R99-214 AUTHORIZING THE FILING AND EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1

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obligations under the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Department's Rules and Regu►ations. If any such labor organization or representative fails or refuses to cooperate with the Grantee in its efforts to comply with such Act and Rules and Regulations, the Grantee will promptly notify the Department and the contracting agency and will recruit employees from other sources when necessary to fulfi�l its obligations thereunder. 5. That it will submit reports as required by the Department's Rules and Regulations, furnish all relevant information as may from time to time be requested by the Department or the contracting agency, and in all respects comply with the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Department's Rules and Regulations. 6. That it will permit access to all relevant books, records, accounts, and work sites by personnel of the contracting agency and the Department for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Department's Rules and Regulations. 7. That it will include verbatim or by reference the provisions of this ITEM 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 Grantee will be liable for compliance with applicable provisions of this clause by such contractors and subcontractors; and further it will promptly notify the contracting agency and the Department in the event any contractor or subcontractor fails or refuses to comply therewith. In addition, the Grantee will not utilize 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. D. Sexual Harassment -The Grantee will have written sexual harassment policies that shall 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 Grantee'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 shall be provided to the Department upon request. E. Disadvantaged Business Enter rp ise ("DBE"1 -The Departr�ent encourages all of its Grantees to make a good-faith effort to contract with "DBEs." Grantees who receive more than the minimal federal assistance threshold (currently $250,000 in FTA capital and operating funds, exclusive of funds for transit vehicle purchases, see 49 CFR 23.67 or $100,000 in planning funds) agree to facilitate participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) as follows: 1. The Grantee agrees to comply with current U.S. DOT regulations at 49 CFR Part 23, including any amendments thereto that may be issued during the term of this Agreement. 2. The Grantee agrees that it shall not discriminate on the basis or race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any U.S. DOT assisted contract. The Grantee agrees to take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 23 to - ensure that eligible DBEs have the maximum feasible opportunity to participate in U.S. DOT assisted contracts. The Grantee DBE program, if required by 49 CFR State/Federal Capital Grant page 25