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4. That it will send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which it has or is bound by <br /> a collective bargaining or other agreement or understanding,a notice advising such labor organizations <br /> or representative of the Grantee's obligations under the Illinois Human Rights Act and the DepartmenYs <br /> Rules and Regulations. tf any such labor organization or representative fails or refuses to cooperate <br /> with the Grantee in its efforts to comply with such Act and Rules and Regulations,the Grantee will <br /> promptly notify the Department and the contracting agency and will recruit employees from other <br /> sources when necessary to fu�ll its obligations thereunder. <br /> 5. That it will submit reports as required by the Department's Rules and Regulations,fumish all relevant <br /> information as may from time to time be requested by the Department or the contrading agency,and in <br /> all respects comply with the Illinois Human Rights Act and the DepartmenYs Rules and Regulations. <br /> 6. That it will permit access to all relevant books,records,accounts,and work sites by personnel of the <br /> �contracting agency and the Department for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the <br /> Illinois Human Rights Act and the DepartmenYs Rules and Regulations. <br /> 7. That it will inGude verbatim or by reference the provisions of this ITEM in every contract and subcontract <br /> it awards under which any portion of the contract obligations are undertaken or assumed,so that such <br /> provisions will be binding upon such subcontractor. In the same manner as with other provisions of this <br /> Agreement,the G,rantee witl be liable for wmpliance with applicable provisions of this clause by such <br /> contractors and subcontractors;and further it will promptly notify the contracting agency and the � <br /> Department in the event any contractor or subcontractor fails or refuses to comply therewith. In <br /> addition,the Grantee will not utilize any contractor or subcontractor declared by the Illinois Human , <br /> Rights Commission to be ineligible for contracts or subcontracts with the State of Illinois or any of its ; '" <br /> political subdivisions or municipal corporations. <br /> D. Sexual Harassment-The Grantee will have written sexual harassmerrt policies that shall include,at a <br /> minimum,the following information: (i)the illegality of sexual harassment;(ii)the definition of sexual <br /> harassment,under state law; (iii)a description of sexual harassment,utilizing examples;(iv)the Grantee's <br /> internal complaint process including penalties; (v)the legal recourse,investigative,and complaint process <br /> available through the DepaRment of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission;(vi)directions on <br /> how to contact the Department and Commission;and(vii)protection against retaliation as provided by <br /> Section 6-101 of the Illinois Human Rights Act. A copy of the policies shall be provided to the Department <br /> upon request. <br /> E. Disadvanta9ed Business Enterprise("DBE")-The Department encourages all of its Grantees to make a <br /> good-faith effort to contract with"DBEs." Grantees who�eceive more than the minimal federal assistance <br /> threshold(currently$250,000 in FTA capital and operating funds,exclusive of funds for transit vehicle <br /> purchases,see 49 CFR 23.67 or$100,000 in planning funds)agree to facilitate participation of <br /> Disadvantaged Business Enterprises(DBE)as follows: <br /> 1. The Grantee agrees to comply with current U.S.DOT regulations at 49 CFR Part 23,including any <br /> amendments the�eto that may be issued during the teRn of this Agreement. <br /> 2. The Grantee agrees that it shall not discriminate on the basis or rece,color,national origin,or sex in <br /> the award and performance of any U.S.DOT assisted contract. The Grantee ag�ees to take all <br /> necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 23 to ensure that eligible DBEs have the <br /> maximum feasibfe opportunity to participate in U.S.DOT assisted contracts. The Grantee DBE <br /> program,if�equired by 49 CFR Part 23 and as apptoved by U.S. DOT is incorporated by reference in <br /> this Agreement. ImplemeMation oi this program is.a legal obligation,and failure to carry'out its terms <br /> shall be Veated as a violation of this Agreement. Upon notification to the GraMee of its failure to carry <br /> out its approved program,U.S.DOT may impose sanctions as provided for under 49 CFR Part 23. <br /> State/Federal Capita!Grant page 22 <br />