R2026-77 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Purchasing Order between the City of Decatur, Illinois and Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC for Tire Lease for Transit Buses

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Tire Lease Agreement IFB TR 2025-01 FTA Circular 4704.1 "Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients," , as amended and Follow other federal guidance pertaining to EEO laws, regulations, and requirements, and prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of disability. In the event of the Contractor's non- compliance with the provisions of the following Equal Employment Opportunity Clause, the Illinois Human Rights Act, or the Rules and Regulations of the Illinois Department of Human Rights ("Department"),the Contractor may be declared ineligible for future contracts or subcontracts with the State of Illinois or any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, and any subsequent Agreement may be canceled or voided in whole or in part, and such other sanctions or penalties may be imposed or remedies invoked as provided by statute or regulation. The contractor agrees to and assures that each third party participant will prohibit discrimination based on race, color or national origin. Additionally, will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., as amended, U.S. DOT regulations, "Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,", as amended, 49 C.F.R. part 21, as amended, and Federal transit law, specifically 49 U.S.C. § 5332, as amended. Contractor agrees to comply with the most recent Title VI Requirements and federal or state guidance that may be issued. Special DOL EEO clause for construction projects The contractor agrees to comply when undertaking"construction" as recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor(U.S. DOL), with U.S. DOL regulations, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," as amended, and Executive Order No. 11246, `Equal Employment Opportunity in Federal Employment,"as amended. See the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance section for additional requirements relating to Equal Employment Opportunity compliance. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) To the extent authorized by applicable federal laws, regulations, or requirements, the contractor agrees to facilitate, and assures that each Third-Party Participant will facilitate, participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, also referred to as "Disadvantaged Business Enterprises" (DBEs). In conjunction with the performance of any subsequent Agreement, the Contractor will cooperate with the Buyer(s) in meeting its commitments and goals with regard to the maximum utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), as defined in 49 CFR Part 26, and will use its best efforts to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for subcontract work under any subsequent Agreement. If a DBE goal is requested in the solicitation, the contractor certifies, under penalty of perjury and other applicable penal laws that if awarded the federal-aid contract, the contractor will make a good faith effort to utilize certified DBE firms to perform DBE 14