R2023-145 Resolution Authorizing Execution and Agreement of FY2024 Transit Downstate Operating Grant Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation

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DocuSign Envelope ID:43D4036D-D682-462E-A5F7-A934F6159889 Agreement No. OP-24-47-IL obligations thereunder; e. That it will submit reports as required by IDHR's Rules and Regulations, furnish all relevant information as may from time to time be requested by IDHR or the DEPARTMENT, and in all respects comply with the Illinois Human Rights Act and IDHR's Rules and Regulations; f. That it will permit access to all relevant books, records, accounts, and work sites by personnel of the DEPARTMENT and IDHR for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act and IDHR's Rules and Regulations; g. That it will include verbatim or by reference the provisions of this Clause in every contract and subcontract it awards under which any portion of the contract obligations are undertaken or assumed, so that such provisions will be binding upon such subcontractor. In the same manner as with other provisions of this Agreement,the PARTICIPANT, its contractor or consultant will be liable for compliance with applicable provisions of this clause; and further it will promptly notify IDHR and the DEPARTMENT in the event any of its contractor or subcontractor fails or refuses to comply therewith. In addition,the PARTICIPANT will not use any contractor or subcontractor declared by the Illinois Human Rights Commission to be ineligible for contracts or subcontracts with the State of Illinois or any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations; 2. The PARTICIPANT must have written sexual harassment policies that include, at a minimum, the following information:(i)the illegality of sexual harassment; (ii)the definition of sexual harassment,under State law; (iii) a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; (iv) the PARTICIPANT's internal complaint process including penalties; (v) the legal recourse, investigative, and complaint process available through the Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission; (vi) directions on how to contact the Department and Commission; and(vii)protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. A copy of the policies must be provided to the DEPARTMENT upon request. L. Discrimination The PARTICIPANT understands it is subject to the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.,which prohibits discrimination in connection with the availability of public accommodations. M. Tax Identification Number PARTICIPANT certifies that: 1. The number shown on this form is a correct taxpayer identification number(or it is waiting for a number to be issued), and 2. It is not subject to backup withholding because: (a)it is exempt from backup withholding, or(b) has not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service(IRS)that it is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or(c)the IRS has notified the PARTICIPANT that it is no longer subject to backup withholding, and 3. It is a U.S. entity, specifically a governmental entity within the State of Illinois, as described above. N. International Boycott The PARTICIPANT certifies that neither PARTICIPANT nor any substantially owned affiliate is participating or shall participate in an international boycott in violation of the U.S. Export Administration Act of 1979 or the applicable regulations of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This applies to contracts that exceed $10,000(30 ILCS 582). O. Forced Labor The PARTICIPANT certifies it complies with the State Prohibition of Goods from Forced Labor Act, and certifies that no foreign-made equipment, materials, or supplies furnished to the DEPARTMENT under this Agreement have been or will be produced in whole or in part by forced labor,or indentured labor under penal sanction (30 ILCS 583). P. Ethics 1. Code of Conduct: a. Personal Conflict of Interest—The PARTICIPANT shall maintain a written code or standard of conduct that shall govern the performance of its employees, officers, board members, or agents engaged in the award and administration of contracts supported by state or federal funds. Such code shall provide that no employee, officer, board member or agent of the PARTICIPANT may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by state or federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent would be involved. Such a conflict would arise when any of the parties set forth below has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award: Printed 08/17/21 Page 8