shall have the following informafion on ths face of ths envelope: Bidder's name, address,subject matter of Bid, Bid or Contract number, advertised date of Bid Opening and the hour designated for Bid Opening

as shown in the Contract Documents.

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@LOS BID PROPOSALS TO CONFORM TO BID DOCUMENTSThe County will not entertain or oonsider any Bids: (i) received after 9BIsexsct time specified In the Bid; (ii) notaccompanied by the required bid deposit; or (ill) in sny other way falling to ply fully with the conditions stated in thsBid.

IB4ig COMPETENCY OF BIDDERNo Contract shall be awarded to a Bidder that is in arrears or is in default to the County upon any debt or Contract, orthat is a defaulter, as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to said County, or hss failed to perform faithfully anyprevious contract with the County.

IB-19 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCETns Chief Procurement Officer shall, for all Procurements funded solely with County dollars by competitive sealedbidding, accept the lowest bid price or lowest evaluated bid price from s responsive or responsible local business,provided that ths Bid doss not exceed the lowest bid price or lowest evaluated bid price from a responsive andresponsible non.local business by more than five percent (5%).

"Local business" shall mean a Person, including a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in illinois, having

a bona fide establishment located within the County at which it is transacting business on the date when a Bid issubmitted to the County, and which employs the majority of its regular, fog-time work force vsWin the County. A JointVenture shall ccnstkute a Local Business if one or more Persons that qualify as a "Local Business" hold interests totaling

over 50 percent In the Joint Venture, even If the Joint Venture doss not, st the time of the Bid submittal, have such abone fid establishment within ths County.

IB-11 RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT EARNED CREDITSIn accordance with Secbon 34-231 through Section 34-235 of the Cook Couniy Procurement Code, for all Public Works

Conlracts, with an estimated Bid Price of $100,000 or mors, the Bidder shall be permitted but is not required, to submit

an employment plan of Former Offsndem with its Bid Proposal In order to receive an earned credit for future PublicWorks Contracts. The Employment Plan shall be approved by the CPO and, if required, the Cook County ReentryEmployment Committee. Upon the completion of a qualifying contract and ths Bidder presenting satisfactory information

and documentation to the CPO, the CPO shall provide the Bidder with an Earned Credit Certi6cate, which shall be valid

for three years from the date of issuance. The Bidder shall receive an earned credit of '/~% of the Bid Price for future

Public Works Contnmts, if 5-10% of the percentage of Total Labor Hours are performed by Former Offenders, and anearned credit of 1'yo of the Bid Price for future Public Works Contraots, If the more than 10%of the percentage of TotalLabor Hours are pstformsd by Former Offenders. For purposes of this provision, "Former Offenders" shall mean adults

whs are residents of the County and who have been convicted of a cdime. Labor hours" shall mean the total hours ofworkers receiving an hourly Wage who are directly employed at the work site. It shall indude hours performed byworkers employed by the contractor and all subcontractom working at the site. "Labor hours" shall not include hoursworked by nonworking former, superintendents, owners and workers who ars not subject to prevailing wagerequirements.

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~IN 'TRUCTIONS TO B~IERS

IB-12 ELIGIBLE VETERANS BID PREFERENCE FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTIn accordance with Section 34-236 {s)of the Cook County Procurement Code, for all Public Works Contracts, the CPOshall give a preference of ona percent of the amount of the Contract to a Responsible and Responsive Bidder for ePublic Works Contract when such Bidder has committed by affidavit to utilize Eligible Veterans for at least five pement ofthe hours worked under such Contract Failure to utTitze Eligible Veterans in accordance with the affidavit will result in

breach of ContracL

IB-13 ELIGISLE SID PREFERENCE FOR VBEa and SDVBEs

In accordance with Section 34-236 (b) of the Cook County Procurement Code, the CPO shall give a preference of five

percent of the amount of the Contract to a Responsible and Responsive Veteran owned Business Enterprises ( VBEs')or Service Disabled Veteran owned Business Enterprises ("SDVBE"}cerbTied by the Contract Compliance Director("CCD"), or by any other entity approved by the CCD.

IB-14 PUBLIC WORKSFor all Public Works Projects, the Bidder shall comply with Section 34-190 of the Cook County Procurement Cade,which requires that Public Works Contracts having an estimated contract price of $100,000 or more, where nototherwise prohibited by Federal or Slate law, shall have at least 50 percent of the total hours worked on the site byemployees of the Contractor and subcontractors shall be performed by residents of the County.

All Bid Proposals for Public Works Construction shall be evaluated to determine, whether the Bidder is responsible, in

accordance with Section 34-145 of the Cook County Procurement Code. In accordance with Section 34-145 the CPOshall determine whether the Bidder: (i) is authorized to do business in illinois and the County; (ii} has, as applicable, aFederal Employer Idenffficstion Number or Social Security; (iii) meets any applicable insurance requirements in the BidDocument; (iv) has certiTied that it is in compliance with ag provisions of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and Slate andFederal equal employment opportunity laws; (v) has cerNied that it participates in active apprenticeship and training

programs approved and registered with the United Slates Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training

for each of ths trades of work contemplated under the awarded Contract; (vi) contractually requires any subcontractor toparfidpate in active apprer:ticeship and training programs approved and registered with the United States Department ofLabor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training for each of the trades of work contemplated under the awarded Conbact;and (vii) has agreed to provide Certified payrolls as specilied in the illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

IB-15 CONSIDERATION OF BID PROPOSALSThe County reserves the right to reject or accept any or all Bid Proposals, to extend the bidding period, to waivetechnicalities in lhe Bid and/or to withdraw or cancel the Bid or to issue a new Bid, i.e., "rebid" prior to award of theContract.

Affar Bid ProposNs are opened and read aloud, they will be evaluatkbased on the price, conformance with

SpeciTications, the responsibility of the various Bidders taking into consideration factors including, but not limited to,those noted in IB.09,IB-10 and responsiveness to ths County's Minority snd Female Owned Business Ordinance.

The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to make corrections, affer receiving the Bids, to any clerical error

apparent on the face of the Bid, induding but not limited to obviously inconsct units or misplaced decimal paints, orarithmetic errors. In the event that comparison of the Bidders "Unit Price" and "Total Priice" submitted for any line items

reveals a calculation error, the Unit Price will prevail.

The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to reject any Bid that, in his or her discretion and authority is deemedmaterially unbalanced.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BID~DE

IB-16 WITHDRAWAL OF BID PRO~Bidders may withdraw their Bid Proposals at any time prior to the time spsrlrd in the Bid as thai date and hour set forths Bid Opening. However, no Bidder shell withdrew, cancel or modify its Bid Proposal for a period of ninety (90)calendar days after said advertised Bkl Opening,

IB-17 NOTICE OF AWARDThe Chief Procurement Officer shall nofify the successful Bidder, in writing, of award of the Contract by the County within

ninety (90) days from the Bid Opening date. Upon receipt of the Notice of Award, the Contractor shall promptly secure,execute and deliver to the Chief Procuremsnt Office any documents required herein.

IB-18 BID DISPUIESSection 34-136 of Ihe Cook County Procurement Code permits Bidders to file protests. Any Bidder who reasonablybelieves that the recommended Bidder is not the lowest Responsive snd Responsible Bidder, or has s complaint aboutthe bid process, may submit a bid protest, in writing, and directed to the CPO, within three business days after ths dateupon which ths CPO posts tits recommended Bid for sward or execution on the County's websits. The bid protest roust

specify why the pmtester believes the recommended Bidder is not the lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, orwhy the protestor believes the bid procedure was unfair, induding a statement of how the aNeged unfairness pmjudicedthe protesting Bidder and the action requested of the CPO. A bid protest based on an issue which could have beendanTied through a request for darlfication or information pumuant to Section 34-136(d), and IB-05, Communications with

ths County regarding competitive bidding process, wlfi not be considered if ths protesting Bidder failed to make suchrequest. When a bid pro'test has been submitted, no further action shall ba taken on ths Procurement untfi the CPOmakes a decision concerning the bid pmtest, unless the Using Agency respya„ds in writing and sulficiently demonstratesthat (i) the item to be procured is urgengy required and (ii) failure to make timaward promptly will unduly delay delivery

or performance or cause other undue harm.

The CPO shall issue a written decision on the bid protest to the protesting Bidder snd to any other Bidder affected bysuch decision as soon as reasonai>ly practicable. If'the bid protest is upheld based on s lack of fairnsss in the bid

procedure, the CPO shall re-bid the procuremsnt. If the CPO determines that ths recommended Bidder was notResponsive and Responsible, that Bidder shafi be disqualified and the CPO may either recommend the lowest

Responsive and Responsible Bidder or rs4tid. Any CPO dsusion concerning bid protests shafi be final.

IB 10 PERFORNNANCE AND PAVNNENT BONDWhen required in Bid Documents, the successful Bidder shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in ths full

amount of the Conbact on the County Form, a specimen of which shall be provided. Ths Surety issuing thePerformance and Payment Bond must have a general rabng of "A" and shaN be a Class VN or higher in the financial sizecategory as defined by Best's Key Rating Guide-Property and Casualty, or have such ratings as specified in the ContractDocuments.

ln the event that the Bidder fails to furnish the Performance and Payment Bond within fourteen (14) calendar days afterservice of the Notice of Award, ths County msy elect to retain Bidder's bid deposit as liquidated damages and not as apenalty and reject the Bid. The parties agree that the sum of the bid deposit is a fair estimate of the amount of damagesthat the County will sustain due to the Bidder's failure to famish the Performance and Payment Bond and the tenninafion

of the Contract.

IB 20 PRICES FIRNIAN prices quoted in the Bid Proposal shall be firm and will not be subject to increase during the term of the Contract,

except as otherwise pnnrided in these Contract Documents.

IIL21 CASH BILLING DISCOUNTSCash billing or pementags discounts for payment will not be considered In evaluating Bid Proposals.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BI~DOE S

IB-22 CATALOGSEach Bidder shsfl submit in TRIPLICATE, where necessary or when requested catalogs, descriptive literature, anddetailed drawings, fully detailing features, designs, construction, appointrnsnt and finishes not covered in theSpecifications but necessary to fully dsscdbe the goods, equipment, supplies or services.

IB-23 AUTHORIZED DEALER/DISTRIBUTORFor goods, equipment and supplies. the Bidder must be one of the following: (i) the manufacturer; (ii) an authorizeddealer/distributor; or (iTi) able to prompfly secure ths necessary genuine parts, assemblies and/or accessories assupplied by the original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M.), along with any necessary schemafics or drawings to fu58 thecontractual obligsflons. With respect to the purchase of vehicles, or services related to vehides, the Specifications orSpecial Conditions may require that the Bidder be an authorized dealership of the manufacturer. The Bidder must beable tc furnish original product warranty and manufacturer's related services such as product information, product rs-cafl

notices, etc. Proof of ability to transfer product warranty to Ihe County M to be submitted with the Sd ProposaL

IS-24 TRADE NAMESIn cases where an item is identified by a manufacturer's name, brand name, trade name, catalog number, or reference,it is understood that the Bidder proposes to furnish the item identified and does not propose to furnish an alternate but

equivalent item, unless the Bidder has pmposed and the County has accepted the alternate but equivalent item.

Unless ths Bid states that no substitute shall be aflowsd, the reference to e manufaoturer's name, brand name, tradename, catalog number, or reference is intended to be descriptive and not restrictive and to indicate to prospectiveBidders articles that shall be satisfactory. Bid Proposals for other manufacturer names, brand names, trade names,catalog numbers or references shall be considered, provided each Bidder states on the face cf the Bid Proposal what

alternate, but equivalent items are being proposed.

If the Bidder proposes alternate, but equivalent, Items, the Bidder must provide the following: (i) product Idenliflcaflon,

including manufacturer's name and address; (ii) manufacture/a literature idenflfying the product description, reference

standards and performance and test data; (lii) samples, as applicable; and (iv) itemized comperisons of ths proposedalternate items listing significant variations. If a Bidder pmposes aliernate items, it warrants and represents that in

making a fern~el request for substitution that: (i) the proposed alternate item is equivalent to or superior in all respects toIhe item specified in the Bid; and (ii) that the same warranges and guarantees will be provided for the proposed alternate

items as those specifled in the Bid. The CPO may, in hh or her sale discretion accept an alternate item for a speciTied

item, provided the alternate items so bid is, in the CPO's sole opinion the equivalent of the item specified in the Bid. An

alternate item that ths CPO determines not to be equivalent to the spsciflsd item shall render ths bid ncn-responsive

and the CPO shall reject the Bid.

IB-25 SAMPLESBidders may be asked upon request of the Chief Procurement Ofticer, induding subsequent to the Bid Opening, tofurnish and deliver a representative sample sufficien to effectively evaluate each Item listed in the Bid Proposal. Afl

samples must be delivered F.O.B.DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID to an identified delivery location within flvs (5)business days of the request. Samples submitted must be identical to those specified in the Bid Proposal. Submission

of other than the samples reflected in flw Bid Proposal or failure to furnish samples within the required time period shall

be cause for rejection of the Bid Propcsal. Afl samples are subject to mutilation and will not be returned. Bidders shall

bear the cost of any samples and shipping or delivery costs related thereto.

IB-26 NOTICESAll communications and notices between the County and Bidders regarding the Bid Documents shall be in writing and

hand delivered or delivered via first class United States mail, postage prepaid, or via s-mail. Notioss to the Bidders shall

be addressed to the name and address provided by the Bidders; notices to the Chief Procurement Officer shall beaddressed to Room 1018,County Building, 118North Clerk Street, Chicago, Ninois 60602.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

IB-27 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS - PUBLIC CONTRACTSThis is a compeffffve Bid of Cook County government subject to laws snd ordinances governing public bids sndconkacts. The Bidder shall st all tines observe and comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations and codes of theFederal, State, County and other local government agencies which may in any manner effect the preparation of the BidProposal or the oerf'ormance of the Contract. If the Bidder observes that any of the Bid Documents are at variance with

any laws, ordinances, regulations or codes, it shall promptly notify the Chief Procurement Dfficer in writing and if

necessary an addendum shall be issued by the Chief Procurement Officer.

IB-28 COOPERATION WITH INSPECTOR GER~Persons cr businesses seeking County contracts are required to abide by all of the applicable provisions of the Office ofthe Independent Inspector General Ordinance (Section 2-281 et. seq. of the Cook County Code cf Ordinances). Failure

to cooperate as required may result in monetary and/or other penalties.

IB-29 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTSThe County hss implemented s Prompt Payment Program (the "E-Payables Program" ). Bidders who voluntarily

participate in the Program will receive prompt payments via the County's Visa Purchasing Card. In order to

parbcipate in the Pmgrsm, Bidders must submit the E=Payables Enrollment Form to the Cook County Comptroller's

Oigce. A description of the Program is attached for informational purposes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, theCounty has no duty or obligation to process prompt payments to Bidders. The County reserves its rigM tcdiscontinue the Program at any time. The County will not provide a bid incentive or preference to Bidders who

psrkcipsts in ths Program.

IBSO MINORllY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ORDINANCECook County has adopted the Minority and Women Owned Business Entsqirise Ordinance (the "Ordinance ). TheOrdinance establishes annual participation goals for Minority and Women Owned Busineae Enterprises. Therequirements of the Ordinance, as well as the documents the Bidder must submit are set forth in GC-19. TheBidder's failure to submit ths MBElWBE Utilisation Plan, as mors fuffy described in GC-19 shaN render the Bid non-

Iesponslve.

COOK COUNlY RECYCLEQ PROD~ROCUREMENT POLICYCook County hss adopted ths Cook County Recycled Product Procurement Policy. In accordance with the Policy,Cook.County encourages the use of recyded paper and paper products, whenever practicable. The Bidder shall userecyded paper, except where the sqec1alized nature of certain materials (such as photographs) requires othennse,and ali documents shall be printed tw~ided unless two-sided printing is not practicable.

IS<2 ESTIMATEO QUANTITIESUnless expressly stated in ths Specifications, Special Conditions, or Proposal page(s) sny quantities stated In this Bid

represent estimated usage and as such are for bid canvassing purposes only. Ths County reserves the right toincrease or decrease quantities ordered. Nothing herein will be construed as an intent or obligaffon on the part of theCounty tc purchase any goods, equipment, supplies or services beyond those determined by the County to benecessary to meet its needs.

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BID CONTRACTSINDEX

Section Subject

G~1 SUBCONTRACTING OR ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT OR CONTRACT FUNDS ....GC4I2 INDEMNIFICATION..

GC-03 INSPECTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

GC-04 PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ..GC-05 PREPAID FEES ..GC46 TAXES .

GC07 PRICE REDUCTION ...GC-08 CONTRACTOR CREDITS..

GC-09 DISPUTES.

GC-10 CONTRACT AMENDMENTS ..GC-11 DEFAULT..

GC-12 COUNTYS REMEDIES...

GC-13 CONTRACTOR'S REMEDIES...

GC-14 DELAYS.

GC-15 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS...

GC-16 PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES..

GC-17 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.

GC-18 DELIVERY.

GC-19 MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

GC-19 MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES..

GC-19 MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ..GC-19 MINORITY AND WOMEN SUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

GC-19 MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

GC-20 MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET...

GC-21 CONDUCT OF THE CONTRACTOR...

GC-22 ACCIDENT REPORTS.

GC-23 USE OF PREMISES.........

GC-25 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

GC-26 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES...

GC-27 STANDARD OF CONTRACT GOODS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

GC-28 CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.

GC-30 AUDIT; EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.

GC-31 GOVERNING LAW...

GC-32 COOPERATION WITH INSPECTOR GENERAL.

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GC-33 WAIVER.

GC-34 ENTIRE CONTRACT

GC-35 FORCE MAJEURE.

GC-36 GOVERNMENTAL JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT..

GC-37 COMPARABLE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT.

GC-36 FEDERAL CLAUSES ..GC 39 CONTRACT INTERPRETATION...

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GO<1 SUBCONTRACTING OR ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT OR CONTRACT FUNDSOnce awarded, this Contract shall not be subcontracted or any part thereof assigned without the express written

approval of the County Chief Procurement Officer ("Chief Procurement Ofticer"). In no case, however, shall suchapproval relieve the Contractor from his obligations or change the terms of the ContracL The Contractor shall nottransfer or assign any Contract funds or daims due or to become due without the advance written approval of the ChiefProcurement Ofiicer. The unauthorized subcontracting or assignment of the Contract, in whole or in parL or theunauthorized tran&rr or assignment of any Contract funds, either In whole or in part, or any interest themin, which shall

be due or are to become due the Contractor shall have no effect on the County and are null and void.

The Contractor shall identify any and all contractors and subcontractors it intends to use in the performance of theContract by complefing the Identification of Subcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant Form ("ISFQ All such persons shall

be subject to the prior approval of the County. The Contractor will only subcontract with competent and responsibleSubcontractors. The Chief Procurement Officer may require in his or her sole discretion, that the Contractor provide

copies of all contracts with subcontractors.

The Contractor and its employees,.contractors, subcontractors, agents and representatives am, for all purposes arising

out of this Contract, independent contractors and are not employees of the County. It is expressly understood andagreed that the Contractor and its employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents and representatives shall in no eventas a result of a contract be entitled to any benefit to which County employees are entitled, induding, but not limited to,overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits and Injury leave or other leave benefits.

GCW2 INDEMNIFICATIONThe Contractor covenants and agrees lo indemnify and save harmless the County and its commissioners, oflicials,

employees, agents and representatives, and their respective heirs, successors and assigns, from and against anyand all costs, expenses, attorney's fees, lasses, damages and liabilities incurred or suffered dkectiy or indirectly from

or attributable to any claims arising out of or Incident to the performance or nonperformance of tile Contract by theContractor, or the acts or omissions of the officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees orinvitees of ths Contractor. Ths Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any Performance Bond orinsurance protection required of the Contractor, or otherwise provided by the Contractor, shall in no way limit theresponsibility to indemnify the Counly as hereinabove provided.

GO<3 INSPECTION ANO RESPONSIBILITYThe County shall have a right to inspect and approve any Contract goods, equipment, supplies or services used in

canying out this Contract and shall approve the quality and standards of afi materials or completed work furnished under

this Contract. Contract goods, equipment, supplies or services not complying herewith may be rejected by Ihe Chief

Procurement Officer and/or the Director snd shall be replaced and/or re-performed by the Contractor at no cost to theCounty. Any Contract goods, equipment or supplies rejected shall be removed within a reasonable time fram thepremises of the County at the entire expense of the Contractor, after nofice has been given by the County to theContractor that such Contract goads, equipment or supplies have been rejected.

GC44 PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORSAfi invoices submitted by the Contractor shall be in accordance with the cost provisions contained in the ContmctDocuments and shall contain a detailed description of the Deliverables (l.e., the goods, equipment, supplies or services)induding the quantily of the Deliverables, for which payment is requested. All invoices for services shall include itemized

entries indicating the date or time perio in which the services were provided, the amount of time spent performing theservices, and a detailed description of the services provided during the period of the invoice. Afi invoices shall rellect theamounts invoiced by and the amounts paid to the Contractor as of the dale of the invoice. Invoices for new chargesshall not include "past due" amounts, if any, which amounts must be set forth an a separate invoice. Contractor shall

not be entitled to invoice the County for any (ate fees or other penalties.

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GC64 PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS Icon't.iIn accordance with Section 34-177 of the Cook County Procurement Code, the County shaH have a right to set off snd

, subtract from eny invoice(s) or Contract price, a sum equal to any fines and pensltiss, induding interest, for sny tax orfes delinquency and any debt or obligaffon owed by the Contractor to ths County.

The Contractor acknowledges its duB to ensure the accuracy of afl invoices submitted to the County for payment. Bysubmitting the invoices, the Contractor certifies that afl itemized entries set forth in the invoices are true and correct. TheContractor acknowledges that by subrnflring the invoices, it certifies that it has delivered the Dslivenibles, i.s., the goods,supplies or equipment set forth in the Contract to the Using Agency, or that it has properly performed the seniices sstforth In the Contract. The invoice must also reflect the dates and amount of time expended in ihe provision of servicesunder the Contract The Contrarrior acknowledges that any inaccurate statements or negligent or intentional

misrepresentations in the invoices shafl result in the County exercising afl remedies avaiiable to it in law and equity

induding, but not limited tn, a deiay in payment or noivpayment to the Contractor, and reporting the matter to the CookCounty Office of the Independent Inspector General.

When a Contractor receives any payment from the County for any supplies, eiluipment, goods, or services, it hasprovided to ths Courity pursuant to its Contract, the Contractor must make payment to its subcontractors within 15days after receipt of payment from the County, provided that such subcontractor has satisfactorily provided thesupplies, equipment, goods or services in accordance with the Contract and provided the Contractor with afl of thedocuments and information required of the Contrador. The Contmctor may delay or postpone payment to asubcontractor when ths subcontractor's supplies, equipment, goods, or services do not comply with the requirementsof Ihe Contract, ihe Contractor is acffng in good faith, and not In retaliation for a subcontractor exercising legal orcontmctusl rights.

GC4I5 PREPAID FEESln lhe event this Contract is terminated by either party, for cause or otherwise, and ths County has prepaid for anygoods, equipment, supplies or services to be provided pursuant to this Contract, Contractor shall refund to ths County,on a prorated basis to the effective date of termination, afl amounts prepaid for such goods. equipment, supplies orservices not actuafly pmvided as a resWt of the terminabon. The refund shall be made within fourteen (14) days of theeffective date of tsrminafion.

GC4I6 TAXESFederal Excise Tsx does not apply to materials purchased by ths County by virtue of Exsmpflon Certificate No. 36-75-0038K. Illinois Retailers'ccupation Tax, Uss Tax and Municipal Retailers'ccupation Tax do not apply to materials orservims purchased by the County by virtue of statute. The price or priices quoted herein shall indude any and afl otherfederal and/or state, dimct and/or indirect taxes which appiy to this ContracL The County's State of Hlinois Sales TaxExemption Identificaffon No. is E-9998-2013-07.

GC4I7 PRICE REDUCTIONlf at any time after the Contract award, Contractor makes a general price reduction in the price of sny goods, equipment,

supplies or services covered ty the Contract, the equivalent price reducflon based on similar quantities and/or

considerations shall be applied to this Conbsct for the tenn of the Contract. Such priice reducflons shall be effective atthe same time and in the same manner as the reduction in the price to customers generally.

GC4I8 CONTRACTOR CREDITSTo the extent the Contractor gives credits toward future purchases from its financial incentives, discounts, value points orother benefits based on ths purchase of the goods, equipment, supplies or services provided for under this Contract,

such credits belong to ths County and not any specific Using Agency. Contractor shall rsport any such credits to theChief Procuremsnt Offlcer.

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QC-09 DIS~Any dispute arising under the Contract between the County and Contractor shall be decided by the Chief ProcurementOfflcer. The complaining party shall submit a written statement detailing the dispute snd soecffvlno the soaciflc relevant

Contract orovisionisi to the Chief Procurement Officer. Upon request of the Chief Piocumment Office, ths partycomplained against shall respond to the complaint in wriffng within five days of such request. The Chief ProcurementOflicer will reduce his decision to wriTing and mail or otherwise furnish a copy thereof to the Contractor and Director.

Dispute resolution as provided herein shall be a condition precedent to any other acbon at law or in equity.Notwithstanding a dispute, Contractor shall continue to discharge all its obligations, duties and responsibilities set forth in

Ihs Contract during any dispute resolution proceeding unless otherwlss agreed to by the County in writing.

GC-10 CONTRACT ANIENDII5ENTBThe parties may during the term of the Contract make amendments to the Contract but only as provided in thissection. Such amendments shall only be made by mutual agreement in writing.

In the case of Contracts not approved by the Board, the Chief Procurement Officer may amend a contract provided

that any such amendment does not extend the Conffact by mors than one {1)year, snd further provided that the total

cost of ail such amendments does not increase the total amount of the Contract beyond $150,000. Such action mayoniy be made with the advance wriffen approval of the Chief Procurement Officer. If the amendment extends theContract beyond one (1) year or increases the total award amount beyond $150,000, then Board approval wiill berequired.

No Using Agency or employee thereof has authority to make any amendments to the Contract, Any modificaffons oramendments to the Contract made without the express written approval of the Chief Procurement Officer is void andunenforceable.

Contractor is hereby notified that, except for amendments which are made in accordance with this GC-10htodifications and Amendments, no Using Agency or employee thereof has authority to maKe any modiffcatlon oramendment to the Contract,

GC-11 DEFAULTContractor -hall be in default hereunder in the event of a material breach by Contractor of any term or condition ot this

Contract where Contractor has failed to cure such breach within ten (10) days after written notice of breach is given toContractor by ths County, setting forth the nalure of sudr breach.

A nisterial breach of the contract by the Contractor indudes but is not limited to the following:

1. Failure to begin performance under the Contract within the speciTied time;

2. Failure to perform under the Contract with sutffdent personnel, equipment, or materials to ensure completion

of said performance within the specified time or failure to assign qualified personnel to ensure completion

within ths specified time;

3. Performance of the Contract in an unsatisfactory manner;

4. Refusal to perform services deemed to be dofective or unsuitable;

5. Discontinuance of performance of Contractor's obligations under the Contract or the impairment or the

reasonable progress of perfonnance;

6. Becoming insolvent, being dedamd bankrupt or committing any act of bankruptcy or insolvency;

T. Any assignment of the Contrarri for the benefit of creditors;

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GC-11 DEFAULT Icon't.)8. Any cause whatsoever which impairs performance in an acceptable manner; or

9. Any other material breach of any term or condition of the Contract.

County shall be in default hereunder if any material breach of the Contract by the County occurs which is not cured bythe County within forty-five (45) days after written notice of breach has been given by Contractor to the County, settingforth the nature of such breach.

GC-12 COUNTY'8 REMEOIEEIf the Contractor fails to remedy a material breach during the ten (10)day cure period pursuant to General Condition GC-11, Default, the County shall have the right to terminate the Contract provided, however, that the County shaN giveContractor prior written notice of its intent to terminate. Following notice cf breach to Contractor, the County reservesfite right to withhold payments owed to Contractor until such time as Contractor has cured the breach which is thesubject matter of the notice. In addition, the County shell have the right to pursue afi remedies in lsw or equity.

GC-13 CONTRACTOR'S REMEDIggiIf the County has been notified of breach and fails to remedy the breach during the forty-five (45) day cure periodpursuant to General Condition GC-11, Default, the Contractor shall have Ihe rigM to terminate this Contract provkling,however, that Contractor shall give ths County thirty (30) days prior written notice of termination.

Contractor shall have the right to pursue all remedies available In law or equity. In afi cases the Contractor's damagesshall be those provatrie damages not to exceed the value of the Contract as awarded by the Cook County Board ofCommissioners or the Chief Procurement Officer.

GC-14 DELATSContractor agrees that nc charges or claims for damages shall bs made by Contractor for any delays or hindrances from

any cause whatsoever related to the performance of the Contract.

GC-15 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTSWaiver of Subroggjjgg

Afi insurance pclides shsfi contain a Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement in favor of Cook County.

Insurance Reouirements of the ContractorNo later than the effective date of this Contract, the Contractor, at its cost, shall secure and maintain at all times,unless specified otherwise, until completion of the term of this Contract the insurance specified below.

Nothing contained in these insurance requirements is to be construed as limiting ths extent of the Contractor's

responsibility for payment of damages resulting from its performance of this Contract. The insurance purchased andmaintained by ths Contractor shall be primary and not excess or pro rata to any other insurance issued to the County.Contractor shall require all subcontractors to provide the insurance required in this Contract, or Contractor mayprovide the coversges fcr the subcontractors. Afi subcontractors are subject to the same insurance requirements asContractor except paragraph (d) Excess Liability or unless specified otherwise. The Cook County Department of RiskManagement maintains the right to modify, delete, altar or change these requirements.

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GC-15 INSURANCE REQUiREMENTS Icon~Coverages

(s) Workers Comoensatlon InsuranceWorkers'ompensation shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Nlinois or any other applicablejurisdiction. The Workers Compensation policy shall also include the following provisions:

Emp)oyers'iability coverage with a limit of$500,000 each Accident

$500,000 each Employee

$500,000 Policy Limit for Disease

(b) Commercial General Liabilitv InsuranceThe Commercial General Liability shall. be on an occurrence form basis to cover bodily injwy and property damageincluding loss of use.

The Genera) Liability limits stiaN not bs less than $1,000.000 per occunencs and $2,000,000 aggregate conbinedsingle Nmlt for bodily injury snd property damage. The General Liability policy shall indude, without limitation thefollowing coverages:

(1)(2)(3)(4)

(c) Automobile Liabigtv InsuranceWhen any vehides are used in the performance of the Contract, Contractor shall secure Automobile Liability

Insurance to cover aN owned, non-owned and hired automobiles, trucks and trailers. The limits of liability shall nct beless than the folicwing:

Liability - AN Autos: Bodily In.'ury & Properly Damage - $1,000,000 per OccurrenceUninsured/Motcrists: Per Ngnois Requirements

(d) Urfrirretta/Excess Liability InsuranceIn addition to the coverages and limits specified above, Contractor shag secure and maintain s limit of liability no lessthan $1,000,000 each occurrence for ag liability.

2. Additional requiiements

(s) Additional InsuredCook County, its officials, employees and agents shall be named as addMonal insureds under the

Commercial General Liability policy and Automobile Liabgity policy. Contractor's insurance shall be primary and non-

contributory with any insurance maintained by Cook County. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by CookCounty shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it. The full policy limits end scopeof protection shaN apply to Cook County as sn additional insured even if they exceed the minimum Insurance limits

spscilled above.(b) Qualification of Insurers

AN insurance companies providing coverage shall be licensed or approved by the Department of Insurance, Slate ofNlinois, and shall have a financial rating nc lower than (A-) VN as listed in A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, current

edition or interim report. Companies with ratings lower than (A-) Vll will be acceptable only upon written consent ofthe Cook County Department of Risk Management.

(c) insurance NoticesAN policiss of Insurance which may be required under terms of this Contract shall be endorsed to provide that theinsurance company shall notify the Cook County Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, 118 North Clark Street,Room 1018, Chicago, Iginois 60602 at least 30 days prior to the effective date of any cancellation or modification ofsuch policies. Prior to the date on which Contractor commences performance of its part of the work, Contraclor shagfurnish to the County certificates of insurance maintained by Contractor.

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GC-15 INSURANCE REOUIREMENTS icon't.lIn no event shall any failure of the County to receive Certificates of Insurance required hereof or to demand receipt ofsuch Certificates of Insurance bs construed as a waiver of ContractcVs obligations to obtain insurance pursuant tothese insurance requimments.

GC-16 PATENTS. COPYRIGHTS AISD I.ICENSESContractor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the County, its ofiicials, agents, employees and alfiliates from anddefend, as psrmltisd by glinols lew, at its own expense (indudlng reasonable attorneys', accountants'nd

consultants'ees),

any suit or proceeding brought against County based upon a claim that the ownership and/or use of equipment,hardware and software or any part thereof utilized in performing Contractor's services constitutes sn infringement of anypatent, copyright or license or any other intellectual property right.

In the event the use of any equipment, hardware or software or any part thereof is enjoined, Contractor with all

reasonable speed and due diligence shall provide or otherwise secure for County, at the Contractor's election, cns of thefolloMng: the right to continue use of the squipmsnt, hardware or software; an equivalent system having theSpecifications as provided in this Contract; or to modify the system or its component parts so that it becomes non-

infringing while performing in a substanfially similar manner to the original system, meeting the Specifications of this

Contract.

GC-17 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWSThe Contractor shall observe snd comply with the laws, ordinances, regulations and codes of the Federal, State, Countyand other local government agencies which may in any manner affect the performance of the Conlract, including but notlimited to those County Ordinances set forth in the Cerblications, Affidavits or EDS attached hereto and incorporated

herein. Assurance of compliance with thh requirement by the Contractoys employees, agents or subcontractors shallbe the responsibility of the Contractor.

The Contractor shell secure and pay for sll federal, state and local licenses, permits and fees required In order toperform this Contract.

GC-16 DELIVERYAll Contract goods, equipment or supplies shipped to the County shell be shipped F.O.B.,DESTINATION, FREIGHTPREPAID. Arrangements shall be made in advance by the Contractor In order that ths County may arrange for receipt ofthe materials.

Truck deliveries will be accepted before LE00 P.M. on weekdays only. No deliveriiss will be accepted on Saturdays,Sundays or County Holidays. The County is not responsible for delivery delays due to waifing times for loading andunloading at delivery locations.

The quantity of Contract goods, equipment cr supplies based on weight that are delivered by truck will bs ascertainedfrom e weight csrtilkate issued by a duly licensed Public Weight-Master. In ths case of delivery by rail, weight will beasosrlained from bill of lading from originafing line, but the County reserves Ihe right to re-weigh at the nearest availablerailroad scale.

The County reserves ths right to add nsw delivery locafions or delete previously listed delivery locations as required

during ths Contract period. The only restriction regarding the County's right to add new delivery locations shall be that

any new or additional location shall be within the geographical boundaries of ths County of Cook.

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GC-19 MINORiTYAND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISESCOOK COUNTY ORDINANCIE CHAPTER 34. DIVISION 8 SECTION 34-269 to SECTION 3rP309

POLICY AND GOALS

It is the policy of the County of Cook to prevent discrimination in the award of or participation in CountyContrada and to eliminate arbitrary barriers for participation in such Contracts by local businesses certifiedas a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) as both prime andsub-contractors. In furtherance of this policy, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted aMinority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance (the "Ordinance") which establishes annual

goals for MBE snd WBE pardcipstion as outlined below:

Contract Type

Goods snd ServicesMBE

GoalsWBE

10%Construction

Professional Services24% 10'/D

35% Overall

B. The County shall set contract-specigic goals. based on the availability of ISBEs and WBEs that arecertified to provide commodities or services specified In this solicltatlon document. The MBE/WBE

participation goals for each Contract srs stated In the Spsclai Conditions. A Bid, Quotabon, orproposal shall be rejected if the County determines that it fails to comply with this General Condition in anyway, induding but not limited to: (i) failing to stats an enforceable commitment to achieve for this contractthe identNed MBE/WBE Contract goals; or (ii) failing to include a Pefition for Reducbon/Waiver, which statesthat the goals for MBE/WBE participation are not attainable despite the Bidder or Proposer Good Faith

Efforts, and explains why. If a Bid, Quotation, or Proposai is rejected, then a new Bid, Quotation, or Pmposal

may be solicited if ths public interest is served thereby.

To the extent that a Bid, Quotation, or Proposal indudss a Petition for Reduction/Waiver that is approved bythe Office of Contract Compliance, the Contract specific MBE and WBE participation goals may be achieved

by the proposed Bidder or Proposer's status as an MBE or WBE; by the Bidder or Proposer's enforceablejoint-venture agreement with one or more MBEs and/or WBEs; by the Bidder or Proposer entering into oneor more enforceable subcontracting agreements with one cr more MBE and WBE; by the Bidder or Proposerestablishing and canying out an enforceabls mentor/pmtdgs agreement with one or more MBE and WBE;by the Bidder or Proposer actively engaging Ihe Indirect Participation of one or more MBE and WBE in otheraspects of its business; or by any combination of the foregoing. so long as the UtiTization Plan evidences acommitment lo meet the MBE and WBF Contract goals set forth in (B) above, as approved by the Ofnce ofContract Compliance.

D. A single Person, as defined in the Procurement Code, may not be utigzed as both an MBE and a WBE onths same Contraci, whether as a contractor, subcontractor or supplier.

Unless specilically waived in the Bid or Proposal Documents, this General Condition, GC-19; the Ordinance;and the policies and procedures promulgated thereunder shall govern, lf there is a contlict between this GC-19 and the Ordinance or the policies and procedures, the Ordinance shall control.

F.. A Contractor's failure to carry out its commitment regarding MBE and WBE participation in the course of theContract's performance may constitute a material breach of the Contract. If such breach is not appropriatelycured, it may result in withholding of payments under the Contract, contractual penalties, disqualification and

any other remedy provided for in Division 4 of the Procurement Code at law or in equily.

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S. REQUIRED BID DR PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

A Bidder or Proposer shall document its commitment to meeting the Contract specific MBE and WBE participation

goals by submitting a Utilization Plan with the Bid or Proposal. The Ublization Plan shall include (1) one or moreLetter(s) of Intent from the relevant MBE and WBE firms; and (2) current Letters of Certification as an MBE or WSE,Alternatively, ths Bidder or Proposer shall submit (1)a written Petition for Reduction/Waiver with the Bid, Quotation orProposal, which documents its Preceding Good Faith Efforts and an explanation of its inability to meet the goals forMBE and WBE participation. The Utilization Plan shall be submitted at the time that the bid or proposal is due.Faiiure to include a Utilization Plan will render the submission not Responsive and shall be cause for theCPO to reject the Bid or Proposal.

MBE/WBE Utilization Plan

Each Bid or Proposal shall indude 6 complete Utilization Plan, as set forth on Form 1 of the M/WBE

Compliance Forms. The UBization Plan shall include the name(s), mailing address, email address, sndtelephone number of the principal contact person of the relevant MBE and WBE firms. If the Bidder orProposer submits a Bid or Proposal, and any of their subcontractors, suppliers or consultants, are certified

MBE or WBE tirms, they shaN be identiNed as an k/IBE or WBE within the Utilization Plan.

1.. Letter/sl of Intent

Except as set forth below, a Bid or Proposal shall include, as part of the Utilizaticn Plan, one or more

Letter(s) of Intent, as set forth on Form 2 of the M/WBE Compliance Forms, executed by each MBE and

WBE and the Bidder or Proposer. The Letter(s) of Intent will be used to contirm that each MBE and WBEshall perform work as a subcontractor, supplier, joint venture, or consultant on the contract. Each Letter ofInter t shag indicate whether end the degree Io which the MBE or WBE will provide goods or services directly

or IndlrecNy during the term of the Contract. The box for direct paiNclpation shall be marked If the proposedMBE or WBE will provide goads or services directly related to the scope of the Contract. The box for Indirect

participation shall be marked ii the proposed MBE or WBE will not be directly involved in the Contract but

will be utilized by the Bidder or Proposer for other services not related to the ContracL Indirect PaiddpafionshaN nct be counted toward the participation goal. Each Letter of Intent shall accurately detail the work to beperformed by the relevant MBE or WBE firm, the agreed dollar amount, the percentage of work, and theterms of payment.

Failure to include Letter(s) of Intent wiil render the submission not Responsnre and shall be causefor the CPO to reject the Bid or Proposal.

AN Bids and Propossis must conform to ths commitmsnts made in the corresponding Letter(s) of Intent, asmay be amended through change orders.

The Contract Compliance Director may at any time request supplemental information regarding Letter(s) ofIntent, and such information shall be furnished if the corresponding Bid or Proposal is to be deemedresponsive.

2, Letter/el of Certification

Only current Letter(s) of CertiTication from one of the following entities may be accepted as proof cfcsrtiNcation for MBE/WBE status, provided that Cook County's requirements for cerbfication are met:

County of CookCity of Chicago

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~G-19 MINORITYAND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISESCOOK COUNTY ORDINANCE CHAPTER 34. DIVISION 9 SE~~Sto SECTION 34 300 (con't.l

Persons that are currently cerbfisd by the City of Chicago in any area other than Construction/Public Worksshall also complete and submit a MBE/WBE Reciprocal Certiffcation Affidavit along with a current letter ofcertification from the Cily of Chicago. This Aflidevil form can be downloaded from

~kcountvil.oov/contractcomoliancs.

The Contract Compliance Director may reject the csrtiTication ot any MBE or WBE on the ground that it dossnot meet the requirements of the Ordinance, or the policies and rules promulgated thereunder.

3. Joint Venture A(fidevit

In ths event a Bid or Proposal achieves MBE and/or WBE participation through a Joint Venture, the Bid orProposal shall Include the required Joint Venture Affidavit, which csn bs downloaded (rom

www.cookcountvll.oov/contractcomoliance. The Joint Venture Afffdevit shall be submitted with the Bid orProposal, along wiih current Letter(s) cf Certification.

Petition for Reduction/Waiver

In the event a Bid or Proposal does not meet the Contract s pectic goals for MBE and WEE parilcipatkst, theBid or Proposal shall Include a Petition for Reduction/Waiver, as set forth on Form 3. Ths Petition forReduction/Waiver shall be supported by suflicient evidence and documentation to demonstrate the Bidder orProposefs Good Faith Effort in attempting to achieve the applicable MBE and WBE goals, and its inability

to do so despite its Good Faith Efforts.

Faffurs to Include petition for Reduction/Waiver will render the submission not Responsive and shallbe cause for ths CPO to reject the Bid or Proposal.

REDUCTION/WAIVER OF MBE/WBE GOALS

Granting or Denvino a Reducbon/Waiver ReoueaL

1. The adequacy of the Good Faith Efforts to utilize MBE and WBE firms In a Bid or Proposal will bsevaluated by ths CCD under ouch conditions as are sst forlh in the Ordinance, ths policies and rules

promulgated thereunder, and in the "Petition for Reduction/Waiver of MBE/WBE Participation Goals"—Form 3 of the M/WBE Compliance Forms.

2. With respect to a Petition for ReductioniWaiver, the sufficiency or insufficiency of a Bidder or Proposer'sGood Faith Efforts shell be evaluated by the CCD as of the date upon which the corresponding Bid or

Proposal was due.

3. The Contract Compliance Director or his or hsr duly authorized Waiver Committee may grant or denythe Pefflion for Reduction/Waiver based upon factors including but not limited toi (a) whether sutffdsnt

qualified MBE and WBE firms are unavailable despite goad faith efforts on the perl of ths Bidder orProposen (b) the degree to which specifications end the reasonable and necessary requirements for

performing the Contract make it impossible or economically infeasible to divide the Contract into

sufficienffy small tasks or quantities so as to enable the Bidder or Proposer to utilize MBE and WSEfirms in accordance with the applicable goais; (c) the degree to which the prices or prices required byany potenffal MBE or WBE ars more that 10% above competitive levels; and (d) such other factors asare determined relevant by the Contract Compliance Director or the duly authorized Waiver Committee.

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4. If the Contract Compliance Director or the duly authorized Waiver Committee determines that theBidder or Proposer has not demonstrated sufficient Good Faith Efforts to meet the applicable MBE andWBE goals, the Contract Compliance Director or the duly authorized Waiver Committee may deny aPetition for Reduction/Waiver, declare the Bid or Proposal non-responsive, and recommend rejection ofthe Bid, Quotation, or Proposal.

IV. CHANGES IN CONTRACTOR'S UTILIZATION PLAN

A. A Contractor, during its performance of the Contract, may not change the original MBE or WBEcommitments specified in thc relevant Utilization Plan, including but not limited to, terminating a MBE orWBE Contract, reducing the scope of the work to be performed by s MBE/WBE, or decreasing the price to aMBE/WBE, except as otherwise provided by the Ordinance and according to the policiss and procedurespromulgated thereunder.

Where a Person listed under the Contract was previously considered to be a MBE or WBE but is later foundnot to be, or work is found not to be creditabh toward the MBE or WBE goals as stated in the UGization

Plan, the Contractor shall seek to discharge the disqualiiied enterprise, upon proper wiitten notificafion tothe Contract Compliance Director, and make every effort to identify and engage a qualified MBE or WBE asits replacement. Failure to obtain an MBE or WBE replacement within 30 business days of the ContractCompliance Director's written approval of ths removal of a purported MBE or WBE may result in thstermination of the Contract or the imposition of such remedy authorized by the Ordinance, unless a usiltenPetition for Reduction/Waiver is granted allowing the Contractor to award the work to a Person that is not

certiTied as an MBE or WBE.

V. NON-COMPUANCE

If the CCD determines that the Contractor has failed to comply with its contractual commitments or any portion of theOrdinance, the policies and procedures promulgated thereunder, or this GC-19, the Contract Compliance Directorshall notify the Contractor of such determination and may take any and all appropriate acfions as set forth in theOrdinance or the policies and procedures promulgated thereunder which indudes but is not limited to disqualification,

penalties, withholding of payments or other remedies in law or equity,

Vl. REPORTING/RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall comply with the reporting and record-keeping requirements in the manner and time established

by the Ordinance, the policies and procedure promulgated thereunder, and the Contract Compliance Director.Failure to comply with such reporting and record-keeping requirements may result In a declaration of Contract default.

Upon award of a Contract, a Contractor shall acquire and utilize all Cook County reporting and record-keeping formsand methods which are made available by the Office of Contract Compliance. MBE and WBE firms shall be requiredto verify payments made by and received froin the prime contractor.

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Vll. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Compliance with MBE and WBE requirements will not diminish or supplant other legal Equal Employment Opportunityand Civil Rights requirements that relate to contractor and subcontractor obligations.

Any questions regarding this section should be directed to:

Contract Compfiancs Director

Cook County118North Clark Street, Room 1020Chicago, illinois 60602(312)603-5502

GC-29 MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEETWhere required under the filinois "Toxic Substance Disdosure to Employees Act", lfiinois Compiled Statutes, 820 ILCS255/1, Contractor shall submit viith each delivery of Contract goods, equipment or supplies a Material Safely DataSheet.

GC-21 CONDUCT OF THE CONTRACTORThe Contractor agrees to inform the County on a timely basis of afi of the Contractor's interests, if any, which are orwhich the Contractor reasonably believes may be incompafible with any interest of the County. The Contractor shall

take notice of and comply with the Cook County Lobbyist Registration Ordinance, Section 2-621 et al., Cook CountyCode. The Contractor shall not use for personal gain or make other improper use of privileged information whioh is

acquired in connscfion with the Contract.

GC-22 ACCIDENT REPORTSIhe Chief Procurement Officer and Director shall be given written notification within twenty-four (24) hours of any

occurrence, on the site or otherwise, which pertains in any way to ths performance of this Contract and involves theContractor's personnel, or those of any of his subcontractors or others whether said occurrence bs in ths nature of bodily

injury to employees or third parties or property damage.

The report shall indude the name of psrson(s) injured, name of his employer, date, time and location of occurrence,extent of injury and/or.damage, name(s) of eyewitnesses, and who treated lhe psrson(s) ror injuries sustained, and suchother information as may be relevant. The Contractor shall notify the local police of any occurrence requiring an offictal

pofice record. The accident report should indicate whether the police wars notified snd, if so, the number of the policereporL

GC-23 USE OF PREMISESContractor shall confer with the Director to ascertain full knowledge of afi rules and regulations of the County facilities

relafive to this Contract and shall comply therewith. The Contractor shall confine the operations of its employees to thelimits indicated by laws, ordinances, permits and/or direcfion of the Director and shafi not encumber the premises with

materials or debris. The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the structure to be loaded with a weight that will

endanger its structural integrity.

The County reserves the right to pmhibit any person from entering any County facility for any reason. Afi

subcontractors, agents and employees of the Contractor shall be accountable to the Director while on any County

property and shall abide by all sscufity regulations imposed by the County.

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Ag notices required pumuent to this Contract shall be in writing and addressed to the parties at their respectiveaddresses set forth below. All such no5css shall bs deemed duly given if hand delivered or if deposited in Ihe United

States mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested. Notice as provided herein does not waive service ofsummons or process.

TO THE COUNTY:

Chief Procurement Officer

County of CookRoom 1018County Building

118North Clark StreetChicago, fflinois 60602

(Reference County Contract Number)

TO THE CONTRACTOR:

At address provided in ils bid document or as otherwise indicated in writing to County.

GCQ5 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCEThe County may terminate this Contract, or any porbon, at any time by notice In writing from the County to theContractor. Unless otherwise stated in the notice, the effactive date of such termination shall be three business daysafter the date the notice of termination is mailed by the County. If the County elects to terminate the Contract in full,

unless otherwise specified in the nofice of termination, the Contractor shall immediately cease performance and shall

promptly tender to the County ag work products, reviews, recommendations, reports, documents and analyses, whether

completed or in process. If the County elects to terminate the Contract in part, unless otherwise specified In the notice ofpartial termination, the Contraotor shall immediately cease performance of those portions of the Contract which areterminated and shall promptly tender to the County all work products, reviews, recommendations, reports, documentsand analyses relating to said portions cf the Contract, whether completed or in process. Contractor shall refrain from

incurring any further costs with respect to portions of the Contract which are terminated except as specifically approved

by the Chief Procurement Officer. The Conkactor shall not invoice the County for any goods, equipment, supplies orservices provided after the effective date of termination.

GOES GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIESUnless otherwise staled herein, ag guarantees and warranges required shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall bedelivered to the Director before final payment on the Contract is issued. The Contractor agrees that the Contract goods,equipment, supplies or services to be furnished shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranbes theContractor gives to any customer for the same or substangaky similar Contract goods, equipment, supplies or servicesand that the rights and remedies so provided ars In addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to County.

GC-27 STANDARD OF CONTRACT GOODS. EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIESOnly new, originally manufactured Contract goods, equipment or supplies will be accepted by the County. The County

will not accept any Contract goods, equipment or supplies that have been refurbished, rebuilt. restored or renovated in

any manner. In addition, experimental materials wl5 not be acceptable. Contract goods, equipment or supplies notproduced by regular production methods and/or which have not been offered for sale to the public through acceptedIndustry trade channels for a reasonable period of time prior to the offerin of the proposal, will be consideredexperirnentaL

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GC-28 CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTSContractor acknowledges and agrees that information regarding this Contract is confidential and shall not be disclosed,directly, indirectly or by implication, or be used by Contractor in any wsy, whether during the term of this Contract or stany time thereafter, except solely as required In the course of Contractoris performance of the Contract. Contractor shall

comply with the applicable privacy laws and regulations affecting the County and will not disclose any of County's

records, materials, or other data to any Ihird party. Contractor shall not have the right to compile end distribute stafisticalanalyses snd repmts utiliiing data derived from infomvafion or dais obtained from County without the prior written

approval of County. In the event such approval is given, any such reports published snd distributed by Contractor shall

be furnished to County without charge.

All documents, data, studies, reports, work product or product created as a msult of the performance of this Contractshall be the property of the County of Cook. It shall be a breach of this Contract for the Contrarffor to reproduce or uss,any documents, dale. studies, report, work product or product obtained from the County of Cook or created hereby for its

own purposes or to be copied and used by any third party. During the performance of the services herein provided for,

the Contractor shall bs responsible of any loss or damage lo the County's documents while they are in ths Contractor's

possession, snd any such document lost or damaged shall be restored at the expense of ths Contractor.

GC-29 QUANTITIES

The quantities of materials required for the performance cf the Contract are estimates for the purpose of determining anapproximate total Contract amount and may not be the actual quantities required during the term of the Contract. TheCounty reserves the right to increase or decrease the quanfitles at the Contract pric, to conespond to the actual needsof the County. Ths County will be obligated to order and pay for only such quantities as ars from time to time ordered,delivered, and accepted on purchase orders issued by the Chief Procurement Ofticer.

GO<0 AUDIT: EXAMINATION OF RECORDSThe Contractor agrees that the Cook County Auditor or any of its duly authorized representatives shall, until expiration ofthree (3) years after Ihe final payment under the Contract, have access and the right to examine any books, documents,

papers, canceled checks, bank statements, purveyor's and other invoices, and records of the Contractor related to theContract, or to Conkactor's compliance with any term, condition or provision thereof. The Contractor shall beresponsible for establishing and maintaining records sufiicient to document the costs associated with performance under

the tenne of this Contrack

The Contractor further agrees that it shall Include in sli of its subcontracts hereunder s provision to the slfsct that thesubcontractor agrees that the Cook County Auditor or any of its duly authorized representatives shell, until expiration ofthree (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access and the right to examine any books, documents,

papers, canceled checks, bank statements, purveyor's and other invoices and records of such subcontractor involving

transactions relating io the subcontract, or to such subcontractor's compliance with any term, condition or provision

thereunder or under the Contract.

In the event the Contractor receives payment under the Contract, reimbursement for which is later disallowed by the

County, the Contractor shall promptly refund the disallowed amount to the County on request, or at the County's option,the County may credit the amount disallowed from the next payment due or to become due to the Contractor under anycontract with the County.

GC-31 GOVERNING LAWThis Contract shell be governed by and construed under the laws of the Stets of filinois. Ths Contractor irrevocably

agrees that, subject to the County's sole snd absolute elecfion, any action or proceeding in any way, manner or respectarising out of the Contract, or arising from any dispute or controversy in connecfion with or related to the Contract, shall

be litigated only in courts within the Ckcuit Court of Cook County, State of Ifiinois, snd the Contractor conssnls and

submits to the jurisdiction thereof. In accordance with these provisions, Contractor waives any right it may have to

transfer or change the venue of any fitigefion brought against it by the County pursuant to this Contract.

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GCQ2 COOPERATION WITH INSPECTOR GENERALContractors, subconlractors, licensees, grantees or persons or businesses who have a County contract, grant, license,or certiflcation of eligibility for County contracts shall abide by ell of the applicable provisions of the Oflice of theIndependent Inspector General Ordinance (Section 2-281 et. seq. of ths Cook County Code of Ordinances). Failure tocooperate as required may result in monetary and/or other penalties.

GOD WAIVERNo term or provision of this Contract shall be deemed waived snd no breach consented to unless such waiver orconsent shall be in writing and signed by the party daimed to have waived or consented. The waiver of any suchprovision shall be strictly limited to the identified term or provision.

GC44 ENTIRE CONTRACTIt is expressly agreed that the provisions set forth in this Contract constitute all the understandings and agreementsbetween hssn the psrges. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this

Contract srs of no force end effect.

GO66 FORCE BIAJEURENeilher Contractor nor County shall be liable for failing to fulfill any obligation under this Contract If such failure is causedby an event beyond such party's reasonable control snd which Is not caused by such party's fault or negligencs. Suchevents shall bs limited to acts of God, acts of wsr, fires, lightning, floods, epidemics, or riots.

GC66 GOVERNMENTAL JOINT PURCHASING AGREENIENTPursuant to Section 4 of Ihe illinois Governmental Joint Purchasing Act (30 ILCS 525) and the Joint PurchaseAgreement approved by the cook county soard of commissioners (April 9, 1965), other units of government mapurchase goods, supplies, equipment or services under this Contract.

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In the event that other agencies parucipate in a joint procurement, the County reserves the right to renegotiate theprice to accommodate the larger volume.

GO&7 COMPARABLE GOYERNNIENT PROCUREMENTAs permitted by the County of Cook, other government entities, if authorize by lsw, may wish to also purchase thegoods, supplies, services or equipment under the same terms and conditions contained in this Contract (i.s.,comparable government procurement). Each entity wishing to reference this Contract must have prior authorization

from the County of Cook and the Contractor. If such participation is airihorized, all purchase orders will be Issueddirecriy from and shipped directly to the entity requiring the goods, supplies, equipment or services. The County shall

not be held responsible for any orders placed, deliveries made or payment for the goods, supplies, equipment orservices ordered by these entities. Each entity reserves the right to determine the amount of goods, supplies,equipment or services it wishes to purchase under this Contract.

GC-38 FEDERAL CLAUSESThe following provisions apply to all Contracts which are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.

)0)gfest of Members of or Deleoates to tha United States Conorsss

In accordance with 41 U.S.C.5 22, the Contractor agrees that it will not admit any member of or delegate tothe United Slates Congress to any share or part of the Contract or any benefit derived therefrom.

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False or Fraudulent Statements s~(a) The Contractor recognizes that the requirements of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986,

as amended, 49 U.S.C. gg 3081 et seq and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil

Remedies," 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to the Contract. Accordingly, by

signing the Contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of anystatement It has made, it makes, or it may make perfaining to the Contract, Including without

limitation any Invoice for its services. In addition to other penalties that msy be applicable, theContractor also acknowledges that if it makes a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement,submission, or certification, the Federal Government mserves the right to impose the penalties ofthe Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, on the Contractor to the extent theFederal Government deems appropriate.

(b) The Contractor also acknowledges that if'it makes s false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement,submission, or csrfificstion to the County or Federal Government in connection with sn urbanizedarea formula project financed with Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. 6 5307, the

Government reserves the right to imprwe on the Contractor the penalties of 18 U.S.C. g 1001 and49 U.S.C. 6 5307(n)(1), to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.

federal Interest in Patents

(s) General, If any invenfion, improvement, or discovery of the Contractor Is conceived or first actuallyreduced to practice in the course of or under the Contract, and that invention, improvement, ordiscovery is patentable under the laws of the Unites States of America or any foreign country, theContractor agrees to notify County immediately and provide a detailed report.

(b) Federal Rights. Unless the Federal Government later makes a contrary determination in writing,

the rights snd responsibifities of ths County, Contractor, and the Federal Government pertaining tothat invention, improvement, or discovery will bs determined in accordance with applicable Federallaws and regulatioca, induding any waiver thereof. Unless the Federal Government laier makes acontrary determination in writing, the Contractor agrees that, irrespective of its status or the statusof any subcontractor at any tier (e.g., a large business, small business, non-profit organizafion,institution of higher education, ind'widual), the Contractor agrees it will transmit to the FederalGovernment those rights due the Federal Government in sny invention resulting from the contract,

Federal Interest in Data and Coovriohts

(a) Definition. The term "subject data" used in this section means recorded information, whether or not

copyrighted, that is delivered or spscfited to be delivered under the ContracL Examples include,but are not limited, to: computer software, engineering drawings and associated lists,

specifications, standards, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog item Identifications,

and related information. The term "subject data" does not include financial reports, cost analyses,and similar information incidental to Conitract administration.

(b) Federal Restrictions. The following restrictions apply to all subject data first produced in theperformance of the Contract. Except as provided in the Contract and except for its own internal

use. the Contractor may not publish or publicly reproduce subject data in whole or in part, or in anymanner or form, nor msy the Contractor authorize others to do so, without the written consent ofthe County and the Federal Government, until such time as the Federal Government may haveeither released or approved the release of such data to the public.

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(c) Federal Rights in Data and Copyrights. In accordance with subparts 34 and 36 of ths CommonRule, the County and the Federal Government reserve a royalty-free, non-exclusive andirrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, forCounty or Fedemt Government purposes, the types of subject data described below. Without thecopyright owner's consent, the County and Federal Government may not extend their license toother parties.

(1) Any sub)sct data developed under the contract or subagresmsnt financed by a federalGrant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement, whether or not a copyright has beenobtained; and

(2) Any rights of copyright which the Contractor purchases ownership with Federalassistance.

(d) Special Federal Rights for Planning Research and Development Projects. When the FederalGovernment provides hnancial assimance for s planning, research, development, or demonstration

project, its general intention is to increase public knowledge, rather than limit the benefits of thepmject to participants in the pro)a< Therefore, unless the Federal Government determinesothensise, the Contractor on a planning, research, development, or demonstration project agreesthat, in addition to the rights in data and copyrights set forth above, the County or FederalGovernment msy make available to any third party either a license in the copyright to tHe subjectdata or a copy of the subject data. If the project is not completed for any reason whatsoever, all

data developed under the project will become subject dale and will be delivered as the County orFederal Government may direct. This subsection, however, does not apply to adsptions ofautomatic data processing equipment or previously existing software programs for the County's usewhose costs are financed with Federal transportation funds for capital projects.

(e) Hold Harmless. Unless prohibited by stats lsw, upon request by the County or the FederalGovernment, the Contractor agrees to indemnify, save. snd hold harmless the County and theFederal Government and their officers, agents, and employees acting within the scope of theirollicial duties against any liability, including costs and expenses, resulting from any willful orintentional violation by the Contractor of proprietary rights, copyrights, or right of privacy, arising outof the publication, translation, reproduction, delivery, use, or disposition of any data furnished underths Contract. The Contractor will not be required to indemnify ths County or Federal Governmentfor any such liability arising out of the wrongful acts of employees or agents of the County orFederal Government.

(f) Restrictions on Access to Patent Rights. Nothing contained in this section on rights in data will

imply a license to the County or Federal Government under any patent or bs construed as affectingthe scope of any license or other right otherwise granted to the County or Federal Government

under sny patent.

(g) Application on Materials Incorporated into Project. The requirements of Subsections 2, 3, and 4 ofthis Section do not apply to materiisl furnished by the County and incorporated into the work.

Records snd Audits

Contractor wig deliver or cause to be delivered all documents (including but not limited to all Deliversblesand supporting data, records, graphs, charts and nates) prepared by or for the County under the tenne ofthis Agreement to the County promptly in accordance with the time limits prescribed in this Contract, and if

no time limit is specified, then upon reasonable demand therefor or upon termination or completion of iheServices hereunder. In the event of the failure by ths Contractor to make such delivery, then snd in that

event, the Contractor will psy to County reasonable damages the County may sustain by reason thereof.

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The County snd the Federal Government vn)I have the right to audit all payments made to ths Contractorunder this Agreemsnt, Any payments to the Contractor which exceed ths amount to which the Contractor isentitled under the terms o( this Agreement will be subject to sst-otf.The Contractor will keep and retain records relating to this Agreement arid will make such records availableto representatives of the County and the Federal Government, including without limitation the sponsortingfederal agency, other participating agencies, and the Comptroller General of the United States, atreasonable times during the performance of this Agreemsnt and for st least five years after termination ofthis Agreement for purposes of audit, Inspsc6on, copying, transcribing and abstrac6ng.

No provision in this Agreement granting the County or the Federal Government a right of access to recordsis intended to impair, limit or affect any right of access to such records which the County or the FederalGovernment would have had in the absence of such provisions.

Environmental Rqgg~l

Ths Contractor recognizes that many Federal and state laws imposing environmental and resourceconservation requirements may apply to the Contract. Some, but not al), of the major Federal Laws that

may affect the Contract include: the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 994321 et seq 4 the Clean Air Art, as amended, 42 USC. gg 7401 et ssq. and scattered sections of 29 USC 4the Clean Water Act, as amended, scattered sections of 33 U.S.C. and 12 U.S.CJ the ResourceConserva6on and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 55 6901 et ssqx and the ComprehensiveEnvironmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. gg 9601 et seq, TheContractor also recognizes that U.S. EPA, U.S. DOT and other agencies of the Federal Government haveissued and are expected in the future to issue regulations, guidelines, standards, orders, directives, or otherrequirements tl'at may affect the Contract. Thus, the Contractor agrees to adhere to, and impose on itssubcontractors, any such Federal requirements as the Federal Government may now or in the future

proinuigate. Listed below are requirements of particular concern.

The Contractor acknowledges that this list does not constitute Ihe Contractor's entire obligation to meet all

Federal enviironmental snd resource conservation requirements. The Contractor will include theseprovisions in all subcontracts.

(a) Environmental Protection. The Contractor agrees Io comply with the applicable requirements of theNational Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U,S.C. 56 4321 et seq. In accordancewith Executive Order No. 12898, "Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority

Populations and Low-income Populagons," 59 Fed. Reg. 7629, Feb. 16, 1994; U.S. DOT statutory

requirements on environmental matters at 49 U.S.C. g 5324(b); Council on Environmental Quality

regWetions on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 40C.F.R. Part 1500 et seqx and U.S. DOT regulations, "Environmental Impact and RelatedProcedures," 23 C,F.R. Part 771 snd 49 C.F.R.Part 622.

(b) Air Quality. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulationsissued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S,C. gg 7401 et seq. Specifically, theContractor agrees In comply with applicable requirements of U.S. EPA regulations, "Conformity toState of Federal Impiementstion Plans of Transportation Plans, Programs, and Projects Developed,Funded or Approved Under Title 23 U.S.C. or the Federal Transit Act," 40 C.F.R. Part 51, SubpartT; and "Determining Conformity of Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementation Plans," 40C.F.R.Part 93. The Contractor further agrees to report and require each subcontractor at any tier

to report any violation of these requirements resulting from any Contract implementation acbvity tothe County and the appropriate U.S. EPA Regional Office.

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Clean Water. The Contractor agrees to comply with sll applicable standards, orders, or regulationsissued pursuant to the Federal water Pollution control Act, as amended, 33 U.s.c. gg 1251 et seq.The Contractor further agrees to report and require each subcontractor at any tier to report anyviolation of these requirements resulting from any Contract implementafion activity to the Countyand the appropriate U.S. EPA Regional Office.List of Violating Facfiifies. The Contracror agrees that any facility to bs used in the performance ofthe Contract or to benefit from ths Contract will not bs listed on the U.S. EPA List of Violating

Facilities ("List"), and the Contractor will promptly notify the County if the Contractor receives snycommunication from the U.S. FPA that such a facility is under considerafion for inclusion on theList.

(e) Preference for Recyded Products. To the extent practicable and eccnomicafiy feasible and to theextent that It does not reduce or impair the quality of the work, the Contractor agrees to userecydsd products in performance of the Contract pursuant to U.S. Environment Protection Agency(U.S. EPA) guidelines at 40 C.F.R.Parle 247-253, which implement sechon 6002 of the ResourceConservation snd Recovery Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.g 6962.

7. No Exdusionsrv or Discriminatorv Soscificstions

Apart from inconsistent requirements imposed by Federal statute or regulations, the Contractor agrees that it

wfil comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C.Q 5323(h)(2) by refraining fram using eny Federal assistanceto support subcontracts procured using exclusionary or discriminatory specifications.

8. Csrco Preference - Use of United States Fisc Vessels

The Contractor agrees to comply with U.S. Marifime Administration regulations, "Cargo-Preference —U.S.Flag Vessels," 49 C.F.R. Part 381, and to intfiuds the clauses required by those regulations, modified asnecessary to identify the affected parties, in each subcontract or subagresment involving equipment,materials, or commodities suitable for transport by ocean vesseL

9. Flv America

Section 14.c of the Master Agreement states that if the contract or subcontracts may involve theInternational transportation of goods, equipment, or personnel by air, the contract must require Contractorsand subcontractors at every her tc use U.S.-flag air carriers, to the oxtsnt service by these camera isavailable. 49 U.S.C.40118and 4 C.F.R.Part 52.

10. No Federal Government Oblications to Third Parties

The Contractor agrees that, absent ths Federal Government's express written consent, the FederalGovernment will not be subject to any obligafions or liabilities to any contractor or any other person not aparty to the Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement between the County and the Federal Governmentwhich is a source of funds for this ContracL Notwithstanding any concurrence provided by the FederalGovernment in or approval of any solicitation, agreement, or contract, the Federal Government continues tohave no obligations or liabilities to any party, induding the Contractor.

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11. Allowable Costs

Notwithstanding any compensation provision to the contrary, the Contractor's compensation under thisContract will be limited to those amounts which are allowable and allocable to the Contract in accordancewith OMB Circular A-87 and the regulations in 49 C.F.R.Part 18. To the extent Ihat an audit reveals that theContractor has received payment in excess of such amounts, Ihe County may offset such excess paymentsagainst any future payments due to the Contractor and, if no future payments are dus or If future paymentsare less than such excess, the Contractor will promptly refund the amount of the excess payments to theCounty.

Trade Restrictions

Contractor certifies that neither it nor any Suocontractor:

(a) is owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country induded in the list of countriesthat discriminate against U.S. finns published by the Office of the United States TradeRepresentative (USTR);

(b) has knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract with a person that is a citizen or national ofa foreign country on said list, nor is owned or controfied directly or Indirectly by one or more citizensor nationale of a foreign country on said list;

(c) wfit procure, subcontract for, or recommend any product that is produced in a foreign country onsaid list.

Unless the restrictions of this dause ars waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49CFR 30.17, no Notice-to-Proceed will be issued to an entity who is unabls to cerlify to the above. If

Contractor knowingly procurss or subcontracts for the supply of any product or service of a foreign countryon said list for use on the project, the USDOT may direct, through the County, cancefiation of the Contract atno cost to the Govemmen!.

Further, Contractor agrees that il will incorporate this provision for certification wfihout modification in eachsubcontract. Contractor may rely on the ceriification of a prospective Subcontractor unless It has knowledgethat the cerfification Is erroneous. Contractor will provide immediate written notice to ths County if it learnsthat its cerbficatlon or that of a Subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous byreason of changed circumstances. Each Subcontractor must agree to provide written notice to Contractor if

at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. Nothing

contained in the foregoing wiN be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order torender, in good faith, ths certiTication required by this provision.

The knowledge and information of the Contractor is not required to exceed that which is normafiy possessedby a prudent person )n the ordinary course of business dealings.

This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America andthe making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent cerliTication may render the maker subject to prosecution underTitle 18, United States Code, Section 100.

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13. Qggjfgct Work Hours snd Safetv Standards Act

If applicable according to their terms, the Contractor agrees to comply and assures compliance with sections102 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 69 327 through333, snd implementing U.S. DOL regulations, "Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to ContractsGoverning Federally Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor Standards Provisions Applicable toNonccnstrucgon Contracts Subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act)," 29 C.F.R.Part5; and U.S. DOL regulations, "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction," 29 C.F.R, Part 1926. In

addition to other requirements that may apply:

(a) In accordance with section of the Conbact Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended, 40U.S.C. 99 327 thmugh 332, the Contractor agrees and assures that, for the Contract, the wages cfevery mechanic and laborer will be computed on the basis of s standard work week of 40 hours,snd that each worker will be compensated for work exceeding the standard work week at a rate ofno'. less than 1.5 times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked In excess of 40 hours in the workweek. The Contractor agrees that determinations periaintng to these requirements will be made inaccordance with applicable U.S. DOL regulations, "Labor Standards Pmvisions Applicable toContracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction (also Labor StandardsProvisions Applicable to Nonconstruckon Contracts Subject to the Contract Work Hours and SafetyStandards Act)," 29 C.F.R.Part 5.

(b) In accordance with section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, asamended, 40 U.S.C.9 333, the contractor egress and assures that no laborer or mechanic workingon a construction contract will be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions thatare unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his or her health and safety, as determined inaccordance with U.S. DOL regulations, "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction," 29 C.F.R.Pari 1926.

14. ~fib(LL)l? jtgtMggg

In 'the employment of labor (except in executive, administrative, and supervisory positions), preference will

be given to Vietnam-ora veterans and disabled veterans. However, this preference may be given onlywhere individuals are available and qualified to perform the work to which employment relates.

15. Coovrioht Ownershio

Consultant and the County intend that, to the extent permitted by Isw, the Deliverables to be produced byConsultant at the County's instance and expense pursuant to this Agreement are conclusively deemed"works made for hire" within the meaning and purview of Section 101 of the United Slates Copyright Act, 17U.S.C. 9101 et seq. (the "Copyright Act"), and that the County will be the copyright owner of the Deliverablesand of all aspects, elements and components of them in which copyright can subsist.

To the extent that any Deliverable does not qualify as s "work made for hire," Consultant Irrevocably grants,conveys, bargains, sells, assigns, transfers and delivers to the County, its successors and assigns, sll right,title and interest in and to the copyrights and all U.S. and foreign copyright registrations, copyright

applications and copyright renewals for them, and other intangible, intellectual property embodied in orpertaining to the Deliverables prepared for the County under this Agreement, free and clear of any liens,claims or other encumbrances, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Consultant will execute all documentsand perform ag acts that ths County may reasonably request in order to assist the County ln perfecting itsrights in and to the copyrights relating to the Deliverablss, st the sole expense of the County.

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Consultant warrants to County, Its successors and assigns, that on the date of transfer Consultant is thelawful owner of good and marketable title in and to the copyrights for the Deliverables and has the legal

rights to fully assign them. Consultant further warrants that it has not assigned any copyrights nor granted

any licenses, exclusive or nonexclusive, to any other party, and thai it is noi a party to any other agreementsor subject to any other restricgons with respect to the Deliverables. Consultant warrants snd represents thatthe Deliverables are complete and comprehensive, and the Deliverables are a work of original authorship.

16. Accessibilitv Comollence

If this Agreement involves design for construction, the Consultant warrants that all design documentsproduced or utilized under Ibis Agreement and all construcbon or alterations undertaken under this

Agreement will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding accessibility standardsfor persons mth disabilities or environmentally limited persons induding, but not limited to, the following: theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C, g 12101 et esq. and the Americans with Disabilibes ActAccessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities ("ADAAG"); the Architectural Barriers Act, Pub. L 90-480(1968), and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards ("UFAS ); and the illinois Environmental BamersAct, 410 ILCS 25/I et seq., and all regulations promulgated thereunder, see illinois Administrative Code,Title 71, Chapter I, Section 400.110. If the above standards are inconsistent, the Consultant must complywith the standard providing the greatest accessibility. Also, the Consultant must, prior to construction,

review the plans and specifications to insure compliance with the above referenced standards. If theConsultant fails to comply with the foregoing standards, the Consultant must perform again, at no expense,all services required to be re-performed as a dimct or indirect result of such failure.

17. Visual Richts Act Waiver

The ConsultantlContractor waives any and all rights that may be granted or conferred under Section 106Asnd Section 113 of the United States Copyright Act, (17 U.S.C. 6 101 et seq.} (the "Copyright Act") in snywork of visual art that may be provided pursuant to this Agreement. Also, the Consultant/Contractor

represents and warrants that the Consultant/Contractor has obtained a waiver of Section 106A and Section113of the Copyright Act as necessary from any employees and subcontractors, if any.

18. Eouel Emnlovment Oooortunitv

All contracts shall contain a provision requiring compliance with E.O. 11246, "Equal Employment

Opportunity," as amended by E.O. 11375,"Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment

Opportunity, and as supplemented by regulations at 41 CFR part 60, "Ofgce of Federal ContractCompliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor."

19. Cooelend "Ana-Kickback" Act i18 U.S.C. 874 end 40 LI.S.C.276ci

All contracts and subgrants in excess of $2000 for construcgon or repair awarded by recipients and

subrecipients shall include a provision for compliance with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (18 U.S.C.874), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 3, "Contractors and

Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from theUnited States" ). The Act provides that each contractor or subrecipient shall be prohibited from Inducing, by

any means, any person employed In the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up enypart of the compensation to which he is otherwise entitled. The recipient shall report all suspected orreported violations to the Federal awarding agency.

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20, Qfgfll)soon Act. as emended I~C.276a to s-7'I

When required by Federal mogram legislation, sll construction contracts awarded by the recipients andsubrecipients of more than $2000 shall include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40U.S.C. 276a to s-7) and as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5, "LaborStandards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction").

Under this Act, contractors shall be required to psy wages to laborers and mechanics st s rats not less thanthe minimum wages speciged in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition,contractors shall be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The recipient shall place a copy of thscurrent prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation and the awardof a contract shall be cond,'tioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The rsrtpieni shel reportall suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency.

21. V'gtt(fgpt Work Hours end Safstv StandeQE80(ji~M. 327-333l

Where applicable, all contracts awarded by recipients in excess of $2000 for construction contracts and in

excess of $2500 for other conbacts that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers shall include aprovision for compliance with Sections 102 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act

(40 U.S.C. 327-333), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5). Under Section102 of ths Act, each contractor shell be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer onthe basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week Is permissibleprovided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than 1 '/ times the basic rate of pay for sll

hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. Section 107 of the Act is applicable to construcgonwork and provides that no laborer or mechanic shall be required to work in surroundings or under working

conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the

purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily availabls on the open market, or contracts for

transportation or transmission of intalligencs.

22. Ricihts to Inventions Made tinder a Contract or Aureemsnt

Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work shall

provide for the rights of the Federal Government and the recipient in any resulting invention in accordancewith 37 CFR part 401, "Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms

Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements," and any implementing regulationsissued by lhe awarding agency.

23. Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.7401 at sso.i and the Federal Water Pogubon Control Act I33 U.S.C. 1251 et ggtLLas amended

Contracts and subgrants of amounts In excess of $100,000 shall contain s provision that requires therecipient to agree to comply with all applicable standards, ordem or regulations issued pursuant to the CleanAir Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C.1251 etseq.). Violations shall be reporled to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Oftice of theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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24. ~ti<obbvlno Amsndmsnt (31 U.S.C.1352i

Contractors who apply or bid for an award of 5100,000 or more shall file the required certification. Each liercertifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person ororganization for influencing or attempting to influence an otffcer or employee of any agency, s member ofCongress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with

obtaining any Federal contract grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier shaH alsodisclose sny lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in oonnectlon with obtaining any Federalaward. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the recipient.

25. Debarment and Susoension (E.O.s 12549 and 12669i

No contract shall be made to parties Hated on the General Services Administration's List of Parties Excludedfrom Federal Procuremsnt or Nonprocursment Programs in accordance with E.O.s 12549 and 12689,"Debarment and Suspension." This list contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise

excluded by agencies, and contractors declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authodity other than

E.O. 12549. Contractors with awards that exceed the small purchase threshold shall provide the required

certification regarding its exrdusion status and that of its principal employees.

~a CONTRACTINTERPRETATIONWhenever the singular is used herein, the masculine, feminine and neuter gender shall be deemed to include the others.The headings of artides, paragraphs and sections in this Contract are induded for convenience only and shall not beconsidered by either party in construing the meaning of this Contract. If any provision or danae of this Contract shall beheld to be invalid, such provision or dause shall be deleted from the Contract and the Contract shall be construed to give

effect to ths remaining pcrtions thereof.

This Contract shaH bs interpreted and construed based upon the following order of precedencs of component parts.Such order of prscedsncs shall govern to resolve aff cases of conflict, ambiguity or inconsistency.

1. Addenda, if any.

2. Special Condifions

3. Specification.

4. General Condffkxts.

5. Instruction to Bidders.

6. Legal Advertisement

T. Bid Proposal.

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SCW1 SCOPEThe Contractor shall be responsible for afi labor and materials required to Furnish and Install Carpeting at vadiousCook County locations for the Department of Facilities Management, all in accordance with the Contract Documents,Specifications and Proposal herein.

SC4)2 CONTRACT PERIODThis Contract is effective November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2019, with two (2), one (1) year renewal optionsafter award by the Board of Commissioners and after proper execution of the Contract Documents.

SC-03 AWARD OF CONTRACTThe Contract shall be awarded to the lowest, responsible and responsive Bidder whose bid meets the requirementsand criteria set forth in the Bid Documents. All items, unless otherwise stated, will be assumed to meet afispecifications and requirements as set forth in the Bid Documents. Ambiguous bids which are uncertain as to terms,delivery, quantity, or compliance with specifications may be declared non-responsive and rejected. The County shallbe sole determinant of the relevant and appropriate cost factors used in evaluating any Base, Options and/orAlternate bids. Bidders must quote afi lines for consideration. It is the intent of the County to award this bid in wholeand not in part. Only one award will result from this bid.

SC-04 MBBWBE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CONTRACTThe Bidder shall have a subcontracting goal of not less than twenty4tve percent (25%) MBE and ten percent(10%)WBE of the awarded contract price for work,to be performed.

The Bidder must comply with the County's MBE/WBE participation requirements. The County has issued MBE/WBEgoals for this Bid. The Bidder shell submit with its Proposal, an MBE/WBE Utilization Plan indicating how it proposesto meet these goals. If the Bidder has not met the goals or made good faith efforts to meet the goals, the Biddeysresponse will be deemed nonresponsive and will not be considered for award.

Certified MBE/WBE Bidders may count their own participation, however, a female firm certified as M/WBE or W/MBEmay be counted towards the MBE or WBE goal, but not both. (Designations cannot be changed after submission ofthe compliance plan,)

Unless otherwise spectfied in the Bid Documents, for purposes of this contract, the contract amount is the total bidamount that has been entered on the Proposal Page of the Bid Documents.

SCafi PRE-BID CONFERENCEThe County will hold a Pre-'Bid Conference at the Cook County Building, 118 N. Clark Street, Room 1018, Chicago, IL60602. Representatives from the Office of the Chief Procurement Oflicer and the Department of FacilitiesManagement will comprise the panel to respond to questions regarding the Specifications and Invitalion to Bidprocedures. It is not mandatory that the bidders attend this Pre-Bid Conference, however it is highly recommended.Prospective Bidders must respond to Dan Gizzi at (312) 603-6825 or e-mail [email protected] on or beforeMonday, August 29, 2016, with firm's name and number of attendees. A maximum of two (2) representatives fromeach firm may attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

DATE:

TIME:

PLACE:

Monday, August 29, 201610:00A.M.

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SC-06 INQUIRIESA copy of any written request for interpretation of documents shall bs provided tc the Oflice of the Chief ProcurementOfficer st the address set forth below.

Inquiries about the interpretation of the Specifications must be made only in writing and shall be directed to the ChiefProcurement O¹er.Inquiries will be answered in writing, if deemed necessary, by means of an Addendum issued bythe Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. (Reference Instructions to Bidders, Section IB-05 "Exceptions andAddendum", Page IB-3). Inquiries must be received no later than 12i00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016.

During the bid process, sll inquiries must be directed, in writing, only to ths ONce of the Cook County ChiefProcurement Officer as follows:

Shannon E. Andrews

Cook County Chief Procurement Officer

c/o Dan Gizzi, Specifications Engineer Iff

118N. Clark Street, Room 1018Chicago, IL 60502

Contact Info for Specifications Engineer ill:

Dan Gizzi: (312) 6034)825, ~an. ixg)5/crwkcountvfi.cov

SC4IT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS1. Cook County reserves ths right to test any carpet at its expense to verify the delivered carpet is as specified. If the

carpet fails to meet the specificafions herein, the Conbactor will reimburse Cook County of Ihe testing expense andthe carpet may be rejected.

2. For verification purposes, biddsm must submit 6"vinyl base stripping.

3. Contractor shall submit with lts Bid wiitten certificsfion from the carpet manufacturer that Contractor is an approvedinstaller as requked herein and provide written instmcfions for Installation.

4. Contractor must submit with its B!d the msnufactumr's printed maintenance recommendafions, including melhodsand frequency for maintaining carpet in optimum ccndifion under anticipated traffic and use conditions.

sc4la PREVAILING WAGESPrevailing wage rates shall comply with Section 2 of ths "Prevailing Wage Act, llfinols Revised Statues Chapter 48,Paragraph 395-1 etseq." The most current scale of prevailing wages to be paid shall be posted by the Vendor in aprominent and easfiy accessible place at the site of work

The Prevailing Wage information can be located at www.illinois.cov/idol/Laws.../orevailina-wacs-rates.asox.

SC4I6 PERSONNELThe Vendor shall have experience in the installation of floor covering projects similar in size, scope and complexity asspectfied herein. The Vendor shali have s workforce of skilled tradesman to perform each project to meet theinstallation schedule provided by the Department of Facilities Management. The Vendor shall submit with its bid a listof three (3) projecL completed. The documents should indude the name of a contact person, size, scope and totalcost of each project.

The Contractor will pmvide Cook County with a list of sff personnel including supervisors and foreman that will servicethis contract and their des/gnatsd assignment with the bid documents. Speciffca(ly required wifi be the designation ofa Contractor's "single point of contact" for work, ss described in these specifications.

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SC-10 DELIVERY AND LOCATIONSAg services shall be performed at:

Department of Corrections Complex2650 S. California AvenueChicago, iL 60608

Medical Examiner Forensic Institute2121 W. Harrison StreetChicago, )L 60647

Juvenile Temporary Detention Center1100S. Hamilton AvenueChicago, IL 60612

Cook County Rockwell Warehouse2323 S. Rockwell AvenueChicago, IL 60608

2 District Courthouse5600 Old Orchard RoadSkokie, IL 60076

4 District Courthouse1500 S. Msywood DriveMaywood, IL 60153

6 District Courthouse16501 S. Kedzie ParkwayMarkham, II 60426

Highway Department, Division 1

2325 Meacham RoadSchaumburg, IL 60195

Highway department, Division 3901 W. 26" StreetLa Grange, IL 60526

Cook County Powerhouse3045 S. Sacramento AvenueChicago, IL 60623

Juvenile Temporwy Detention Center2245 W. Ogden AvenueChicago, IL 60612

Cook County Hawthorne Warehouse4545 W. Cermak AvenueChicago, IL 60623

1 'istrict Courthouse555 W. Harrison StreetChicago, IL 60605

3 District Courthouse2121 Euclid AvenueRolling Meadows, IL 60008

5'" District Courthouse10220 S. 76m Avenue

Bridgeview, IL

60453'awthorne

Warehouse4545 W. Cermak AvenueChicago, IL 60623

Highway Deparlmsnt. Division 220101 Ballard RoadDes Plaines, IL 60016

Hichwav Depfrrtment, Division 48900 W. 135'treetOrland Park, IL 60462

Highway Deparirnent, Division 513600 S.Ashland AvenueBlue Island, II 60627

Domestic Violence Courthouse555 W. Harrison StreetChicago, IL 60606

Cook County Whitcomb Building1311S. Maybrook DriveMaywood, IL 60153

Cook County Building118N. Clark StreetChicago, IL 60602

Cook County Sheriffs Admin. BuildingSouth Campus3026 S. California AvenueChicago, IL 80608

Cook County Sheriffs Headquarters1401 S. Maybrook DriveMaywood, IL 60153

The Vendor is required to report to the Department of Facilities Management at each location upon arrival. Time ofdelivery shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except the following

holidays: Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, ChristmasDay, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Casmir Pulaski Day, Lincoln's Birthday and Washington's Birthday.Vendor must contact Susan Lombard at (312) 433-4582 at least forty-eight (48) hours before delivery.

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SC-11 SECURITY REQUIREMENTSA. Work performed for this contract may be In secured areas of a facility, Vendor's personnel performing

services within the secured areas will be required to undergo background checks and adhere to theDepartment of Corrections Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct will be provided to the Contractor prior tothe start of the contracL The Contractor shall bear the cost of the background checks. Cook County reservesthe right to accept or rejed background security checks for the proposed personneL Cook County may stany time, by written request, elect to remove any of the assigned personnel for cause. Within 10 days ofnotification, the Contractor must provide replacement personnel. Cook County will then choose acceptablereplacement personnel,

Ths Contractor and all subcontractors and their employees shall comply with all security regulations andprocedures instituted by the Cook County Department of Corrections. Failure to do so will be immediategrounds for removal and denial of personnel from future access to the job site. Vioiators of the Deparbnentof Corrections Code of Conduct will be subject to arrest and prosecution. In the event of noncompliancewith any Cook County Department of Corrections regulations, Cook County will impose such sanctions asmay be determined appropriate, including but not limited to withholding payments due to the Contractor until

compllsnces achieved, andlor cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract in whole or part.

D.

Security requirements will vary at each Cook County facility. It will be the Contractor's responsibility toensure aff employees display proper idenNication at all Cook County locations.

The Contractor shall be trained on the Cook Couniy Control Program for tools, keys, supplies, maierials,chemicals and equlpmsnt brought onto the Department of Corrections Campus. The Contractor shall beresponsible for the control of all tools. Tools not being used shall be kept under lock snd key and checkedinto a secure area st ths end of each work day. Missing or losl tools and keys shall be immediatelyrecorded and reported to the Department of Corrections Supervisor at the location of the occurrence. CookCounty will train Contractor on the Cook County Control Program.

E. Contractor's employees shall be subject to inspection and searches by the Department ofCorrections'ersonnel.

It is forbidden to give, contact, or speak with any inmate. It is forbidden to take any spices, beer,wine, liquors or smoking materksl onto the jobsite at sny time.

SC 12 TRANSPORTATIONAll carpeting shall be delivered FOB Destination for all orders when shipped to a single desknation. In instanceswhere the contractor makes partial shipments of an order to one destination, all shipments of the order shall be sentFOB Delivered with no additional transportation charges. All products must be undamaged and wrapped in whale.

SC-13 ROOM DIMENSIONSThe Contractor shall be responsible lor obtaining and veriifying all required dimensions and verifying all roomconditions for each installation. Cook County will not be liable for any errors that may occur per the Contractor'smeasurements. Cook County will not be responsible for any overages and all returns will be the responsibility of theVendor.

SC-14 SAMPLE REQUESTSPost Contract Award, the Contractor must furnish and deliver carpet samples of proposed carpeting and/or materialswithin seven (7) business days of receipt of request. All samples must bs labeled with the company's name, addresssnd Contract Number. The cost to furnish, deliver and return samples will be the responsibility of the Contractor.Cook County will not be liable for the condition of the samples, if the Contractor requests that the samples be

returned.

SC-15 PRODUCT RECALL:The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for prompt notification of any product recall in accordance with iheapplicable stats or federal regu(ations. All recalls ars to be sent to the Cook County Chief Procurement Officer andthe Director of Facilities Management,

SC-16 RETURNED GOODSCook County will be responsible for all restocking charges and shipping charges to return caqiet should Cook Countybe found at fault for the reason to return carpet. The Contractor will be responsible for all shipping charges andrestocking charges should the Contractor be found at fault for the reason for the return. Ail returns must be picked upby the Contractor within seven (7) business days of the request for return, A credit shell be processed within four (4)business days from the time ths carpet is picked up from Cook County. Cook County shall be the determiner of fault.

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ITEM NO. 1 FURNISH 8 INSTALL CARPETINGCarpet shall meet the foNowing minins/m requirements:

1.Construction Tulhd

2. Surface Texture

3.Gauge

4. Density

5.Weight Density

6. Sgchss Per Inch

7. Finished Pile Thickness

8. Dye Method

9.Backing Material

10.Fiber Type

11.Fiir Technology

12.Facx/ Weght

13, Pattern Repeat

14, Sol Release Technology

15.GSA Stain Release Rating

16. Indoor Air Quality

17.Foot Tral/ic RecommendationTARR

18.NSF 140

Performance

StabcFlemmabilq/Smoke Density

Senrics

Wana nges

Level Multi Colored Loop

1/10 (39.37rows psr 10 cm)

8933

180253

11.8(46.48 psr 10cm)

.035(3.43mm)

Solution Dyed/Yam Dyed

Unibcnd Plus

Durscolor Premium Nylon

Duracolr by LEES Stain Rssishnt System. Passes GSA reqcrimments forpermanent stain reshlant carpet. Duhcolor by LEES Shin System. Passes GSArequirsnmnts for permanent sthn restshnt carpet.

26.0oz per square yard. (882 g/m2)

0,4" (W) x 0.4"(L)

Senby Plus

Pass

Green Label Plus 3802

Gold

AATCC-1 34 - Under 3.5KVASTM E 648 Class1'(Glue Down)ASTM E 682 Less than 450

LiMime Limited Ung/ond Plus WanantyUfetkne Duracolor Stain WarrantyLI/elms Ststh

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ITEM NO. 1 throueh 5: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CARPETING S VINYL BASE

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:1. The Consactor shall supply sS labor, material and supplies to complete the removal of existing carpeting,

installation of new csrpedng and/or vinyl base. The actual yardage, linear feet, labor hours, supplies andunderlayment concrete for each installation project is to be verified by the Contractor, and submitted in writingto the Department of Faciliges Management for approval prior to the start of any project. Contractor mustprovide an itemized quote with a breakdown of square footage, labor hours for carpet removal and installation,labor hours for floor preparation, labor hours for removal and reinstalling furniture, carpeting, and materialsrequired. A lump sum quote will not be accepted.

2. Carpeting shall be sistalled on an as-needed basis. Regular bourn of work shaS be 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Overtime hours ujll be scheduled between 3:00 p.m, through 7:00 a.m. Cook County wII not pay for breaks orlunch breaks.

3. Carpeting is defined as new carpet, vinyl base snd carpet accessories.

4. The Contmctor shall be responsible for moving all furniture in the installation area prior to the installation ofcarpeting and replacing the furniture aRer the carpeting installation.

PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE:1. Carpeting shall be ordered by the Department of Facilities Management. Upon receipt of the order the carpet

will bs stored at the Contractor's site and In a risk-bonded, Insured warehouse until delivery arrangements aremade at no extra charge to Cook County.

2. All carpefing is to be stored at an inside location. The location is to be a well-venfilated area, protected fromweather, moisture and soiling.

3. All carpeting is to be delivered in the original mill protective wrapping with mill register numbers and tagsattached.

CONTRACTOR 6 SEAMING REQUIREMENT:In addi!ion to the requirements end recommendations of the carpet manufacturer, the fogowing criteria shall beadhered to:1. Soaming layout shall enable future replacement, especially in large open areas and tmigc paths. Seaming shall

run parakel to major traffic llew whenever possible, unless otherviise indicated in writing by Cook CountyDepartment of Facilities Management.

2. Cross seams shall not be allowed in dnips of 10 feet or less. Seams shall be Inconspicuous to visual inspecson.Seems shaN not bs perpendicular to doors or entries. Seams occurring at parallel to doors shall be centereddirectly under the closed door.

3. Carpet pieces less than 12 inches in width shall not be installed at any Cook County location.

4. All cutting of carpet for telephone and electrical oulets shall be the msponsibSty of ths Contmctor.

~TRACTOR'S PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREIHENTS:1. The Contractor must provide personnel to field survey conditions and provide total yardage requirements, upon

request. Contractor shall be totally responsible for verifying all dimensions and site condiTions, order sulilcientyardage to fully carpet areas as indicated. All carpet of the same type in a continuous area shall be fnxn thesame dye lot.

2. 1'hs Contractor must examine substratss from moisture content and other conditions under which carpeting lsto bs installed. Repair minor holes, cracks, depressions or rough areas using material recommended by caqmtor adhesive manufacturer. The Contractor must notify the Department of Facilities Management in writing ofconditions debimental to proper completion of the work. Contractor may not proceed with the installation until

the Department of Facilities Management approves the unsatisfactory conditions to bs repaired.

3. Ths Contractor shall examine all walls in work area for defects. Ail defects must be noted in a written report andprovided to the Department of Facilities Management. lf no report is provided, Cook County will assume that all

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wefis sre free of defects at the beginning of installation. Afi wsfis, which are marred or damaged during the pre-instsfistion process, must be repaired st no cost to Cook County.Ths Contractor shell clear away deb/is and scrape up cementation deposits snd vacuum surfaces prior toinstsfistion. The Contractor must check concmte surfaces to ensure no "dusting" through instafied carpet andapply sealer where required lo prevent dusting.

When required, the Contractor shall remove afi furniture from the work area. Afi telephones, fax machines,personal computers and peripherals shall be disconnected and labeled by Cook County personnel. CookCounty shsfi also be responsible for the disconnection of afi electrical devices such as wired modular panelpartitions, dog houses and covers. The Contractor shall replace sfi items to ths designated work area,

A coat of Evsrsesl must bs applied as per manufacturer recommendations.

E. CONTRACTOR'S INSTALLATION:1. The Contractor shall comply with manufactureVs instructions and recommendations for seam locations and

direction of carpet. AN seam locations and direction of carpet must maintain uniformity of direction snd lsy ofpfie at afi doors snd center seams under doors. Sesame ars not to be placed in traific direcfion at doorways.

The Contractor shall extend carpeting under open bottomed obstructions and under removable flanges andfurnishings, and into alcoves and dosets of each space.

The Contractor shall provide cutouts where required, and tiid cut edges properly where not concealed byprotective edge guards or overlapping flanges.

The Contractor shsfi Instsfi cwpet edge guard where edge of carpet is exposed; anchor guards to subsbste.Vendor must notify Building Facilities Manager prior to installing carpet over an expansion joints or walkerrlucts.

F. CONTRACTOR'S GLUE DOWN CARPET INSTALLATIONi1. The Contractor shall clean afi sxxs of sfi grease, «vtx, ofi or dirt, Contractor shafi fill in afi holes, cracks and low

spots with latex underlaymsnt prior to the start of instafiatlon. Contraotor shall ensure that afi fioors are leveled,smootli and completely dry. Carpet shafi not bs instafied where there N excessive moisture present, nor whentemperature is less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Contrackx must verify temperatures in the inslafistion area to be in accordance with carpet or adhesivemanufactursVs recommendations. In no case temperatures are to be less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit for 24hours prior to, during and after inslefiation. Subfioor temperature must be s minimum 60 degrees Fahrenheit for24 hours prior to, during snd atter instafistion. If the room temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, theContractor must notify the Department of Facilitiss Management Bufiding Manager.

Afi carpeting located on Cook County property is to be spread in a room on-site 24 hours prior to instafialion with

the room preconditioned at a minimum of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity between 35% to 65%. TheContractor must notify the Dsparbnent of Facilities Management Building Manager afier carpet is spread.

The first seam shall be marked on the floor, straight and true, snd carpeting shsfi be checked for fit beforecement is applied, using ths first seam mark as a guide. AN Junctures shall be checked for difl'srences in

shading and pile height.

Afi carpet adherive shall be applied with a trowe! with 1/16 inch x 1/16 notches on 3/32 inch centers.

Seams shaN be checked for evenness of pile height, any unevenness shsfi be adjusted by latex cementunderlsyment. PUe trapped in seams shall be raised with s knifepoint or other suitable instrument. Afi adhesivesshall be cleaned promptly using ths manufacturer's recommended solvent.

At the junctions of the carpeting and rubber stripping, afi variations must be compensated by beveling rubberback or feathering the flcor with latex cement underlayment.

G. CONTRACTOR'S CLEANING AND PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:1. The carpeting must be vacuumed after installation. Afi spots are to be removed in accordance with the carpet

manufactureVs guidelines. Any spots that cannot be removed from the carpeting must be replaced. AN

protruding face yarn must be removed. AN Icosa yama or fibers at sN seams must bs trimmed.

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2. After dsaning snd vacuurriing, carpeting must be protected from soiling and damage until approval by theDepartment of Facilities Management. Protscgon shall be accomplished by using protection paper approved bythe Department of Facilities Management. Edges shall be lapped 6 inches and secured with non-asphalgc tape.

3. The Contractor is to provide information to the Department of Facilities Management on the methods ofcarpeting protection and maintenance of all newly installed carpeting.

4. The Contractor shall clean the vinyl bass not more than four (4) business days after installation of carpsfing. in

accordance with the manufacturer's instruction.

H. CATIONIC STAIN RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTSiStain resistant properties provided by Contractor must be permanent and not removable by commercial deanings,

I cleaners or abrasive wear. Under General Services Administration (GSA) requirements„slain resistant carpets mustscore no less than 8.0 (10.0 is the best) on the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)Red 40 Stain Scakr. Test sample nwst first be exposed to 100 revolufions cn the Tahar Abrader (1,0001)rsm weightper H-18 wheel) and then abraded area must be stain tested using AATCC test method 175. Topical stain resistanttreatments wiN not be acceptable. Stain resistant properbes must be inherent.

I. ENVIRONNIENTAL ATTRIBUTES-LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONII/IENTAL DESIGN /LEEDICRITERIA icon'LtEnvironmental daims by manufacturer must comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines:

1. Environmentsllv Preferred ProductCarpet must have third party cerliflcstion (such as Scientific CertNcatlon Systems) In accordance with ExecutiveOrder 13101as an Environmentally Preferred Product (EPP).

2. Recvcled ContentCarpet must contain 201I post-consumer recyded content based on total product ww'ghL

3. Raoidlv Renawsbis Bio-bassd MaterialsCarpet must contain a minimum 10% bio.based rapidly renewable materiel based on total product weight.

4. Caroet Face YamIn accordance with Executive Order 13101, carpet face yarn must be third party certTiied as an EnvironmentallyPreferred Product (EPP).

5, Low Emitiino MaterialsCarpet and sii installation components induding adhesives, seals/a, seam welds and seam sealers must meetthe Low Em/Sng Ma/er/s/s standards as outlined in U.S. Green Building Council LEED criteria. Adhesives mustmeet VolaNe Organic Compounds (VOCs) emissions standards per South Coast Air Quality ManagementDistrict Ride 61168.

6. End of Life RedamationManufacturer/Contractor must have an existing methodology actively in piece to achieve landfill diversion.

J. CARPET ACCESSORIES:The Contract shall provide the following under the Conbact:

Bdhesiv s: Waterproof, non-flammable carpet adhesive recommended and approved by carpet manufacturer in

writing for compatibility with cwpst backing. All goer sealers, seam sealers, and adhesives shall contain nocalculated solvents per OSHA Regulation 29 CFRE 1910.1200,have no calculated VOC's, be non-flammable,and meet Ihe criiteria of the CRI Green Label plus Certification program. Material Safety Data Sheets sndsamples required on pmduct used.

2. Miscellaneous Materials: As recommended and approved in w/Nng by the manufacturer and seledad byContractor to meet project circumstance and requirements.

3. Protection Pacer: Fortifiber Corporation "Ssekure 892", or appmved heavy, reinforced, non-staining Kraftlaminated paper.

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4. NOnmctaflio Carcet Educ Catstcg: EXtruded Or molded heaVy duty rubber edge guard; With Wide anChOrageflange; colors to match carpeting from among all colors available from s rubber base manufacturer.

5. Installation Adhesive: Wstermsistant as recommended by carpet or cushion manufacturer and complies withflammabNty requirements for installed carpet.

K. WARRANTY:1. Performance

Carpet shall perform as follows:o Dissipation of unwanted slaflc electricity and prevention of buildup in excess of 3.5 KV at 70 Degrees

Fahrenheit, 20'/ relative humidity.o Ftammabiity; DOC FF¹1-70Fill Test, NFPA Class 1 when test under ASTM E-646 Glue Down Floor

radiant Panel, NFPA -258 (450 or less) Flaming Mode NBS Smoke Chamber.

2. Searo Lifetime of the carpet. Not more than 10'/0 face yarn loss by weight in normal use.

3. Manufacturer's Lifetime Warrantv shag include the foilowlno;Non-prorated, against product failure covering ag costs including freight, labor, and material for the following:o Edge Ravel-Wet or dry.o Back delamination - wet or dry.o Loss of 20 lb. average tuft bind- wet or dry.o Static protecflon as stated above.o Wear - No more then 10'Yo Face Yam Loss.o Adhesive failure,

4. Installation Warrantvinstallation warranty shall be a lifetime warranty, non-prorated, against any installation related failure,covering afl costs, including freight, labor and material.

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ITEM NO. 1 FURNISH AND INSTALL CARPETCarpet Type CPT-2: Carpet shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1.Construction: Tufted

2. Surface Texture:

3.Pie Thickness:

4. Gauge:

5. Stitches:

6. Yam Weight:

7. Density:

8. Face Yarn:

9. Dye System:

10.Dry Soll Retardant:

11.Primary Backing:

12.Secondary Backing:

13.Bonding Agent:

14.Sze:

15.Square Yards per Carton:

16.Satic Control:

17. NBS SmokeChamber NFPA 258:

18. Rammability:

Textured loop pile

.094"average

5I84"

8.4 per Inch

22 oz. per square yard. (Minimum)

8,400 oz. per cubic yanl. (per ASTM D-418)

Type 6, 6 Cationic Antron Legacy or Lumina Nylon by Invisla

Yam Dyed or Solution Dyed

Dura Tech by Invista

Reinforced synthetic

Fiberglass reinforced thermoplastic composite

Premium Vinyl

24" x 24"

6.22 sq. yd.

3.5KV when tested under Standard Shugle test (70 degrees, 20% RH)

Less than 450 Flaming Mode.

'DOC-FF-1-70 Pill Test: Passes."Floor Radiant Panel: Meets NFPA Class 1 when tested per ASTM-E-648

glue d'own

19.Color Fastness: *Lightfastness: AATCC 16E-1982—Dark color: Gray scale rating of 4 or betterafter 160 standard fading hours as compared to AATCC Gray Scale forevaluation change in color.*Ozone and Gas —AATCC 129-1981 —Rating 3 or better per color AATCCtransference scale.

20. Indoor Air Quality.

21.Carpet Manufactuiws:

22. Pattern and Colon

Manufacturer must demonstrate that carpet is certified under the CRI Green LabelPlus Program.

The following manufacturers and produds are approved:'Lees Carpets —Workforce T (DV183)

*Bentley's Present

Understanding the importance of pattern and color for aesthetics, as well asappearance retention and maintainability, the owner reserves the right to rejectany product or manufacturer based solely on pattern and color considerations.

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ITENI NO. 2 FURNISH AND INSTALL VINYL BASEVinyl Bess: Vinyl Base shall be 4" wide from color group 2 and shall consist of 1/8" gauge straight set on

type. AR comers shell be Retd-manufactured comers, ss needed.

Type:

Base Adhesive:

Use straight set on type at carpeting and coved at vinyl composition Ee floors.

Water and alkali resistant as recommended by resilient base manufacturer.

ITENI NO. 3 MOVING FURNITUREIt shell be the Condactor's responsibility to remove and return ag furniture as required snd upon request by theDepartment of Facilibes Management and shall not interrupt Cook County operations. The Cook County shaN beresponsible for the disconnection of ag electdcal devices such as wired modular panel partitions. AR telephones, faxes,pmsonal computers snd peripherals shall be disconnected and labeled by Cook County personnel.

ITENI NO. 4 FLOOR PREPARAllON LABORThe Contractor Is responsible for floor preparation that is considered by the Department of Faciliges Management to bebeyond that which would bs considered minor repairs. This Line Item is for unforeseen circumstances beyond thecontmt of the Contractor and must be approved by the Department of Facilities Management before and afterpreparation of work is completed.

ITENI NO. 5 INSTALLATION OF UNDERLAYMENT CONCRETEThe Contractor is responsible for installing Ardex K-15 or equal Portland cement-bassd, high strength, fast-setting,self leveling, non shnnk underlayment. Cement must be installed from featheredge to 1yI in a single operation.

ITENI NO. 6 CARPET ACCESBORIES. SUPPLIES AND UNDERLAYMENT CONCRETE

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SITE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

(NOT APPLICABLE'I

This is to verify that Bidder has, this date, participated In the Mandatory Site Inspection as required in thisBid. Bidder has inspected the site and related Bid Documents and fully familiarized itself with all

conditions and matters which might in any way afFect the Deliverables, including costs and scheduling.

NAME (PRINTED/TYPED AND SIGNATURE)

COMPANY

OFFICIAL CAPACITY

TELEPHONE NUMBER (Area Code)

NOTE: This form must be filled in completely and returned with Bid Proposal.

INSPECTION CONFIRMED BY;

DATE:

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BIDDER. Tiles In Style,LLC

The Bidder declares that it has carefully examined the Advertisement for Bids, the Instruction to Bidders, the ProposalForm, General and Special Conditions and Specifications identified as Contract Document Number 1645-15455 toFurnish and Install Carpet at various Cook County locasions for the Department of Facilities Management, as preparedby Cook County, and that they have familiarized themselves with all of the conditions under which it must be carried outand understand that in making this Proposal they waive all rights to plead any misunderstanding regarding the same.

In the event that there is a mathematical error between the "Unit Price" and "Total Price", the Unit Price will prevail. All

changes must be made by crossing out and initialing the item changed. Use of correction fluid, i.e., white out or anyother similar method is not acceptable. Failure to initial any changes may be grounds for reiecgon of the Bid.

YEAR ONE

ITEM NO. UNIT OF MEASURE

SQUARE YARD 24,000

DESCRIPTION

FURNISH CARPETING AS PERSPECIFICATIONS HEREIN.

$ 29.35 /SQUARE YARD

6 704,400.00 TOTAL

MFR Mohawk- LEES Work it or Equal

MFR No GL143 Or Equal

1A. HOUR 2,400 REGULAR TIME RATE TO INSTALLCARPETING AS PER SPECIFICATIONSHEREIN.

5 120.00 /HOUR

18. HOUR 600

6 288,000.00 TOTAL

OVERTIME TIME RATE TO INSTALLCARPETING AS PER SPECIFICATIONSHEREIN.

5 180.00 /HOUR

LINEAR FOOT 12,000

6 108,000.00 TOTAL

FURNISH & INSTALL VINYL BASE ASPER SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN.

5 1.85

6 22,200.00

MFR RoPPe

MFR No 700 Sedes

/LINEAR FOOT

TOTAL

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PROPOSAL

ITEM NO. UNIT OF MEASURE

HOUR 2,400

DESCRIPTION

REGULAR TIME RATE TO INSTALLVINYL BASE AS PER SPECIFICATIONSHEREIN.

6 120.00

6 288,000.00

/HOUR

TOTAL

2B. HOUR 600 OVERTIME TIME RATE TO INSTALLVINYL BASE AS PER SPECIFICATIONSHEREIN.

6 180.00 /HOUR

6 108,000.00 TOTAL

3. HOUR 2,400 REGULAR TIME RATE FOR MOVINGFURNITURE AS PER SPECIFICATIONSHEREIN

6 120.00 /HOUR

HOUR 600

6 288,000.00 TOTAL

OVERTIME TIME RATE FOR MOVINGFURNITURE AS PER SPECIFICATIONSHEREIN

6 180.00 /HOUR

HOUR 2,400

6 108,000.00 TOTAL

REGULAR TIME RATE FOR FLOORPREPARARATION AS PERSPECIFICATIONS HEREIN.

6 120.00

5 288,000.00

/HOUR

TOTAL

4A. HOUR 600 OVERTIME TIME RATE FOR FLOORPREPARARATION AS PERSPECIFICATIONS HEREIN.

5 180.00

6 108,000.00

/HOUR

TOTAL

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PROPOSAL

ITEM NO. UNIT OF MEASURE DESCRIPTION

HOUR 2,400 REGULAR TIME RATE FOR INSTALLATION

OF UNDERLAYMENT CONCRETE AS PERSPECIFICATIONS HEREIN.

8 120.00 /HOUR

5A. HOUR 500

5 288,000.00 TOTAL

OVERTIME TIME RATE FOR INSTALLATIONOF UNDERLAYMENT CONCRETE AS PERSPECIFICATIONS HEREIN.

5 180.00 /HOUR

5 108,000.00 TOTAL

LOT ALL PARTS AND MATERIALS USED TOFURNISH AND INSTALL CARPETINGAT CONTRACTOR'8 ACTUAL COST

$ 150.000.00

S 150.000.00

/LOT

/TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL: 0 2,856,600.00Three-year total

DELlvERY DATE; 14 Business days ARO depends on stock availibitity.(NUMBER OF CALENDAR DAYS AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT)

The receipt of the following addenda to the Specifications is acknowledged:

Addendum No.

Addendum No.

Addendum No.

Date 09/09/2016

Date:

Date;

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EXHIBIT I

Identification of SubcontractorslSupplierlSubconsultant Form


Cook CountyOffice of the Chief Procurement Officer

Identification of Subcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant Form

OCPO ONLY:A DisaualificalicnA Check Comclete

The Bidder/Proposer/Respondent ("the Contractor") will fully complete snd execute and submit en Identification ofSubcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant Form ("ISF")with each Bid, Request for Proposal, and Request forQualification. The Contractor must complete the ISF for each Subcontractor, Supplier or Subconsultant whichshall be used on the Contract. In the event that there are any changes in the utilization of Subcontractors,Suppliers or Subconsultants, the Contractor must file an updated ISF.

Bid/RFP/RFQ No„1645-15455

Total Bid or Proposal Amount: 2,856,600.00

Contractor: Tiles In Style,LLC

Authorized Contactfor Contractor: Tim ZealEmail Address(Contractor): [email protected]

Data 09/21/2016

co trad Title: Furnish 8, Install CarpetSubcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant to be N/Aadded or substitute:Authorized Contact forSubcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant: N/A

Email Address(Subcontractor): N/A

Company Address Company Address(Contractor): 1212 S. Naper Blvd Suite 119-109 (Subcontractor): N/A

City, State andZio (Contractork Naperville IL 60540Telephone and Fax P: bSU-219-1978(Contractor) F;866-552-8262Estimated Start and 14 Business days ARQCompletion Dates depends on stock availibility(Contractor)

City, State and Zip(Subcontractor): N/A

Telephone and Fax(Subcontractor) N/A

Estimated Start andCompletion Dates(Subcontractor) N/A

Note: Upon request, a copy of all written subcontractor agreements must be provided to the OCPO.

Descriotion of Services or Suoolies

Furnish & Install Carpet

Total Price ofSubcontract for

Services or Suooges

The subcontract documents will incorporate all requirements of the Contract awarded to the Contractor as applicable.The subcontract will in no way hinder the Subcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant from maintaining its progress on anyother contract on which it is either a Subcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant or principal contractor. This disclosure ismade with the understanding that the Contractor is not under any circumstances relieved of its abilities andobligations, and is responsible for the organization, performance, snd quality of work. This form does not approveany proposed changes, revisions or modifications to the contract approved MBE/WBE Uglizatlon Plan. Anychanges to the contract's approved MBE/WBE/Utilization Plan must be submitted to the Office of theContract Compliance.

Cont ter%ties In Style,LLC

'"'ir Zaai J kh('/I/(aN F2.~Project Manager // gg() [ Qg Q+

Pi C «k89 Date 09/21/2016 I Cf /.qadi (Q

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EXHIBIT IIElectronic Payables Program Form

CONTRACT NO. I 645-15455

OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY COMPTROLLERELECTRONIC PAYABLES PROGRAM I"E4'AYABLES"I

FOR INFORAfA TIQN PURPOSES ONLY

This document describes dm Office of the Cook Counlv Comohalfer's Electronic Pavables Praaram ("E-Pavables "I.lf vou wish ta narticl oats in E-Pavables. nlease contact the Cook Caunlv Comolroller's Office. Accounts Pavable. 118N. ClarkStreet. Ream 500. Chlcsao. IL 6060th

DESCRIPTIONTo increase payment effidency and timeliness, we have introduced E-Payabies program, a new payment initiative to aur accountspayable model. This nsw initiative utilizes a Vise purchasing card and operates through ths Visa payment network. This is County'spreferred method of payment and your parlidpstion in our Visa purchasing card program will provide mutual benefits both to yourorganizsbon and ours.

As a vendor, you may experience the following benefits by accepting this new payment type:Improved cash flow snd aces(crated paymentReduced paperwork and a more streamlined accounts receivable processElimination of stop payment IssuesReduced payment delaysReduced costs for handling paper checksPayments settled direcfly to your merchant account

There are two options within Ibis initiative:

3. Dedicated Credit Card - "PULL" SettlementFor this opfion, you will have an assigned dedicated credit card to be used for each payment, You will provide a point of contact within

your organization who wiii keep credit card information an file. Each time a payment is made, you will receive a remittance advice viaemaii detailing the invoices being paid. Each fime you receive a remittance advice, you will process payments in the same manner youprocess cmdfi card transactions today.

4. One-Time Use Credit Card - "SUGA" SettlementFor this option, you will provide a point of contact within your organization who will receive an email notification aulhorizlng you toprocess payments in ths same manner you process credit card transactions today. Each time payment is made, you will receive aremittance advice, via email, detailing the invoices being paid. Also, each time you receive a remittance advice, you will receive a new,unique credit card number. This option is ideal for suppliers who are unable to keep credit card account infarmation on Se.

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EXHIBIT EIPreference for Veteran's Business Enterprise and Service-Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise Form

<lanCONTRACT NO. 1645-15455

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE FOR VBE AND SDVBE

INSTRUCTIONS

In accordance with Section 34-236(b) of the Cook County Procurement Code, the Chief Procurement Officer ("CPO") shall give apreferenoe Of five oercent et the amount of the Contract tO S ReSpcnelble and ReepcnaiVe VeteranS OWned Boa)ncaa Enterpriae(VBE) and Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterpdse (SDVBE) requesting a preference for Bids. All Bidders who aremauestlna this oreference must comolete the foun. and attach a coov ofits certification. Prior to aoolvina the Eve oercentoreferenca the CPO must mceive aooroval from the Contract Comoliance Dimctor (CCDI that Ihe Bidder is a oualified VBE orSDVBE

DEFINITIONS

Veteran~nod Business Enterprise (VBE) means a small business (I) that is at least 51 percent owned, controlled and managed byone or more Eligible Veterans or in the case of a corporation, at least 51 percent or more of the stock of which is owned, controlled andmanaged by one or more Eligible Veterans; (ii) that has its home office in illinois, as certified by the Contract Compliance Director(CCD) under policies and pmcedures promulgated by the CCD.

Eligible Veteran means a person who (i) has been either a member of the armed forces of the United States or, while a citizen of theUnited States, wss a member of the armed forces of allies of the United States in time of hostilities with a foreign country and (II) hasserved under one or more of the following conditions: (a) the veteran served a total of at least 6 months; (b) the veteran served for theduration of hostilities regardless of the length of the engagement; (c) the veteran was discharged on the basis of hardship; or (d) theveteran was released from acgve duty because of a service connected disability and was discharged under honorable conditions.

Armed fomes of the trnlied States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or service in active dutas defined under 38 U.S.C. Sedion 101.Senrice in the Merchant Marine that constitutes active duty under Section 401 of federal Public

s'aiveuyAct 95-202 shall also be considered service in the armed forces for purposes of this Division.

Service-Dlsairied Vetersnwwned Business Enterprise (SDVBE) means a small business (i) that is at least 51 percent owned,controlled, and managed by one or more qualitied service disabled veterans or in the case of a corporation, at least 51 percent or moreof the stock of which is awned, controlled and managed by one or more Service Disabled Veterans; (ii) that hss its home oflice in

illinois, as certified by the CCD under policies and procedures promulgated by the CCD.

Service-Disabled Veteran means an Eligible Veteran who has been found to have 10 percent or more service connected disability bythe United States Department of Veterans Affairs or ths United Staies Department of Defense.

Service-connected disability means a disability incurred in the line of duty in the active military, naval or air service as describe in 38U.S.C. 101(16).

Small Business means a small business as degned by the U.S. Small Business Administration, pursuant to the business size standardsfound in 13CFR Part 121, as related tc the nature of the work the Person seeks to perform on Contracts. A Person is not an eligiblesmall business enterprise in sny calendar fiscal year in which its gross receipts, averaged over the Person's previous live fiscal years,exceed the size standards of 13 CFR Part 121.

REQUEST FOR PREFERENCE

Bidder is requesting to receive a preference as a VBE. By requesting this preference, Bidder certifies that it meetsthe definition of a VBE, as set forth above and has included a copy of its certification.

Bidder Is requesting to receive a preference as a SDVBE. By requesting this preference, Bidder csrtdtes that it meetsThe definition of a SDVBE, as set forth above and has Indudsd a copy of Its certificatio.

Bidder (please print or type) Title

Signature Date

E-mail address

Subscribed to and sworn before methis dsy of , 20

XNotary Public Signature

V-I

Phone Number

My commission expires.

Notary Seal8i2015

CONTRACT NC. 1545 15455

AFRDAVITVETERAN'S WORKPLACE PREFERENCE PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

INSTRUCTIONS

In accordance with Section 34-236(a) of the Cook County Procuremsnt Code, the Chief Procurement Officer (NCPO ) shall give apreference of ane aercent of the amount af the Contract to a Responsible and Responsive Contractor for a Public Warks Contractwhen such Contractor has committed by affidavit to utilize Eligible Veterans for at least five percent of the hours worked under suchContract. Failure to utilize Eligible Veterans in accordance with the affidavit wN result in breach of contract. Ail Bidders who arereuuestino this oreference must

corn

oiete this Affidavit.

DEFINITIONS

Eligible Veteran means a person who (I) has been either a member of the armed forces of the United States or, while a citizen of theUnited States, was a member of the armed forces af allies of the United States in fime of hostilities with a foreign country and (ii) hasserved under one or more of the following conditions: (a) the veteran served a total of at least 6 months; (b) the veteran served for theduration of hostilities regardless of the length of the engagement; (c) the veteran was discharged on the basis of hardship; or (d) theveteran was released from active duty because of a service connected disability and was discharged under honorable conditions.

Armed forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marina Corps, Coast Guard or service in active dutyas defined under 36 U.S.C.Section 101.Service in the Merchant Marine that constitutes active duty under Section 401 of federal PublicAct 95-202 shall also be considered service in the armed forces for purposes of this Division.

Public Works means all fixed works constructed or demolished by the County, or paid for whogy or in part out of public fundsadministered by the County. "Public Works" as defined herein indudes all projects financed in whole ar in part with bonds, grants,loans, or other funds made available by or thmugh federal or State government, or ths County. NPublic Works" does not include pro)actsundertaken by the owner st an owner-occupied single-family residence or st sn owner-occupied unit of a multlfamily residence. "PublicWorks" inctudes any maintenance, repair, assembly, or disassembly work performed on equipment whether owned, leased, or rented.

, being first duly sworn, do depose and slate as follows:

1. I am the authorized representative and I have the authority to make this Aflidavit for and on behalf af the Bidder.

2. The Bidder is requesting the CPD grant a preference of one percent of the amount of the Contract in accordance with Section34-236(a) of the Cook Procuremsnt Code, as set forth above,

3. in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code, the Bidder shall commit to utilize Eligible Veterans for at least fivepercent of the hours worked under the Contract. The Eligible Veterans must be employed directly by the Bidder.

The Bidder shell be solely responsible for requesting all persons to provide Bidder with appropriate documentsgon to ensurethat such person(s} is an Eligible Veteran, ss defined above. Bidder cerkTies, that by seeking this preference, it shall maintainappropriate documentation, Including payroll records, which show the number of hours worked by Eligible Veterans.

The Bidder certifies, afffrms and acknowledges that the failure to utilize Eligible Veterans in accordance with this Affidavit will

result in a breach of contract, which will allaw the County to seek all rights and remedies as set forth in the Contract and anyother appropriate remedies available in equity or at lsw.

Bidder (please print or type) Title

Signature Date

E-mail address Phone Number

Subscribed to and sworn before methis day of

My commission expires:

XNotary Public Signature Notary Seal


EXHIBIT VMinorittrOwned Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Utlllzatlon Plan

OFFICE OF CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

JACQUELINB GOIVIEZ

DIRECTOR

October 4, 2016

TONI PIEEE.KVVIISKLS

PRESIDENT

Cook County Boonl

of Cornntlsslonors

RICHARD R. BOYRIN

1st District

Ms. Shannon E. Andrews

Chief Procurement Oflicer

118N. Clark Street

County Building-Room 1018

Chicago, IL 60602

ROBERT STEELE

2nd District

JERRY BUTLER

3rd District

STANLEY MOORE

4th Dlstritt

DEBORAH SIMS

9th District

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY

6th District

JESUS G. GARCIA

7th District

Re: Contract No. 1645-15455

Furnish and Installation of Carpet

Facilities Management Department

Dear Ms. Andrews:

The following bid for the above referenced contract has been reviewed for compliance with the Minority- andWomen- owned Business Enterprises (MBEJWBE) Ordinance and have been found to be responsive to theordinance.

Bidder: Tiles in Style, LLC

Contract Value.'$2,856,600,00

Contract Goal: 25% MBE, 10%WBE

LUIS ARROYO, JR

6th DistrictMBENSE

Tiles in Style, LLC

Itatus Celtifvtno Auencv Commitment

MBA Cook County 100% (Dinfct)

PETER N. SILVESTRI

9th District

BRIDGET GAINER

10th District

JOHN P. DALEY

11th Distdct

JOHN A. FRITCHEY

12th Distiict

Partial Waiver Granted: Due to lack of sufficient qualified WBEs capable of providing the goods or services

required by the contract.

The Oflice of Contract Compliance has been advised by the Requesting Department that no other bidders are

being recommended for award, Original MBE/WBE forms were used in the determination of the

responsiveness of this contract.

lARRY SUFFREDIN

13th District

GREGG GOSLIN

14th Dlstcrtt

DMOTHY O. SCHNBDER

13th District

JEFFREY R TOBOLSIG

16th Distdct

Jacqueline Gomez

Contract Compliance Director

JG/smp

cc: DanGizzi,OCPO

Kathy Weiss-Botica, Facilities Management

SEAN M. MORRISON

17th District

$ Fiscal Responsibility $ Innovative Leadership Transparency at Accountability improved services


MBE/VVBE UTILIZATION PLAN - FORM 1

Conditions —Sect/on 19.BIDDER/PROPOSER HEREBY STATES that efi kiBE/WBE firms Included in this Plan ere certified MBEs/WBEs by st least one of the entifias listed I th Geen as iss nt s General

l. BaDER/PRDPDSER MBE/WBE STATUS: (check the appropriate line)

Bidder/Proposer is a certified MBE or WBE firm. (If so, mmch copy of current Letter of Certification)

v'idder/Proposer is a Joinl Ventura and one or more Joint Venture partners are certified MSEs or WSEs, (If so, attach copies of Letter(s) ofCertltlcaucn, a copy of Joint Ventwa Agreement clsady describing ths role of ths MBE/WBE finn(s) and its ownership interest in the JointVenture and a completed Joint Venture Affidavit- availams online at www.cookccuntvfi.oov/contractcomofiance)

Bidder/Pmposar is not a certified MBE or WBE finn, rarr a Joint Venture with MBE/WBE parlners, but will utilize MBE and WBE firms eitherdiradly or indrectly in the performance of the ContracL (If so, complete Sections fi below and the Later(s) of Intent —Form 2).

il. ~ DlreclParttdpation of MBE/WBE Firms Indirect Psrddpstlon of MBE/WBE Firms

NOTE: Where goals have not been achieved through direct particlpatlon, Bidder/Praposer shall indude documentation outlining efrorts toachieve Direct Participation at the time of Bid/Proposal submission. Indirect Pargdpation will only be considered alter ag efforts toachieve Direct Participation have been exhausled. Only after written documenbttion of Good Faith Efforts is received will IndirectPartlcipagon be considered.

MBEs/WBEs that will perform as subcontractors/suppliers/consultants include Ihe following:

MBE/WBE Fimri

Address:

E-mail:

Contact Person:

troller Amount Participation: $

Percent Amount of Participation:

*Letter oflntantattachedk Yss'Currant Leuer of Cert/ficatlcn attachsdf Yes

Phone:

No

No

MBE/WBE Firm:

Address:

E mell:

Contact Pemon:

Dollar Amount Participation: $

Percent Amount ot Participation:

'Letter of Intent attached'I Yes'Current Letter of Certification attachsrf/ Yss

Phone:

No

No

Attach additional ahae/s as needed.

* Latter(s) of Intent snd current Letters of Certification ~mat be submitted at the time of bM.

M/WBE Utilization Plan —Form 1 Revised 01/29/2014

OFFICE OF CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

JACE2UEUNE GOMEZ

DIRECTOR

118 N. Clark, County Building, Room 1020 ~ Chicago, illinois 60602 ~ l312) 603-5502

TONI PRECKVVINKLE

PRESIDENT

Cook County Bonnl

of Commlsslonors

RICHARD R. BOYKIN

1st District

ROBERT STEELE

2nd Drstdict

JERRY BUTI.ER

3rd District

STANLEY MOORE

4tlr Distncl

OEBORAH SIMS

5th District

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY

6th Distnct

JESUS G. GARCIA

7th District

LUIS ARROYO JIL

8th District

PETER N. SILVESTRI

9th District

BRIDGET GAINER

10th District

JOHN P. DALEY

11th District

JOIIN A FRITCHEY

12th District

LARRY SUFFREDIN

13th District

June 30, 2016

Ms. Mariam Ali, President

Tiles In Style LLC

d/b/a Taza Supplies607 Executive Drive

Witlowbrook, IL 60527

Annual Certification Expires: June 30, 2017

Dear Ms. Afi:

Congratulations on your continued eligibility for Certificabon as a Minority-owned Business Enterprise(MBE) by Cook County Government. This certification is valid until June 30, 2021; however, you must re-validate your firms'erbfication annually.

As a condition of continued Cettlficafion during the five (5) year term, you must file an annual "No ChanceAfgdavitn within sixty (60) business days prior to the date of the annual expiration. Failure to file thisAflidavit may result in the termination of your Certification. You must notify Cook County's Office of ContractCompliance of any change in ownership or control or any other maiters or facts affecting your firm's

eligibility for Certification within fifteen (15) business days of such change.

Cook County Government may commence action to remove your firm. as a certified vendor if you fail tonofify us of any changes of facts affecfing your firm's CeitiTrcation, or if your firm otherwise fails to cooperatewith the County in any inquiry or investigation. Removal of your status may also be commenced if your firm

is found to be involved in bidding or contractual irregularities.

Your firm's name will be listed in Cook County's Directory of certified firms in the following area(s) of

spectaltyI'onstruction:Flooring & Painting Services

Regular Dealer: Flooding and Related Flooring Supplies

Your firm's participation on Cook County contracts will be credited toward NIBE goals in your area(s) ofspecialty, While your participation on Cook County contracts is not limited to your specialty, credit towardMBE goals will be given only for work done in the specialty category.

Thank you for your continued interest in Cook County Government's Minority, Women and VeteranBusiness Enterprise Programs.

GREGG GDSUN

14th District

Sincerely

TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIOER

15th District

JEFFREY R. TOBOI.SKI

16th Distnct

Jacqueline Gomez

Contract Compliance Director

SEAN M MORIESON

17th District

$ FiSCal ReSpOnSibility f InnOVatiVe LeaderShiP III TranSParenCy SI ACCOuntability Lr ImprOVed SerViCeS


MBE/WBE LETTER OF INTENT - FORM 2

M/WBE Fiim Tiles In Style,LLC Certifying Agency: Cook CountY

Contact Person; Tim Zeal

Address: 697 Executive Dr.

City/State: Willovvbrook IL Zrp'0527

Phone: non 21o 1oozn Fax: nnn-nno none

Emsih

timz(9itilesinstyte.corn

Participation: [ ]Direct [ ] Indirect

Certification Expiration Date; 12/1 0/2016

Ethnicity: Asian

Bid/Proposal/Contractfi 1645-15455

FEIN fii 39-2049523

Will the M/WBE firm be subcontracfing any of the goods or services of this contract ta another firmV

[v[No [ ]Yes- Please attach explanation. Proposed Subcontractor(s):

The undersigned M/WBE is prepared to provide the following Commodities/Swvices for the above named Projectl Contract /lr

mare space is needed to fully describe /rrrryBE Fimps proposed scape of wcr/r and/or payrnenl schedule, afiech additional sheets)

Indicate the Dollar Amount, Percsntsas, and ths Terms of Pavment for the above.described Commodities/ Services:

Tiles In Style,LLCFirm Name

THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES AGREE that this Letter of Intent will become a binding Subcontract Agreement for the abovework, conditioned upon (1) the Bidder/Proposers receipt of a signed contract fram the County of Cack; (2) Undersigned

Subcontractor remaining compliant wiN all relevant credentials, codes, ardinances end statutes rertuired by Contractor, Cook

County, and the State ta parficipate as a MBE/WBE firm far the above work. The Undersigned Parfies do also certify that theydid not affix their signatures to this document until sll areas under Description of Service/ Supply and Fee/Cost were completed.

Aw .si r/nett/I/M/r/farrLE@er/Proposer)

Mariam Ezzy Mariam EzzyPrint Name Pdint Name

Tiles In Style,LLCFinn Name

n~MfIQDate

~ fr~i IEoDate

Subscdbed and sworn before me Subscribed end sworn before me

this~adayof G~(52~~,20 lb.

Notary public yT cr 0 Notary Public c/1m- .~ . aV u'' ~i CJ .']

Slnztefifia BUIIJA

,":.' Letter of intent - Form 21 „p„biicmme ai illinois I Revised: 1/25/24

My Commissio n fixeires fee 22, 2020w a m


PETITION FOR REDUCTION/WAIVER OF MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION —FORM 3

A. BIDDER/PROPOSER HEREBY REQUESTS:

FULL NIBE WAIVER FULL WBE WAIVER

REDUCTION (PARTIAL MBE and/or WBE PARTICIPATION)

% of Reduction for MBE Participation

% of Reduction for WBE Participation

B. REASON FOR FULL/REDUCTION WAIVER REQUEST

Bidder/Proposer shall check each item applicable to its reason for a waiver request. Additionally, supportingdocumentation shall be submitted with this request.

(I) Lack of sufficient qualiffed MBEs and/or WBEs capable of providing the goads ar services required

by the contract. (Please explain)

(2) The specificatians end necessary requirements for performing the contract make it impossible oreconomically infeasible to divide the contract to enable the contractor to ufilize MBEs and/or WBEsin accordance with the applicable participation. (Please explain)

(3) Price(s) quoted by patential MBEs and/or WBEs are above competitive levels and increase cost ofdoing business and would make acceptance of such MBE and/or WBE bid economically

irnprachcable, taking into consideratian the percentage of total contract price represented by suchMBE and/or WBE bid. (Please explain)

(4) There are other relevant factors making it impossible or economically infeasible to utilize M BEand/or WBE firms. (Please explain)

C. GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION

(1} Made timely written solicitation to idengffed MBEs and WBEs far utilization af geode and/or

services; and provided MBEs and WBEs with a timely opportunity to review and obtain relevant

specilications, terms and conditions of the proposal to enable MBEs and WBEs to prepare aninformed response to solicitation. (Attach of copy written solicitations made)

(2) Used the services and assistance of the Oflice of Contract Compliance staff. (Please explain)

(3) Timely notified and used the services and assistance of community, minority and women

business

organizations. (Attach of copy wditten solicitations made)

(4) Followed up on initial solicitation of MBEs and WBEs to determine if firms are interested in doingbusiness. (Attach supporting documentation)

(5} Engaged MBEs & WBEs for direct/indirect participation. (Please explain)

D. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Attach any other documentation relative to Good Faith Efforts in complying with MBE/WBE participation.

M/WBE Reduction/Waiver Request —Form 3 Revised: 01/29/14

TILES Iftf Sly%, LLCmilt n'ry Yovx %tvw

Certified MBE Company

Dated: Seotember 9. 2016

Request for WBE participation waiver

Daniel Gi22iCoo)( ~@iffffttf~~~ttt~tee&~i~@wtaBwit~ÃNtwmyr~~w@aof CChic

To

Tiles in Style1212S. Naper BlvdSuite 119-109Naperville, IL 60540

Phone: (877) 817-2841Fax: (866) 552-8262

Email: [email protected]: www.tilesinstyle.corn

TILES If'TYLE, LLCrsr+usr ross rrlfw

Certified MBE Company

~ Bartkowski Life Safety CorpPhone: (708) 781-9723

~ AM Manufacturing CompanyPhone: (708-847-0959

Is

Fax: 866-552-8262Tiles in Style1212S. Naper BlvdSuite 119-109Naperville, IL 60540

Phone: (877) 817-2841Fax: (866) 552-6262

Email: ezzyotilesinstyle.cornWetx www.tilesinstyle.corn


EXHIBIT VlEconomic Disclosure Statement Forms, including Contract and EDS Signature Pages


COOK COUNTYECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

AND EXECUTION DOCUMENTINDEX

Section Description Pages

instructions for Completion of EDS

Certifications

Economic and Other Disdosures, Affidavit of ChildSupport Obligations, Disclosure of Ownership Interest

and Familial Relationship Disclosure Form

Cook County Affidavit for Wage Theft Ordinance

Contract and EDS Execution Page

Cook County Signature Page

EDS i - ii

EDS 1-2

EDS 3 —12

EDS 13-14

EDS 15-17

EDS 18


SECTION 1INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF

ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND EXECUTION DOCUMENT

This Economic Disdosure Statement and Execution Document ("EDS") is to be completed and executedby every Bidder on s County contract, every Proposer responding to a Request for Proposals, and everyRespondent responding to a Request for Qualificafions, and others as required by the Chief ProcurementOflicer. The execution of the EDS shall serve as the execution of a contract awarded by the County. TheChief Procurement Officer reserves the right to request that the Bidder or Proposer, or Respondentprovide an updated EDS an an annual basis.

Definitions. Terms used in this EDS and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given tosuch terms in the Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Request for Proposals, Request forQualifications, as applicable.

Affiliate means a person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls isControlled by, or is under common Control with the Person specified.

Applicant means a person who executes this EDS.

Bidder means any person who submits a Bid.

Code means the Code of Ordinances, Cook County, illinois available on municode.corn.

Contract shall include any written document to make Procurements by or on behalf ofCook County.

Contractor or Contracting Party means a person that enters into a Contract with theCounty.

Control means the unfettered authority to directly or indirectly manage governance,administration, work, and all other aspects of a business.

EDS means this complete Economic Disclosure Statement and Execution Document,including all sections listed in the Index snd any attachments.

Jo/nt Venture means an association of two or more Persons proposing to perform a for-profit business enterprise. Joint Ventures must have an agreement in writing specifyingthe terms and conditions of the relationship between the partners and their relationshipand respective responsibility for the Contract

Lobby or lobbying means to, for compensation, attempt to influence a County official orCounty employee with respect to any County matter.

Lobbyist mesne any person who lobbies.

Person or Persons means any individual, corporation, partnership, Joint Venture, trust,association, Limited Liability Company, sole proprietorship or other legal entity.

Prohibited Acts means any of the actions or occurrences which form the basis fordisqualification under the Code, or under the Certifications hereinafter sst forth.

Proposal means a response to an RFP.

Proposer means a person submitting a Proposal.

Response means response to an RFQ.

Respondent means a person responding to an RFQ.

RFP means a Request for Proposals issued pursuant to this Procurement Code.

RFQ means a Request for Qualifications issued to obtain the qualifications of interested parties.

EDS-i tu201 5


INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OFECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND EXECUTION DOCUMENT

Section 1: Instructions. Section 1 sets forth the instructions for completing and executing this EDS.

Section 2: Certifications. Section 2 sets forth certifications that are required for contracting parties underthe Code and other applicable laws. Execution of this EDS constitutes a warranly that all the statementsand certifications contained, and all the facts stated, in the Certifications are true, correct and complete asof the date of execution.

Section 3: Economic and Other Disclosures Statement. Section 3 is the County's required Economicand Other Disclosures Statement form. Execution of this EDS constitutes a warranty that all theinformation provided in the EDS is true, correct and complete as of the date of execution, and binds theApplicant to the warranties, representations, agreements and acknowledgements contained therein.

Required Updates. The Applicant is required to keep all information provided in this EDS current andaccurate. In the event of any change In the information provided, induding but not limited to any changewhich would render inaccurate or incomplete any certification or statement made in this EDS, theApplicant shall supplement this EDS up to the time the County takes action, by filing an amended EDS orsuch other documentation as is required.

Additional Information. The County's Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinancesimpose certain dudes and obiigations on persons or entitles seeking County contracts, work, business, ortransactions, and the Applicant is expected to comply fully with these ordinances. For further Informationplease contact the Director of Ethics at (312) 803-4304 (69 W. Washington St. Suite 3040, Chicago, IL

60602) or visit the web-site at cookcountyil.gov/ethics-board-of.

Authorized Signers of Contract and EDS Execution Page. If the Applicant is a corporation, thePresident and Secretary must execute the EDS. In the event that this EDS is executed by someone otherthan the President, attach hereto a certified copy of that section of the Corporate By-Laws or otherauthorization by the Corporation, satisfactory to the County that permits the person to execute EDS forsaid corporation. If the corporation is not registered in the State of illinois, a copy of the Certificate ofGood Standing from the state of incorporation must be submitted with this Signature Page.

If the Applicant is a partnership or joint venture, all partners or joint venturers must execute the EDS,unless one partner or joint venture has been authorized to sign for the partnership or joint venture, in

which case, the partnership agreement, resolution or evidence of such authority satisfactory to the Officeof the Chief Procurement Officer must be submitted with this Signature Page.

If the Applicant is a member-managed LLC all members must execute the EDS, unless otherwiseprovided in the operating agreement, resolution or other corporate documents. If the Applicant is amanager-managed LLC, the manager(s) must execute the EDS. The Applicant must attach either acerliTied copy of the operating agreement, resolution or other authorization, satisfactory to the County,

demonstrating such person has the authority to execute the EDS on behalf of the LLC. If the LLC is notregistered in the State of illinois, a copy of a current Certificate of Good Standing from the state ofincorporation must be submitted with this Signature Page.

If the Applicant is a Sole Proprietorship, the sole proprietor must execute the EDS.

A Partnership" "Joint Venture" or Sole Proprietorship operating under an Assumed Name must beregistered with the illinois county in which it is located, as provided in 805 ILCS 405 (2012), anddocumentation evidencing registration must be submitted with the EDS.

5/2015


SECTION 2

CERTIFICATIONS

THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS ARE MADE PURSUANT TO STATE LAW AND THE CODE. THE APPLICANT ISCAUTIONED TO CAREFULLY READ THESE CERTIFICATIONS PRIOR TO SIGNING THE SIGNATURE PAGE. SIGNINGTHE SIGNATURE PAGE SHALL CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY SY THE APPLICANT THAT ALL THE STATEMENTS,CERllFICATIONS AND INFORMATION SET FORTH WITHIN THESE CERTIFICATIONS ARE TRUE, COMPLETE ANDCORRECT AS OF THE DATE THE SIGNATURE PAGE IS SIGNED. THE APPLICANT IS NOTIFIED THAT IF THE COUNTYLEARNS THAT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS WERE FALSELY MADE, THAT ANY CONTRACT ENTEREDINTO WITH THE APPLICANT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO TERMINATION.

PERSONS AND ENTITIES SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION

No person or business entity shall be awarded s contract or sub-conbact, for a period of five (5) years from the date ofconviction or entry of a plea or admission of guilt, civil or criminal, if that person or business entity:

1) Hss been convicted of an act committed, whhin the Stats of Ifiinois, of bribery or attempting to bribe an officeror employee of a unit of state, federal or local government or school district in the State of fflinois in thatofficer's or employee's offfcial capacity;

2) Has been convicted by federal, state or local government of an act of bid-rigging or attempting to rig bids asdefined in the Sherman Anti-Trust Act snd Claylon Act. Act. 15U.S.C. Section 1 ef seq 4

3) Has been convicted of bid-rigging or ahempting to rig bids under the laws of federal, state or local

government;

4) Has been convicted of an act committed, within the State, of price-fixing or attempting to fix prices as definedby the Sherman Anti-Trust Act snd the Clayton Act. 15 U.S.C.Section 1, ef seq 4

5) Has been convicted of price-fixing or attempffng to fix prices under the laws the State;

6) Has been convicted of defrauding or attempting to defraud any unit of state or local government or schooldistrict within the Stats of fflinois;

7) Hss made sn admission of guilt of such conduct as sst forth in subsections (1) through (6) above whichadmission is a matter of record, whether or not such person cr business entity was subject to prosecution forthe offense or offenses admitted to; or

8) Has entered a plea of nolo contendere to charge of bribery, price-fixing, bid-rigging, or fraud, as set forth in

sub-pamgraphs (1) through (6) above.

In the case of bribery or attempting to bribe, a business entity may not be awarded a contract if sn official, agent oremployee of such business entity committed the Prohibited Act on behalf of the business entity and pursuant to thedirection or authorization of an oflicer, director or other responsible oflicial of the business entity, and such ProhibitedAct occurred within three years prior to the award of the contract. In addition, a business entity shall be disqualified if anowner, partner or shareholder controlling, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the business entity, or an officer of thebusiness entity has performed any Prohibited Act within five years prior to the award of the Contract.

THE APPLICANT HEREBY CERTfFIES THAT: The Applicant has read the provisions of Section A, Persons andEntities Sub)ect to Disquafiflcation, that the Applicant has not committed any Prohibited Act set forth In Section A, andthat award of the Contract to ths Applicant would not violate the provisions of such Section or of the Code.

BID.RIGGING OR BID ROTATING

THE APPLICANT HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT: In accordance with 720 ILCS 5r33 E-I I, neither the Applicant nor anyAffilialsd Entityis barred from awanf of ibis Contract ss a resull of s conviction for the violation of State laws prohibitingbid-rigging or bid misting,

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT

THE APPLICANT HEREBY CERTIP(ES THAT The Applicant will provide a drug free workplace, as required by (30 ILCS

580l3).

EDS-1 8I2015


DELINQUENCY IN PAYMENT OF TAXES

THE APPLICANT HEREBY CERTIFIES TI4AT: The Applicant ls not an owner or e party responsible for the payment ofany tsx or fes administered hy Cook County, by a local municipeliiy, or by the Illinois Department of Revenue, which suchbix or fee is delinquent, such ss bar sward ofe contract or subcontract pumusnt to the Code, Chapter 34, Section 34-171

HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE

No person who is a party to a contract with Cook County ("County" ) shell engage In unlawful discrimination or sexualharassment against any individual in the terms or conditions of employment, credit, public accommodations, housing, orprovision of County facilities, services or programs (Code Chapter 42, Secbcn 42-30 et seq.).

ILLINOIS HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

THE APPLICANT HEREB Y CERTIFIES THA Ti It Is in compliance with the I!Ilnols Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 52-105),end agmes to stgde by the requirements of the Act as part of its contractual obligations,

IHSPECTOR GENERAL (COOK COIINTY CODE, CHAPTER 34, SECTION 34-174 and Secffion 34-250)

The Applicant has not willfully failed to cooperate in an investigation by the Cook County Independent Inspector Generalor to report to Ihe Independent Inspector General any and all information concerning coixbxx which they know to involve

corruption, or other criminal activity, by another county employee or otticial, which concerns his or her office ofemployment or County related transection.

The Applicant has reported diredly and without any undue delay any suspected or known fraudulent acbvity in theCounty's Procurement process to the Office of the Cook County Inspector General.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (COOK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-585)

THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT: It has read and shall comply with the Cook County's Ordinance concerningcampaign contributions, which is codified at Chapter 2, Division 2, Subdivision II, Section 585, and csn be read in its

entirety at www.municods. corn.

GIFT BAN, (COOK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-574)

THE APPLICANT CERTIFIES THAT: It has read and shall comply with the Cook County's Ordinance concerning

receiving and soliciting gifts and favom, which is codified at Chapter 2, Division 2, Subdivision ll, Section 574, snd can bsread in its entirety at www.munlcode.corn.

LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE PREFERENCE (COOK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 34, SECTION 34-160;

Unless expressly waived by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, the Code requires that a living wage must be paid

to individuals employed by a Contracbx which has a County Contract and by all subcontractors of such Contrador under aCounty Contract, throughout the duragon of such County Contract. The amount of such living wage ls annually by theChief Financial Otffcsr of the County, and shall be posted on the Chief Procurement Officer's website,

The term "Contract" as used in Secbon 4, I, of this EDS, specifically excludes contracts with the following:

1) Not-For Profit Organizations (defined as a corporation having tax exempt status under Section 501(C)(3)of theUnited State Internal Revenue Code and recognized under the illinois State not-for -profit law);

2) Community Development Block Grants;

3) Cook County Works Department;

4) Shsrifl's Work Alternative Program; and

5) Department of Correction inmates.

EDS-2 8/2015


SECTION 3

REQUIRED DISCLOSURES

1. DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYIST CONTACTS

List all persons that have made lobbying contacts on your behalf with respert to this contract:

Name

Null- Not Applicable

Address

2 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE STATEMENT (CODE( CHAPTER 34i SECTION 34 230)

Local business means a Person, including a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in illinois, having a bona fide

establishment located within ths County at which it is transacting business on the date when a Bid is submitted to the County,

and which employs the ma'Frribf of its regular, full-time work force within the County. A Joint Venture shail constitute a LocalBusiness if cne or more Persons that qualiTy as a "Local Business" hold interests totaling over 50 percent in the Joint Venture,

even if the Joint Venture does not, at the time of the Bid submittal, have such s bona fide establishment within the County.

a} Is Applicant a "Local Business" as defined abave?

Yes. No V

b) If yss, list business addresses within Cook County:

c) Doss Applicant employ the malodity of its regular full-time workforce within Cook County7

Yes: No:

3. THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE lCODE, CHAPTER 34, SECTION 34d72)

Every Applicant for a County Privilege shall be in full compliance with any child suppod order before such ApplNsnt is entiUsd toreceive or renew a County Pdvilegs. When delinquent chiLH support exists, the County shall not issue or renew any CountyPrivilege, and may revoke any County Privilege.

All Applicants are required to review the Cook County Afffdavit of Child Support Obligations attached to this EDS (EDS-5)and complete the Affidavit, based on the instructions in the Affidavit.

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CONTRACT NQ f545 (5455

4. REAL ESTATEOWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES.

The Applicant must indicate by checking the appropriate provision below and providing all mqulred information that eithen

a) The following is a complete list of all real estate owned by the Applicant in Cook County:

PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER(S):

(ATTACH SHEET IF NECESSARY TO LIST ADDITIONAL INDEX

NUMBERS)

OR:

vr')

The Applicant owns no real estate in Cook County.

IL EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATIONS OR DISCLOSURES.

If the Applicant is unable lo cerbfy to any of lhe Certifications or any other statements contained in this EDS and not explained

elsewhere in this EDS, the Applicant must explain below:

Not App))cab(e

If the letters, "NA", the word "None" or "No Response" appears above, oi'f the space is left tilank, it wiN be conclusively presumedthat the Applicant certified to ail Certlfications and other statements contained In this EDS.

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COOK COUNTY DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST STATEMENT

The Cook County Code of Ordinances (]2-610 e/ ssq.} requires that any Applicant for any County Action must disclose informationconcerning ownersh/p Interests in ths Applicant This D/sclosure of Ownership Interest Statement must be completed with sllinformation current as of ths date this Statement is signed, Furthermore, this Statement must be kept current, by filing sn amendedStatement, until such time as the County Board or County Agency shall take action on the application. The information contained inthis Statement will be maintained in a database and made available for public viewing.

if you are asked to list names, but there are no applicable names to list, you must state NONE. An incomplete Statement will bereturned and any action reganling this contract will be delayed. A failure to fully comply with the ordinance msy result in the actiontaken by the County Board or County Agency being voided.

"App//csnf'eans any Entity or person making an spp/ication to the County for any County Action."County Action" means any action by a County Agency, a County Department, or the County Board regarding an ordinance orordinance amendment, a County Board approval, or other County agency appraval, with respect to contracts, leases, or sale orpurchase of real estate."Person "Entity" or "Legal En/ity" means a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, association, business trust, estate, two or

more pemons having a joint or common interest, trustee of a land trust, other commsrcis( or legal entity or any bsnsfidary orbeneficiaries thereof.

This Disdosure of Ownership Interest Statement must be submitted by:1.An Applicant for County Acdon and2, A Person that holds stock ore beneficial Interest in the Applicant and is listed on the Applicant's Statement (a "Holder ) must file sStatement and complete ¹1only under Ownership Interest Declaration.

Please print or type responses dearly and legibly. Add additional pages if needed, being careful to iden5fy each portion of the form towhich each additional page refers.

] Stock/Beneficial Interest Holder

] Amended Statement

FEIN NQJ 39-2049523

Ztp Code: 80540

Email: timzotilestnstyle.corn

This Statement Is being made by the [ Vr ]Applicant or [This Statement ls an: [ v ]Original Statementor [Identifying Information:

Name Tiles in Style,LLC

D/8/A Taza Supplies,LLC

Street Address: 1212 S. Napervills Blvd Suits ¹ 109-109

Napsrviile State: IL

Phone No. 630-219-1978 Fax Number: 866-552-8262

Parineiship [V]

Estate [ ]

Cook County Business Registration Number.(Sole Proprietor, Joint Venture Partnership)

Corporate File Number (if applicable):

Form af Legal Entity:

[ ] Sole Praprietar [ ]

[ ] Business Trust ( ]( ] Other (describe)

Corporation ] ]Association [ ]

Trustee of Land Trust

Joint Venture

Ownership Interest Declaration:

1, List the name(s). address, and percent ownership of each Person having a legal ar beneficial interest (includingownership) of mors than five percent (5%) in the Applicant/Holder.

Name

Mariam Ezzy

Address

246 COVINGTON CT, NAPERVILLE IL 60565

Percentage Interest in

Applicant/Holder

100%

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2. If the interest of any Person listed in (1)above is held as an agent or agents, or s nominee or nominees, liat the nameand address of the principal on whose behalf Ihe interest is held.

Name of Agent/Nominee Name of Pdncipal Principal's Address

Not Applicable

Is the APPlicsnt constructively controlled by another Person or Legal Entlty7 [ ] Yss ( vr j No

If yes, state the name, address and percentage of beneticial interest of such person, and the relationship under whichsuch control is being or may be exercised.

Name Address Percentage ofBeneficial Interest

Retadonahlp

Corporate Officers, INembers and Partners Informatlont

For ati corporations, i)at the names, addresses, and terms for all corporate oflicenu For al( limited liability cnames, addresses for

r i'

i companies, list the

venture.all members. For all partnershipa and joint ventures, list the names, addresses, for each psie "s, or sec r-iursror joint

Name

Mariam Ezzy

Address Title (specify title ofONce, or whether manageror partner/joint venture)

246 Covington Ct Napsrville IL 60565 President

Term cf ONce

9 Years

Declaration (check ths applicable box):

I state under oath that the Applicant has withheld no disdosure as to ownership interest in the Appli t dan informati, dy 'on, ata or plan as to the intended uss or purpose for which ths Applicant seeks County Board or other

in e pp ican nor reserved

County Agency action.

(vyj I state under oath diat the Holder has withheld no diadosure as to ownership interest nor reserved an informat/onrequired to be disclosed.

e ny n rma on

Mariam EzzyName of Authorized Applicant/Holder Representative (please pant or type)

[email protected] address

Subscribesand sworn before me

this~day of~,20~

PresidentTitle

9116l (f 0Date

630-473-9004Phone Number

My commission expires: Q

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Notary fpbftc Signa)a/re

NAZNEEN GUNJAI

Notary Pvbkc - State al ttansia

aaa commission sxmrea fetb+fg20


COOK COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS69 W. WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 3040

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602312/603-4304 Oflice 312/603-9988 Fax

FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE PROVISION

Neoattsm Disclosure Reuulremeutr

Doing a significant amount of business with the County requires that you disclose to the Board of Ethics the existence of anyfamilial relationships with any County employee or any person holding elective office in the State of Illinois, the County, or in

any municipality within the County. The Ethics Ordinance defines a significant amount of buiiiness for the purpose of thisdisclosure requirement as more than $25,000 in aggregate County leases, contracts, purchases or sales in any calendar year.

If you are unsure of whether the business you do with the County or a County agency will cross this threshold, err on the sideof caution by completing the attached familial disclosure form because, among other potential penalties, any person found

guilty of failing to make a required disclosure or knowingly filing a false, misleading, or incomplete disclosure will bcprohibited &om doing any business with the County for a period of three years. The required disclosure should be filed withthe Board of Ethics by January 1 of each calendar year in which you are doing business with the County and again with eachbid/proposal/quotation to do business with Cook County. Tbc Board ofEthics may assess a late filing fee of $100 per day afteran initial 30-day grace period.

The person that is doing business with the County must disclose his or her familial relationships. If the person on the Countylease or contract or purchasing from or selling to the County is a business entity, then the business entity must disclose thefamilial relationships of the individuals who are and, during the year prior to doing business with the County, were:

its board of directors,its officers,its employees or independent contractors responsible for the general administratioa of the entity,its agents authorized to execute documents on behalf of the entity, andits employees who directly engage or engaged in doing work with the County on behalf of the entity.

Do not hesitate to contact the Board of Ethics at (312) 603-4304 for assistance in determinmg the scope of any requiredfamilial relationship disclosure.

Additional Definltions:

"Familial relutiaas/iip" means a person who is a spouse, domestic partner or civil union partner of a County employee or State,County or municipal offici, or any person who is related to such an employee or offlicial, whether by blood, marriage oradoption, as a:

0 Parent

CI Child

0 Brother

0 Sister

0 Aunt

Uncle

0Niece

0Nephew

Q Grandparent

0Grandchild

l7 Fathn-in-law

0Motherinqaw

0Son in-law

0 Daughter-in-law

CI Brother. in-law

0 Sisterin-Iaw

E3 Stepfather

0 Stepmother

0 StepsonStepdaughter

C] Stepbrother

CI Stepsister

0Halfbrother

Cl Half sister

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COOK COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICSFAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE FORM

A. PERSON DOINO OR SEEKINO TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE COUNTY

Name of Person Doing Business with the County: Tiles In S(yle,LLG DBA Taza Supplies LLC

Address of person Doing Business with the County; 697 Executive Dr Willow Brook IL 60640

Phone number of Person Doing Business with the County 630-219-1978

Email address ofPerson Doing Business with the Cotmty sales(iftlesinstyle.corn

IfPerson Doing Business with the County is a Business Entity, provide the name, title and contact information for theindividual completing this disclosure on behalf of the Person Doing Business with the County:

KO V(().fan) F~~ ~<I(~ 8 17- Ql-I-VRI-f I

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS WITH THE COUNTYAppend additional pages as needed and for each County lease, contract, purchase or rale sought ond/orodrained during rhe calendar year of this disclosure (or the proceeding calendar year ifdisclosure is mode

on January I), identify:

The lease number, contract number, purchase order number, request for proposal number and/or request forqualification number associated with the business you are dmng or seeking to do with the County:

iehl5- I~AG5

The aggregate dollar value of the business you are doing or seeking to do with the County: g 2 i 8SD.LYJO

The name, title and contact information for the County official(s) or employee(s) involved in negotiating the business

you are doing or seeking to do with the County: 0 W~c G EZ>r

The name, title and contact information for the County official(s) or employee(s) involved in managing the business

you are doing or seeking to do with the County: ls rr 5 rPxJ Lepord'r~kit A

C. DISCLOSURE OF FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH COUNTY EMPLOYEES OR STATE. COUNTYOR MUNICIPAI, EI,FCTFD OFFICIALS

Check the hox that applies and provide related infrirmarion where needed

The Person Doing Business with the County is an individual and there is uo familial relationship between thisindividual and any Cook County employee or any person holding elective office in the State of Illinois, Cook County,or any municipality within Cook County.

vr The Person Doing Business with the County is a business entity and there is no familial relationshiP between anymember of this business entity's boanl of directors, officers, persons responsible for general administration of thebusiness entity, agents authorized to execute documents on behalf of the business entity or employees directly

engaged in contractual work with the County on behalf of the business entity, and any Cook County employee or anyperson holding elective office in the State of Illinois, Cook County, or any municipality within Cook County.

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COOK COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICSFAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE FORM

The Person Doing Business with the County ls an individual and there is a familial relationship between thisindividual and at least one Cook County employee and/or a person or persons holding elective office in the State ofIllinois, Cook County, and/or any municipality within Cook County. The famiTial relationships are as follows:

Name of Individual DoingBusiness with the County

Name of Related County Title and Position ofRelated Nature of Familial

Employee or State, County or County Employee or State, County Relationship

Municipal Elected Official or Municipal Elected Official

lf more space is needed, attach an odditional sheet following the above format.

The Person Doing Business with the County is a business entity and there is a familial relationship between at leastone member of this business entity's board ofdirectors, ofticers, persons responsible for general administration of thebusiness entity, agents authorized to execute documents on behalf of the business entity and/or employees directlyengaged in contractual work with the County on behalf of the business entity, on the one hand, and at least one CookCounty employee and/or a person holding elective office in the State of Illinois, Cook County, and/or anymunicipality within Cook County, on the other. The familial relationships are as foflows:

Name ofMember ofBoardof Director for BusinessEntity Doing Business mvh

hIYtk

Name of Related County Title and Position ofRelated Nature of Familial

Employee or State, County or County Employee or State, County Relationship

Municipal Elected Official or Municipal Elected Oflicial

Name ofOfficer for Business Name of Related County Title and Position of Related Nature of Familial

Entity Doing Business with Employee or Slate, County or County Employee or State, County Relationship

the County

4I A

Municipal Elected Official or Municipal Elected 016cial

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Name ofPerson Rem>cnsiltte

for the GeneralAdministration of the

Business Entity DoingBusiness with the County

t II A

Name of Related County Title and Position ofRelatedEmployee or State, County or County Employee or State, CountyMunicipal Elected OKciat or Municipal Elected Official

Nature ofFamilialRelationship

Name of Agent Authorized

to Execute Documents forBusiness Entity DoingBusiness with the County

AlA

Name of Related County Title and Position of RelatedEmployee or State, County or County Employee or State, CountyMunimpal Elected Oflicial or Municipal Elected Official

Nature of FamilialRelationship

Name of Employee cfBusiness Entity DirectlyEngaged in Doing Businesswith the County

Nsme of Related County Title and Position ofRelatedEmployee or State, County or County Employee or State, CountyMunicipal Elected Official or Municipal Flected Olficial

Nature of FamilialRelationship

Ifmore space is needed, attach an additional sheet following the above formaL

VERIFICATION: To the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided on this disclosure form is accurate andcomplete. I acknowledge that an inaccurate or incomplete disclosure is punishable by law, including but not limited to finesand debarment.

Si~~ure o cipient~filoDate

SUBMIT COMPLETED FORM TO: Cook County Board ofEthics69 West Washington Street, Suite 3040, Chicago, Illinois 60602Office (312) 603-4304 —Fax (312)603-9988CookCounty.Ethics@cookcountyikgov

Spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner or parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandparent or grandchild

by blood, marriage (i.e. in laws and step relations) or adoption.

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SECTION 4

COOK COUNTY AFFIDAVIT FOR WAGE THEFT ORD)NANCE

Effective Msy 1, 2015, every person, fnciudlno substantial owners, seeking a contract with cook county must comply with the Cook county wage TheeOrdinance sel forth in Chapter 34, Article IV, Section 179. Any Person/Substantial Owner, who fails to comply with Cook County Wage Theft Ordinsnrm,mey request that the Chief Procunsment Officer grant a reduction or waiver in accordance vsh Section 34-1?9(d).

"Con(reef'eans any written document to make Procurements by w on behalf of Cook County.

"Person" means sny individual, corporation, partnershlp, Joint Venture, trust, association, limited liabplty company, sole proprietorship or other legal entity.

"Procurement means obtaining supplies, equipment, goods, or services of any kind.

"Subslenl/al Owner" means any person or persons who own or hold a twenty-five percent (25%) or more percentage of interest in any business entityseeking e County Privilege, induding those shsrehctdeis, general or limited partners, beneliciwies snd principals; except where a business entity is anindividual or sole proprietorship, Substantial Owner means that individual or sole pro pdietor.

Ag Persons/Substantial Owners are required to complete this sffldsvit and comply with the Cook County Wage Theft Ordinance before any Contract isswarded. Signature of this form constitutes a certification the Information provided below ls co«sct end complete, snd that the individual(s) signing this formhas/hsve personal knowledcs of such information.

I. Contract lnformabon:

Contract Number: 1645 15455

County Using Agency (requesting Procurement): COOK COUNTY COMPLIANCE

IL Person/Substantial Owner Information:

person (corporate Entity Name): Tiles in Style, LLC DBA Taza Supplies, LLc

Substantial Owner Complete Name: Mariam Ezzy

FEINS 39-2049523

Date of Birth:

Street Address: 246 COVINGTON CT

City Naperville

Home Phone: Qgg 4?Norms

SI. Compliance with Wage Laws:

stats; I)linois

Ddiver's Ucanse No:

z;p 60565

E-mail address: sales@)i)esinstyle.corn

Within the past five years has the Person/Substantial Owner, in any judicial or administrative proceeding, been convicted of,entered a plea, made an admission of guilt or liability, or had an administrative finding made for committing 5 repeated or willful

violation of any of the following laws:

illinois Wage Payment and Collection Acl, 820 /LCS f /5/I ef seq., YES f NO

////no/s Minimum Wage Acf, 820/LOS 105/1 et seq., YES o(NO

/I/inois Worker Adjustment and Refraining Noff//caffon Acb 820 ILCS 65/1 ef ssq., YES o/ NO

Employee Classificafion Act, 820 ILCS 185/1 et ssq., YES oitND

Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, 29 U.S.C 201, sl seq., YES )r NO

Any comparable slate statute or regulation of any state, which governs the payment c/ wages YES o)NO

If ths Person/Substantial Owner answered eYes" to any of the questions above, it Is ineligible to enter Into a Contract with CookCounty, but can request a reduction or waiver under Section IV.

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iV. Request for Waiver or Reduction

if Person/Substantial Owner answered "Ves" to any of the questions above, It may request a reduction or waiver inaccordsnos with Section 34-179(d), provided that ths request for reduction of waiver is made on the basis of one armore of the fallowing actions that have taken place:

There ~n a bona fide change in ownership or Control of the ineligible Person or Substantial OwnerYES cf'O

Oiscipli~on has been taken against the individual(s) responsible for the acts giving rise to the violationYES ot NO IRemedi Jtctfatt hes been taken to prevent a racunence of the acts giving rise to ths disqualification or defaultVES o)NO

Other f r~ n t the Person or Subslantiai Owner believe are relevant.VES af NO

The Person/Substantial Owner must submit documentation ta suacort the basis of its reauest for a reduction or waiver. TheChief Pmcuremenl Officer reserves the riant to make additionalinauiriss and reauesi additional documentation.

V. AffirmationThe PersonlSubstantiai Owner athrms that ail statements contained in fne Affidavit are true, accurate and complete.

Signature: ( V%A Oaten Q(Zd f leName of Person signing (Print): lAf'LV) QfQ~WM Title: ~r l(l i Yl+

QSubsrribed and sworn to before me this Ru day of ~~)(-exv~, 20 I r

0X c~

Notary P~c Sign~NAlNEEN GUNJA i

Note; The above Information is sub)setto verlffcailon prior to the award ofth4 Contract. 0fticial Seal i

Notary Public ~ Stale of illinois

My Gcmmission Expires Feb 22, 2020

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SECTION 5

CONTRACT ANO EOS EXECUTION PAGEPLEASE EXECUTE THREE ORIGINAL COPIES

The Applicant hereby cerdTiss snd warrants that sll of the statements, certifications and rspresentahons set forth in this EDS aretrue, complete and correct; that the Applicant is in fug compftarux. 'and will continue to be in compiiance throughout ths term of theContract or County Privilege issued to the Applicant with all the policies and requirements set forth in this EDS; snd that all factsand information provided by the Applicant in this EDS are true, complete and correct. The Applicant agrees to inform the Chief

Procunxnsnt Oiticsr in wri6ng if any of such statements, cerliTtcations, representations, facts or information becomes or is found tobe untrue, incomplete or incorrect during the term of the Contract or County Privilege.

Execution by Corporation

Corporation's Name President's Pdnted Name and Signature

Telephone Email

Secretary Signature Date

Tiles In Style,LLC DBA Taza supplies,LLC

LLC Name

4 lZa I |LDDate

Execution by LLC

Mariam Ezzy ~Member/Manager~arne and Signature

630-473-9004 I [email protected] snd Email

Execution by Partnership/ Joint Venture

Partnership/Joint Venture Name Partner/Joint Venturer Printed Name and Signature

Date Telephone and Email

Execution by Sole Proprietorship

Printed Name and Signature Date

Telephone Email

Subscri+sd and sworn to before me thisdsy of ~', 2016 .

U I,IL 2>My commtssron expu

Q7aw~ a~Notary Public Signaldre Notary Seal IIA?SEEN SIINJA

Official Seal

If the operating agreement, partnership agreemsnt or governing documents equtri~dhAIHN btftlttta+IWlintbnbers,

managers, partners, or Joint venturers, please complete and execute additional (%tNEt'%58585IW%4I0dfgp49%.EDS-15 --~015


SECTION 0COOK COUNTY SIGNATURE PAGE

ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, A BODY POLITIC AND CORPORATE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THIS CONTRACT IS HEREBY

EXECUTED BY:

COOK COUNTY CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

DATED AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS THIS DAY OF 4Alft~

IN THE CASE OF A BID/ PROPOSAURESPONSE, THE COUNTY HEREBY ACCEPTS.

THE FOREGOING BID/PROPOSAURESPONSE AS IDENTIFIED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR CONTRACT NLIMBER

1645-15455

OR

ITEM(S), SECTION(S), PART(S)

APPROVED BYTHE BOARD DF

GOOK GOUNTY OOIIIIMISSIONERS

OCT SS Z016

W/nr«rrt rl««~~««r«eNleswlA

TOTAL AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: $ 2.856,600.00

(DOLLARS AND CENTS)

FUND CHARGEABLE:

AP OI/ED AS TO FORM

SSI ANT STATE'S A OR

uired on oontracts er,000,000.00)

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