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Consent Agenda Item 10. B. 3) g) September 25, 2014 COLLEGE OF DuPAGE REGULAR BOARD MEETING STANDARD BOARD APPROVAL 1. SUBJECT Printing of impact Magazine. 2. BUDGET STATUS Funds in the amount of $154,791.00 are budgeted in the Marketing and Creative Services budget 01-90-00825-5402001. 3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION This item represents the printing of three (3) issues of the College of DuPage Community impact Magazine, at the quantity of 390,000 copies per issue. This publication will be distributed to all households within District #502 as a recruiting and community relations tool, as well as an opportunity to communicate with local community leaders. The publication will be distributed in October 2014, February 2015 and June 2015. The purpose of the publication is to share information about the return on investment of tax dollars, the beneficial connections to the community, and the human, economic and emotional impact of the College, not only on campus but in the community, the region, and beyond. The apparent low bidder, The RR Donnelly Company, was disqualified because the bid document was altered and did not meet the College specifications. A legal bid notice was published and fifteen (15) vendors were solicited, four (4) in- district vendors and one (1) minority owned. Four (4) responses were received including one (1) minority owned vendor, and two (2) in-district of which one was disqualified. This purchase complies with State Statute, Board Policy, and Administrative Procedures.

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Consent Agenda Item 10. B. 3) g)

September 25, 2014

COLLEGE OF DuPAGE REGULAR BOARD MEETING

STANDARD BOARD APPROVAL

1. SUBJECT

Printing of impact Magazine.

2. BUDGET STATUS

Funds in the amount of $154,791.00 are budgeted in the Marketing and Creative Services budget 01-90-00825-5402001.

3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

This item represents the printing of three (3) issues of the College of DuPage Community impact Magazine, at the quantity of 390,000 copies per issue. This publication will be distributed to all households within District #502 as a recruiting and community relations tool, as well as an opportunity to communicate with local community leaders. The publication will be distributed in October 2014, February 2015 and June 2015. The purpose of the publication is to share information about the return on investment of tax dollars, the beneficial connections to the community, and the human, economic and emotional impact of the College, not only on campus but in the community, the region, and beyond. The apparent low bidder, The RR Donnelly Company, was disqualified because the bid document was altered and did not meet the College specifications. A legal bid notice was published and fifteen (15) vendors were solicited, four (4) in-district vendors and one (1) minority owned. Four (4) responses were received including one (1) minority owned vendor, and two (2) in-district of which one was disqualified.

This purchase complies with State Statute, Board Policy, and Administrative Procedures.

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September 25, 2014 The following is a recap of the bid tabulation:

Precise Printing RR Donnelly** Strathmore* Catalog

Innovations

Oct-14

390,000 copies Sterling

Ultra Dull

$51,597.00 $49,896.00 $51,667.20 $52,042.00

Feb-15

390,000 copies Sterling

Ultra Dull

$51,597.00 $50,988.42 $51,667.20 $52,042.00

Jun-15

390,000 copies Sterling

Ultra Dull

$51,597.00 $52,080.84 $51,667.20 $52,042.00

Total 154,791.00 152,965.26 155,001.60 156,126.00

Lowest bidder in bold In-District vendor * Minority Owned

** Disqualified – Bid did not meet College specifications.

4. RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Trustees awards the bid for Printing of impact Magazine to the lowest responsible bidder, Precise Printing, 1242B Remington Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, for a total expenditure of $154,791.00.

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BIDDER: _____________________ BID NO. 2015-B0029

PRINTING OF impact MAGAZINE BIDS DUE AUGUST 27, 2014 at 2:00pm – Room 1540 COLLEGE of DuPAGE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ROOM BIC 1540 425 FAWELL BLVD. GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 ISSUED BY THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

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Purchasing Department

425 Fawell Boulevard Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137-6599 http://www.cod.edu PHONE (630) 942-2576 FAX (630) 942-3750

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for PRINTING OF impact MAGAZINE will be received by the College of DuPage, District 502, at the office of the Purchasing Manager, Berg Instructional Center (BIC) Building, Room 1540, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at which time they will be publicly opened. Any proposal received after the date and time stated above will be returned unopened. College of DuPage shall not be responsible for bids that are not received at the specific office location indicated above by the stated deadline. It is solely, the bidder’s responsibility, to ensure that adequate time is allowed for timely and accurate delivery. Prices offered shall be F.O.B. Destination, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Prices must be firm. No bids will be accepted on the basis of a price prevailing at the time of shipment. Award(s) will be made to the lowest responsible bidder on an item by item or a total bid basis, whichever is in the best interest of the College. Brand or trade names in bid specifications are used for identification purpose only. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date without the consent of the College. BID SECURITY A Bid Security in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond made payable to the College of DuPage in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid total, is required. The Surety shall have a minimum Best Rating of “A-“and financial size of VI. The Bid Security shall be submitted with the bid proposal and will be retained by the Owner if the successful bidder fails to execute the contract within ten (10) days after the notice of acceptance of their bid by the Owner. The bid proposal security of all except the three (3) low bidders will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated, and the relation of the proposals established. Proposal security of the balance of two (2) lowest bidders will be returned when the contract is awarded to the successful bidder. RETAILER’S OCCUPATIONAL TAX The College is exempt from all Federal, State and Local tax. Retail sales tax shall not be included in any bid amount or passed on to the College in any form. The College will provide tax exemption certificates upon request. RIGHT OF REJECTION The College of DuPage reserves the right to reject any bid if it is not deemed suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.

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The bidder acknowledges the right of the College to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received. In addition, the bidder recognizes the right of the College to reject a bid if the bidder failed to submit any sample(s), information or data required by the bidding documents, or if the bid is in any way incomplete or irregular. PROPOSAL MODIFICATIONS Changes of specifications, explanations or statements which the bidder wishes to make must be written on or attached to the Bid Form. Unless indicated, it is understood that this bid is in strict accordance with specification requirements. Bids shall be deemed final, conclusive and irrevocable. No bid shall be subject to correction or amendment for any error or miscalculation. INSTALLATION Installation costs shall be included only when indicated in the specifications. Installation shall include, but is not limited to: all assembly, set-up, placement, testing and removal of all packaging and debris. COMPLIANCE Submissions under this Invitation to Bid shall be for items at least equal to or better than the quality and performance characteristics stated herein. The burden of proof that products and services meet specifications shall be documented by the bidder and be provided as part of the submitted proposal. Failure to provide complete documentation of product compliance with specifications may result in bid rejection. Unless indicated on the Bid Form, it is understood that all equipment being bid is new equipment under full manufacturer's warranty. AWARD OF CONTRACT The award of the contract will be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of proposals to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder whose proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed. The successful bidder will be notified that their bid has been accepted and that they have been awarded the contract. Failure to execute performance as per accepted bid may result in legal action by the College of DuPage to recover damages. If a contract is not awarded within sixty (60) days after the opening of proposals, a bidder may file a written request with the Purchasing Manager on the withdrawal of their bid and the Owner will permit such withdrawal. PAYMENT REMITTANCE All College vendors are required to receive payment from the College via an Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer. Instructions to register for ACH payments will be sent, upon request, to successful bidders. Failure to comply with the ACH requirements may result in termination of the contract or purchase order. College ACH transfers typically occur the third week of each month. Invoices must be received at least 3 weeks prior to each ACH payment release. You are strongly encouraged to set up your account upon notice of award to avoid a delay payment.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS BID CONTRACTS

INDEX Section Subject Page GC-01 Subcontracting or Assignment of Contract or Contract Funds GC-1 GC-02 Indemnification GC-1 GC-03 Inspection and Responsibility GC-1 GC-04 Payment and Invoices GC-1 GC-05 Prepaid Fees GC-1 GC-06 Taxes GC-2 GC-07 Price Reduction GC-2 GC-08 Contractor Credits GC-2 GC-09 Disputes GC-2 GC-10 Modifications and Amendments GC-2 GC-11 Default GC-3 GC-12 College's Remedies GC-3 GC-13 Contractor's Remedies GC-3 GC-14 Delays GC-3 GC-15 Insurance Requirements GC-4/5 GC-16 Patents, Copyrights and Licenses GC-6 GC-17 Compliance with Laws GC-6 GC-18 Delivery GC-6 GC-19 Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment GC-6 GC-20 Material Safety Data Sheet GC-6 GC-21 Conduct of the Contractor GC-7 GC-22 Accident Reports GC-7 GC-23 Use of Premises GC-7 GC-24 General Notice GC-7 GC-25 Termination for Convenience GC-7

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GENERAL CONDITIONS BID CONTRACTS

INDEX Section Subject Page GC-26 Guarantees and Warranties GC-7 GC-27 Standard of Contract Goods GC-8 GC-28 Confidentiality and Ownership of Documents GC-8 GC-29 Quantities GC-8 GC-30 Audit; Examination of Records GC-8 GC-31 Governing Law GC-9 GC-32 Tobacco-Free Campus Policy GC-9 GC-33 Waiver GC-9 GC-34 Entire Agreement GC-9 GC-35 Force Majeure GC-9 GC-36 Reimbursable Expenses for Non-Employees GC-9

GC-37 Contract Interpretation GC-10

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GENERAL CONDITIONS GC-01 SUBCONTRACTING OR ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT OR CONTRACT FUNDS Once awarded, this Contract shall not be subcontracted or any part thereof assigned without the express written approval of the College Purchasing Manager ("Purchasing Manager"). In no case, however, shall such approval relieve the Contractor from his obligations or change the terms of the Contract. The Contractor shall not transfer or assign any Contract funds or claims due or to become due without the advance written approval of the Purchasing Manager. The unauthorized subcontracting or assignment of the Contract, in whole or in part, or the unauthorized transfer or assignment of any Contract funds, either in whole or in part, or any interest therein, which shall be due or are to become due the Contractor shall have no effect on the College and are null and void. The Contractor shall identify any and all contractors and subcontractors it intends to use in the performance of the Contract. All such persons shall be subject to the prior approval of the College. The Contractor and its employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents and representatives are, for all purposes arising out of this Contract, independent contractors and are not employees of the College. It is expressly understood and agreed that the Contractor and its employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents and representatives shall in no event as a result of a contract be entitled to any benefit to which College employees are entitled, including, but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker’s compensation benefits and injury leave or other leave benefits. GC-02 INDEMNIFICATION

The Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the College and its trustees, officials, employees, agents and representatives, and their respective heirs, successors and assigns, from and against any and all costs, expenses, attorney's fees, losses, damages and liabilities incurred or suffered directly or indirectly from or attributable to any claims arising out of or incident to the performance or nonperformance of the Contract by the Contractor, or the acts or omissions of the officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees of the Contractor. The Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any Performance Bond or insurance protection required of the Contractor, or otherwise provided by the Contractor, shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify the College as hereinabove provided.

GC-03 INSPECTION AND RESPONSIBILITY The College shall have a right to inspect any Contract Goods used in carrying out this Contract and shall be responsible for the quality and standards of all materials or completed work furnished under this Contract. Contract Goods or completed work not complying herewith may be rejected by the Purchasing Manager and/or the Director and shall be replaced and/or re-performed by the Contractor at no cost to the College. Any Contract Goods rejected shall be removed within a reasonable time from the premises of the College at the entire expense of the Contractor, after notice has been given by the College to the Contractor that such Contract Goods have been rejected. GC-04 PAYMENT AND INVOICES All invoices submitted by the Contractor shall be in accordance with the cost provisions contained in the Contract Documents. College of DuPage will only accept electronic invoices, which can be in any format, including but not limited to PDF, Word, Excel. Invoices must reference the COD Purchase Order Number. Invoices are to be emailed to [email protected]. Questions about payment status or other inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 630-942-2228. Contractor must agree to receive all payments from the College via an Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfer (CCD file format only). GC-05 PREPAID FEES In the event this Contract is terminated by either party, for cause or otherwise, and the College has prepaid for any service or Contract Good to be provided pursuant to this Contract, Contractor shall refund to the College, on a prorated basis to the effective date of termination, all amounts prepaid for such service or Contract Good not actually provided as a result of the termination. The refund shall be made within fourteen (14) days of the effective date of termination.

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GC-06 TAXES Federal Excise Tax does not apply to materials purchased by the College by virtue of Exemption Certificate No. 36-2594972. Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax, Use Tax and Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax do not apply to materials or services purchased by the College by virtue of statute. The price or prices quoted herein shall include any and all other federal and/or state, direct and/or indirect taxes which apply to this Contract. The College's State of Illinois Sales Tax Exemption Identification No. is E-9997-3391-06. GC-07 PRICE REDUCTION If at any time after the contract award, Contractor makes a general price reduction in the price of any goods covered by the Contract, the equivalent price reduction based on similar quantities and/or considerations shall apply to this Contract for the duration of the Contract period. Such price reductions shall be effective at the same time and in the same manner as the reduction in the price to customers generally. GC-08 CONTRACTOR CREDITS To the extent the Contractor gives credits toward future purchases of goods or services, financial incentives, discounts, value points or other benefits based on the purchase of the materials or services provided for under this Contract, such credits belong to the College and not any specific using department. Contractor shall report any such credits to the Purchasing Manager. GC-09 DISPUTES Any dispute arising under the Contract between the College and Contractor shall be decided by the Purchasing Manager. The complaining party shall submit a written statement detailing the dispute and specifying the specific relevant Contract provision(s) to the Purchasing Manager. Upon request of the Purchasing Manager, the party complained against shall respond to the complaint in writing within five days of such request. The Purchasing Manager 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 action at law or in equity. Notwithstanding a dispute, Contractor shall continue to discharge all its obligations, duties and responsibilities set forth in the Contract during any dispute resolution proceeding unless otherwise agreed to by the College in writing. GC-10 MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS The parties may during the term of the Contract make modifications and amendments to the Contract but only as provided in this section. Such modifications and amendments shall only be made by mutual agreement in writing. In the case of Contracts not approved by the Board, the Purchasing Manager may amend a contract provided that any such amendment does not extend the Contract by more than one (1) year, and further provided that the total cost of all such amendments does not increase the total amount of the Contract beyond $25,000. Such action may only be made with the advance written approval of the Purchasing Manager. If the amendment extends the Contract beyond one (1) year or increases the total award amount beyond $25,000, then Board approval will be required. In the case of Contracts approved by the Board, the total cost of all such amendments shall not increase the Contract by more than 10% of the original contract award and the term may only be extended for up to one (1) year. Such action may only be made with the advance written approval of the Purchasing Manager. In the case of Contracts approved by the Board, modifications and amendments which individually or cumulatively result in additional costs of greater than 10% of the original awarded amount or which extend the term of the Contract by more than one (1) year shall be deemed as authorized with the advance approval of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees. No College department or employee thereof has authority to make any modifications or amendments to this Contract. Any modifications or amendments to this Contract made without the express written approval of the Purchasing Manager is void and unenforceable.

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GC-11 DEFAULT Contractor shall be in default hereunder in the event of a material breach by Contractor of any term or condition of this Contract where Contractor has failed to cure such breach within ten (10) days after written notice of breach is given to Contractor by the College, setting forth the nature of such breach. A material breach of the contract by the Contractor includes but is not limited to the following: 1. Failure to begin performance under this Contract within the specified time; 2. Failure to perform under this Contract with sufficient personnel, equipment, or materials to ensure completion

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

3. Performance of this contract in an unsatisfactory manner; 4. Refusal to perform services deemed to be defective or unsuitable; 5. Discontinuance of performance of Contractor’s obligations under the Contract or the impairment or the

reasonable progress of performance; 6. Becoming insolvent, being declared bankrupt or committing any act of bankruptcy or insolvency; 7. Any assignment of this contract for the benefit of creditors; 8. Any cause whatsoever which impairs performance in an acceptable manner; or 9. Any other material breach of any term or condition of this Contract. College shall be in default hereunder if any material breach of the Contract by the College occurs which is not cured by the College within forty-five (45) days after written notice of breach has been given by Contractor to the College, setting forth the nature of such breach. GC-12 COLLEGE'S REMEDIES If the Contractor fails to remedy a material breach during the ten (10) day cure period pursuant to General Condition GC-11, Default, the College shall have the right to terminate this Contract provided, however, that the College shall give Contractor prior written notice of its intent to terminate. Following notice of breach to Contractor, the College reserves the right to withhold payments owed to Contractor until such time as Contractor has cured the breach which is the subject matter of the notice. In addition, the College shall have the right to pursue all remedies in law or equity. GC-13 CONTRACTOR'S REMEDIES If the College has been notified of breach and fails to remedy the breach during the forty-five (45) day cure period pursuant to General Condition GC-11, Default, the Contractor shall have the right to terminate this Contract provided, however, that Contractor shall give the College thirty (30) days prior written notice of termination. Contractor shall have the right to pursue all remedies available in law or equity. In all cases the Contractor's damages shall be those provable damages not to exceed the value of the Contract as awarded by the College of DuPage Board of Trustees. Contractor shall not disrupt the operation or repossess any component thereof. GC-14 DELAYS Contractor agrees that no charges or claims for damages shall be made by Contractor for any delays or hindrances from any cause whatsoever during the progress of any portion of this Contract.

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GC-15 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 1) The Contractor shall require all policies of insurance that are in any way related to the work and are secured and

maintained by Contractor and all tiers of subcontractors to include clauses providing that each underwriter shall waive all of its rights of recovery, under subrogation or otherwise, against College of DuPage, Board of Trustees and employees of the College.

2) The Contractor shall waive all rights of recovery against College of DuPage, Board of Trustees, employees of the College and other Contractors and subcontractors which Contractor may have or acquired because of deductible clauses in or inadequacy of limits of any policies of insurance that are in any way related to the work and that are secured and maintained by Contractor.

3) The Contractor shall require all tiers of subcontractors to waive the rights of recovery against College of DuPage and all tiers of subcontractors.

Insurance Requirements of the Contractor Prior to 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 the extent of the Contractor's responsibility for payment of damages resulting from its operations under this Contract. The insurance purchased and maintained by the Contractor shall be primary and not excess or pro rata to any other insurance issued to the College. The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. The limits of liability shall be as stated below, unless, prior to the effective date of this Contract, written approval is granted by the College of DuPage Department of Risk Management for variance from those limits. 1. Coverages (a) Workers Compensation Insurance

Workers' Compensation shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois or any other

applicable jurisdiction.

The Workers Compensation policy shall also include the following provisions:

(1) Employers' Liability coverage with a limit of $500,000 each Accident $500,000 each Employee $500,000 Policy Limit for Disease

(2) Broad form all states coverage (b) Commercial General Liability Insurance

(1) The Commercial General Liability shall be on an occurrence form basis to cover bodily injury and property damage including loss of use.

General Liability limits shall not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. The General Liability policy shall include, without limitation the following coverages:

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GC-15 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (CON’T.)

(a) All premises and operations; (b) Broad Form Blanket Contractual Liability; (c) Products/Completed Operations; (d) Broad Form Property Damage Liability; (e) Cross Liability.

(c) Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance Comprehensive Automobile Liability to cover all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles, trucks and trailers. The Comprehensive Automobile Liability limits shall not be less than the following:

1) Liability - All Autos: Bodily Injury & Property Damage - $1,000,000 per Occurrence

2) Uninsured/Motorists: Per Illinois Requirements

(d) Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance

In addition to the coverages and limits specified above, Contractor and Sub-Contractors of any tier shall secure and maintain a limit of liability no less than:

1) $2,000,000 each occurrence for all liability

2) $2,000,000 in the aggregate per policy year separately with respect to products and

completed operations 2. Additional requirements

(a) Additional Insured College of DuPage, its officials, employees and agents shall be named as additional insured under the Commercial General Liability policy.

(b) Qualification of Insurers All insurance companies providing coverage shall be licensed or approved by the Department of

Insurance, State of Illinois, and general rating of "A", and shall be a Class V or higher in the financial size category as listed in A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, current edition or interim report. Companies with ratings lower than “A”, V will be acceptable only upon written consent of the College of DuPage Department of Risk Management.

(c) Insurance Notices

All policies of insurance which may be required under terms of this Contract shall be endorsed to provide that the insurance company shall notify the Purchasing Manager, College of DuPage Room

BIC 1540, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 at least 30 days prior to the effective date of any cancellation or modification of such policies. When required in the Special Conditions, the successful Bidder shall furnish prior to the date on which Contractor commences performance of the contract, Certificates of Insurance maintained by Contractor.

In no event shall any failure of the College to receive Certificates of Insurance required hereof or to

demand receipt of such Certificates of Insurance be construed as a waiver of Contractor's obligations to obtain insurance pursuant to these insurance requirements.

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GC-16 PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES Contractor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the College, its officers, agents, employees and affiliates from and defend, at its own expense (including reasonable attorneys', accountants' and consultants' fees), any suit or proceeding brought against College 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 an infringement of any patent, 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 College, at the Contractor's election, one of the following: the right to continue use of the equipment, hardware or software; an equivalent system having the Specifications as provided in this Contract; or to modify the system or its component parts so that it becomes non-infringing while performing in a substantially similar manner to the original system, meeting the Specifications of this Contract. GC-17 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS The Contractor shall observe and comply with the laws, ordinances, regulations and codes of Federal, State and other local government agencies which may in any manner affect the performance of the Contract, including but not limited to those College rules as set forth in the Certifications attached hereto and incorporated herein. Assurance of compliance with this requirement by the Contractor's employees, agents or subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall secure and pay for all federal, state and local licenses, permits and fees required hereunder. GC-18 DELIVERY All Contract Goods shipped to the College shall be shipped F.O.B., DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID. Arrangements shall be made in advance by the Contractor in order that the College may arrange for receipt of the materials. Truck deliveries will be accepted before 3:00 P.M. on weekdays only. No deliveries will be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or College Holidays. The College is not responsible for delivery delays due to waiting times for loading and unloading at dock locations. The quantity of Contract Goods delivered by truck will be ascertained from a weight certificate issued by a duly licensed Public Weight-Master. In the case of delivery by rail, weight will be ascertained from bill of lading from originating line, but the College reserves the right to re-weigh at the nearest available railroad scale. The College reserves the right to add new delivery locations or delete previously listed delivery locations as required during the Contract period. The only restriction regarding the College's right to add new delivery locations shall be that any new or additional location shall be within the geographical boundaries of the College of DuPage. GC-19 PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT No student, employee, Board member, or visitor will discriminate against or harass a student, employee or visitor on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other unlawful basis. The College will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Individuals found to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination and/or expulsion from the College as determined by such administrative or Board action as is required by Illinois law or by Board policy. Individuals who retaliate against any

employee for filing a complaint or participating in harassment investigation shall be subject to disciplinary action. GC-20 MATERIAL DATA SAFETY SHEET Where required under the Illinois "Toxic Substance Disclosure to Employees Act", Illinois Compiled Statutes, 1994, 820 ILCS 255/1, Contractor shall submit with each delivery of Contract Goods, a Material Safety Data Sheet. GC-21 CONDUCT OF THE CONTRACTOR The Contractor agrees to inform the College on a timely basis of all of the Contractor's interests, if any, which are or which the Contractor reasonably believes may be incompatible with any interest of the College. The Contractor shall not use for personal gain or make other improper use of privileged information which is acquired in connection with the Contract.

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GC-22 ACCIDENT REPORTS The Purchasing Manager 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 this Contract and involves the Contractor's personnel, or those of any of his subcontractors or others whether said occurrence be in the nature of bodily injury to employees or third parties or property damage. The report shall include the name of person(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 the person(s) for injuries sustained, and such other information as may be relevant. The Contractor shall notify the College of DuPage Police of any occurrence requiring an official police record. The accident report should indicate whether the police were notified and, if so, the number of the police report. GC-23 USE OF PREMISES Contractor shall confer with the Director to ascertain full knowledge of all rules and regulations of the College facilities relative to this Contract and shall comply therewith. The Contractor shall confine the operations of its employees to the limits indicated by laws, ordinances, permits and/or direction of the Director and shall 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 safety. The College reserves the right to prohibit any person from entering any College facility for any reason. All subcontractors, agents and employees of the Contractor shall be accountable to the Director while on any College property and shall abide by all security regulations imposed by the College. GC-24 GENERAL NOTICE All notices required pursuant to this Contract shall be in writing and addressed to the parties at their respective addresses set forth below. All such notices shall be deemed duly given if hand delivered or if deposited in the United States mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested. Notice as provided herein does not waive service of summons or process. TO THE COLLEGE:

Purchasing Manager

College of DuPage

Room BIC 1540

425 Fawell Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 2015-B0029 PRINTING OF IMPACT MAGAZINE

TO THE CONTRACTOR: At address provided in its bid document or as otherwise indicated in writing to the College.

GC-25 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE The College may terminate this Contract, or any portion, at any time by notice in writing from the College to the Contractor. GC-26 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES All guarantees and warranties required shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall be delivered to the Director before final voucher on the Contract is issued. The Contractor agrees that the Contract Goods or services to be furnished shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the Contractor gives to any customer for the same or substantially similar Contract Goods or services and that the rights and remedies so provided are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to College. GC-27 STANDARD OF CONTRACT GOODS Only new, originally manufactured Contract Goods will be accepted by the College. The College will not accept any Contract Goods that have been refurbished, rebuilt, restored or renovated in any manner. In addition, experimental materials will not be acceptable. Contract Goods not produced by regular production methods and/or which have not been

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offered for sale to the public through accepted industry trade channels for a reasonable period of time prior to the offering of the proposal, will be considered experimental. GC-28 CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS Contractor 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 way, whether during the term of this Contract or at any time thereafter, except solely as required in the course of Contractor’s performance of Services hereunder. Contractor shall comply with the applicable privacy laws and regulations affecting Owner and will not disclose any of Owner’s records, materials, or other data to any third party. Contractor shall not have the right to compile and distribute statistical analyses and reports utilizing data derived from information or data obtained from Owner without the prior written approval of Owner. In the event such approval is given, any such reports published and distributed by Contractor shall be furnished to Owner without charge. All documents, data, studies, reports, work product or product created as a result of the performance of Service(s) shall be the property of the College of DuPage. It shall be a breach of this Contract for the Contractor to reproduce or use, any documents, data, studies, report, work product or product obtained from the College of DuPage 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 be responsible for any loss or damage to the documents herein enumerated while they are in his possession, and any such document lost or damaged shall be restored at the expense of the Contractor. Full access to the work during the preparation of the plans shall be available to the College and other public agencies interested in this work. GC-29 QUANTITIES The quantities of materials required for the performance of the Contract are estimates for the purpose of determining an approximate total Contract amount and may not be the actual quantities required during the term of the Contract. The College reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities at the Contract price, to correspond to the actual needs of the College. The College will be obligated to order and pay for only such quantities as are from time to time ordered, delivered, and accepted on purchase orders issued by the Purchasing Manager. GC-30 AUDIT; EXAMINATION OF RECORDS The Contractor agrees that the College of DuPage Auditor or any of its duly authorized representatives shall, until expiration of three (3) years after the 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 the Contract, or to Contractor's compliance with any term, condition or provision thereof. The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining records sufficient to document the costs associated with performance under the terms of this Contract. The Contractor further agrees that it shall include in all of its subcontracts hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the College of DuPage Auditor or any of its duly authorized representatives shall, until expiration of three (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 to 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 College, the Contractor shall promptly refund the disallowed amount to the College on request, or at the College's option, the College may credit the amount disallowed from the next payment due or to become due to the Contractor under any contract with the College. GC-31 GOVERNING LAW This Contract shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Illinois. The Contractor irrevocably agrees that, subject to the College's sole and absolute election, any action or proceeding in any way, manner or respect arising out of the Contract, or arising from any dispute or controversy arising in connection with or related to the Contract, shall be litigated only in courts within the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, and the Contractor consents 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 litigation brought against it by the College pursuant to this Contract.

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GC-32 TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS POLICY Use of tobacco and tobacco-related products (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited on all College of DuPage premises, in all indoor College facilities and in all College vehicles. “College of DuPage Premises” includes all land, building, facilities and other property leased or rented by the College, whether on a short-term or long-term basis; owned by the College (including adjacent streets and sidewalks); subject to the control of the College but not leased, rented, or owned; and where an official College activity is held and where students, faculty, or staff are present or are participants in the official College activity. Tobacco use is permitted inside private vehicles. The improper disposal of tobacco and tobacco-related products from a vehicle while on College of DuPage premises is prohibited. Improper disposal includes, but is not limited to, spitting smokeless tobacco product, littering, and anything that creates fire hazards. It is the responsibility of all faculty, staff, students and visitors to comply with this policy. Refusal to comply with this policy may result in citations issued by Campus Police and/or disciplinary action by the appropriate administrative office. GC-33 WAIVER No term or provision of this Contract shall be deemed waived and no breach consented to unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the party claimed to have waived or consented. The waiver of any such provision shall be strictly limited to the identified provision. GC-34 ENTIRE CONTRACT It is expressly agreed that the provisions set forth in this Contract constitute all the understandings and agreements between the parties. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Contract are of no force and effect. GC-35 FORCE MAJEURE Neither Contractor nor College shall be liable for failing to fulfill any obligation under this Contract if such failure is caused by an event beyond such party's reasonable control and which is not caused by such party's fault or negligence. Such events shall be limited to acts of God, acts of war, fires, lightning, floods, epidemics, or riots. GC-36 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES Reimbursements of reasonable expenses incurred by certain non-employees such as consultants, speakers, performers, etc. who perform services for the College will be made based solely upon a written agreement executed before the commencement of such services. All such reimbursements will be approved by the appropriate authorized signatory before payment will be made. Such approval indicates that the reimbursement is within limitations of the budget and Board policy. GC-37 CONTRACT INTERPRETATION Whenever the singular is used herein, the masculine, feminine and neuter gender shall be deemed to include the others. The headings of articles, paragraphs and sections in this Contract are included for convenience only and shall not be considered by either party in construing the meaning of this Contract. If any provision or clause of this Contract shall be held to be invalid, such provision or clause shall be deleted from the Contract and the Contract shall be construed to give effect to the remaining portions thereof. This Contract shall be interpreted and construed based upon the following order of precedence of component parts. Such order of precedence shall govern to resolve all cases of conflict, ambiguity or inconsistency. 1. Addenda, if any. 2. Execution Forms 3. Specification. 4. Special Conditions. 5. General Conditions. 6. Instruction to Bidders. 7. Legal Advertisement. 8. Bid Proposal.

END OF SECTION

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Contents

PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................... 16

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 17

SPECIAL CONDITIONS SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ 19

SC-01 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................. 19

SC-02 CONTRACT PERIOD ........................................................................................................ 19

SC-03 AWARD OF CONTRACT ................................................................................................... 19

SC-04 BID SECURITY ................................................................................................................. 19

SC-05 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 19

SC-06 BID SAMPLES................................................................................................................... 19

SC-07 INQUIRIES ........................................................................................................................ 19

SC-08 DELIVERY LOCATION AND INSTRUCTIONS................................................................... 20

SC-09 INVOICING........................................................................................................................ 20

GENERAL PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................. 21

PROPOSAL PAGE ................................................................................................................................... 22

CERTIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 23

SIGNATURE PAGE .................................................................................................................................. 24

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE SIGNATURE PAGE ........................................................................................... 25

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

impact is a high-profile publication delivered to all residents of the College of DuPage community, approximately 390,000 homes. Our district encompasses all of DuPage County as well as portions of Cook and Will counties. This printing bid represents the pre-press, printing, mailing preparation and delivery of three issues of the magazine to be delivered: October 2014, February 2015 and June 2015. All bids must be valid for the term of the contract. Payment for each issue will occur after successful completion of pre-press, printing, mailing preparation and delivery of each issue. The physical plant where printing will take place must be located within 90 miles driving distance of College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Note: Proofs, press checks, and deliveries cannot occur on college holidays. Vendor will receive a schedule of holidays upon awarding of the contract.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Quantity: 390,000 per issue. Each issue may have slightly different quantity based on district

population at the time of production, but will still be in this range.

Number of issues: Three (3) issues total, to be delivered to post office in October 2014, February 2015 and June 2015.

Size: 22” x 17” flat, 2 sheets, 8 pps. Folded Folds in half to 11” x 17”, folds in half again (French or quarter-fold) to final size 11”

x 8 1/2" Ink: 4-color process throughout. Heavy ink coverage, full bleed. Paper: Sterling Ultra Dull 70 lb. text (No. 2) No paper substitutions allowed. Other instructions: Must be printed heatset or UV for quality. Bleeds all edges, all pages. A 1/8” bleed

will be provided unless otherwise specified. Moderate to heavy ink coverage throughout. Score if necessary to avoid cracking at folds. Wafer seal (tabs) as recommended by printer for mailing. Use small, clear (not opaque) tabs perforated for ease of opening.

Production schedule: Each issue will be completed and delivered to the post office 10 business days

from receipt of electronic files. Issues go to press in late September of 2014, and late January and May of 2015. Note: Proofs, press checks, and deliveries cannot occur on college holidays. Vendor will receive a schedule of holidays upon awarding of the contract.

Proofs: Color proofs are required. Single sheets are acceptable, but a color dummy

showing pagination, imposition and folding (not single sheets) must also be provided. Proofs that are run on the same paper stock that will be used for the printing are also acceptable. Proofs must be delivered to the Marketing office located in Berg Instructional Center (BIC 1645). When proofs are shown, they must be accompanied by any laser proofs that were provided to the vendor so that the client has a basis for comparison in the proofing process. If proofs are determined by client to be unacceptable, they must be rerun at printer expense. PROOFS MUST BE APPROVED IN WRITING BY MR. BRADY OR MS. JORGENSEN. Approved contact information will be provided upon award of contract.

Press Check*: A press check at vendor location is required for the entire publication at the

discretion of the college. If required, this must occur on Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Press proofs are expected within an hour of client arrival.

Note: *Press check must be done at a facility within a 90-mile radius of the college.

Overall, the final printing quality must match the quality level of the previous issues. All halftone reproductions should be clear and sharp with an attention to color and grayscale fidelity, tint screens should be smooth, and text should be crisp and legible. Soft or blurry halftone reproduction, poor color quality, set-off (offset), muddiness and/or streaking will be considered unacceptable.

Lettershop: The printer will prepare the project for Carrier Route Mailing. This will include

sorting and bundling the mailing by route according to postal regulations for Carrier Route mail.

College of DuPage will provide vendor with the carrier routes and actual quantities

once the project has been awarded and will update the information for each issue.

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Mailing and Delivery: Delivery to at least two (2) U.S. Postal Distribution Centers or Post Offices and delivery of print overruns to the College of DuPage warehouse must be included in the bid.

All copies are mailed at the Non-Profit standard rate. Mail copies must receive a SCF or DMU Destination Entry Discount and Enhanced

Carrier Route Saturation Discount. Freight must be included for shipping copies to the SCF or DMU level. Provide in this bid, the estimated postage per the supplied carrier routes. Over-run/Under-run: The successful bidder is responsible for any cost concerning an over-run or an

under-run of each and or all issues. Production Notes: The publication will be designed using InDesign CS6 on a Mac Intel Platform. It will be in reader’s spreads and include the necessary fonts for the job, as well as

any associated art and photos. Source files in psd or jpeg format will also be provided in a folder marked Original Graphics in case you need them. COD will provide a mock-up for pagination and laser proofs. If you prefer a pdf rather than a package of files, we will provide it based on printer specifications.

Printer is responsible for repagination into printer’s spreads, setting the trapping,

and providing 4/c proofs including a folded mock-up. As stated above, COD will include the necessary fonts to avoid any reflowing of

text. It is of utmost importance to us that all page breaks and line breaks from page to page match the proofs we provide. Also, any graphic files that are provided should remain as shown in the original. Any reflowing of text, or movement or change in appearance of the graphics as compared to the proofs we provide will require correction at the printer’s expense.

Any reflowing of text, or movement or change in appearance of the graphics as

compared to the proofs we provide will require correction at the printer’s expense.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS SUMMARY

SC-01 SCOPE

The bidder shall furnish Printing, “impact” magazines to the College of DuPage Marketing and Creative Services Department, all in accordance with the Contract Documents, Specifications and Proposal herein.

SC-02 CONTRACT PERIOD

This is a one-time contract for Printing, “impact” magazines after award by the Board of Trustees and after proper execution of the Contract Documents.

SC-03 AWARD OF CONTRACT

The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the Request for Sealed Bid. All items, unless otherwise stated, will be assumed to meet all specifications and requirements as set forth in the Request for Sealed Bid. Ambiguous bids which are uncertain as to terms, delivery, quantity, or compliance with specifications may be rejected or declared non-responsive. The College shall be the sole determinant of the relevant and appropriate cost factors used in evaluating any Base, Options and/or Alternate bids. It is the intent of the College to award this bid in whole and not in part. Only one award will result from this bid.

SC-04 BID SECURITY

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid in the form of a CERTIFIED CHECK, CASHIER’S CHECK or BID BOND is required.

SC-05 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide the insurance coverage set forth in General Conditions, Section GC-15 and deliver to the College certificate of insurance, prior to the start of the contract.

SC-06 BID SAMPLES

Please submit print samples comparable to this job on a comparable paper as part of the bid

response. BIDS WITHOUT SAMPLES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

SC-07 INQUIRIES

Any request for interpretation of documents shall be provided in written form via e-mail to Laurie Jorgensen [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] no later than 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2014.

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SC-08 DELIVERY LOCATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Please refer to delivery requirements outlined in bid specifications.

SC-09 INVOICING

All payments are processed via ACH transfer on a bi-weekly basis. You are strongly encouraged to set up your ACH account upon receipt of this PO to avoid unnecessary payment delays. A letter will be sent to you under separate cover which outlines the set-up instructions, your log-in, and temporary password. Invoices must be received in an electronic format at least three weeks prior to the due date and are to be emailed to [email protected].

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GENERAL PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS

EQUIPMENT: Contractors must have available equipment necessary to handle satisfactorily the type and volume of work required for the individual job specified. This includes equipment for composing, camera, plate-making press, folding, collating, numbering, binding, etc. Some bids may require specific equipment. Preference may be given to the printer with equipment that can complete the work satisfactorily. SUB-CONTRACTORS: Contractors must supply, in writing, the subcontractors they will use for the job specified plus samples of their work comparable to the piece being bid. INSPECTIONS: College of DuPage staff is to have reasonable access to the plant(s) of the contractor and bidders during regular hours of operation. These inspections may be made before a bid is awarded or during the printing process. ARTWORK: All negatives, plates, die cuts and/or artwork created or supplied for this project shall become the property of the College of DuPage at no additional charge. The vendor shall surrender all negatives, plates, die cuts and/or artwork to the college as part of the order, prior to invoicing. PROOFS: Proofs are required unless waived in writing. In the event proofs are waived, the contractor will be responsible their own errors. Proofs must be identified by job title and accompanied by original copy and any previous proofs. OVERRUNS: The College of DuPage will not accept an over-run or an under-run of any quantity, unless it has first been approved in writing by the Purchasing Manager. Quantities shipped in excess will be considered a donation to the college. All bidders are encouraged to quote as an option the cost difference to accept a ten percent (10%) overrun tolerance. PRICE INCREASES: Any price increases to the awarded amount must be approved in advance by the Purchasing Manager. Any work performed without proper authorization shall be done at the contractor’s own expense. PERFORMANCE: Quality of the completed job will be judged by industry standards. All printing and related services and materials must be of high quality. Inferior quality may be rejected and, if time allows, reprinting or repair may be required at the contractor’s expense. No payment will be made for rejected materials or services. 1. Failure to perform satisfactorily may result in cancellations, rejection, reprinting or repair of any order, cancellation of the contract and/or removal from the bidders list. 2. The final decision to accept or reject an order will be made by the College of DuPage. The proof of accuracy of manufacturing and quality rests with the contractor. 3. When a contractor fails to comply with contract requirements, and/or a delivered item is improperly produced or otherwise not to specifications, or when time is of the essence and there is insufficient time to reprint, the contractor may be assessed liquidated damages for any order or part of an order which is overdue or defective. DAMAGES: Liquidated damages for late delivery will be no more than five percent (5%) per day of the net due the printer. Liquidated damages for part of orders which are of inferior quality or not in compliance with specifications may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total order value including paper and other materials. The minimum damage charge is $50.00. The maximum charge may not be more than one hundred percent (100%) of the net due the printer of any order. Contractors whose default has caused additional expense to the college may be assessed for no more than one hundred percent (100%) of the additional expenses incurred.

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PROPOSAL PAGE

ITEM DESCRIPTION 22" x 17" flat, 2 sheets,8 pps.folded Folds in half to 11" x 17", folds in half again (French or quarter-fold) to final size 11" x 8 1/12" PRICE PER/m TOTAL COST 1 October 2014 Issue

Quantity: 390,000 Sterling Ultra Dull 70lb. text (No. 2) $_____________/m $_____________

2 February 2015 Issue

Quantity: 390,000 Sterling Ultra Dull 70lb. text (No. 2) $_____________/m $_____________

3 June 2015 Issue Quantity: 390,000 Sterling Ultra Dull 70lb. text (No. 2) $_____________/m $_____________

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CERTIFICATIONS

THE UNDERSIGNED IS CAUTIONED TO CAREFULLY READ THESE CERTIFICATIONS PRIOR TO SIGNING THE SIGNATURE PAGE. SIGNING THE SIGNATURE PAGE SHALL CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT ALL THE STATEMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION SET FORTH WITHIN THESE CERTIFICATIONS ARE TRUE, COMPLETE AND CORRECT AS OF THE DATE THE SIGNATURE PAGE IS SIGNED. THE UNDERSIGNED IS NOTIFIED THAT IF THE COLLEGE LEARNS THAT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS WERE FALSELY MADE, THAT ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO WITH THE UNDERSIGNED SHALL BE SUBJECT TO TERMINATION.

A. Prevailing Wage Act. To the extent required by law, Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing wage as established pursuant to an Act Regulating the Wages of Laborers, Mechanics, and Other Workman employed under Contract for Public Workers 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. B. Human Rights Act. To the extent required by law, Contractor shall abide by the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 10/0.01 et seq. C. Drug Free Workplace. To the extent required by law, Contractor shall abide with the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act 30 ILCS 580.1 et seq. D. Sexual Harassment Policy. Contractor represents by the signing of this Agreement that it has a written sexual harassment policy that is in accordance with 775 ILCS 5/2-105 (A) (4). E. Non-debarment. By executing this agreement Contractor certifies that it has not been debarred from public contracts in the State of Illinois for violating either 33E-3 or 33E-4 of the Public Contracts Act, 720 ILCS 5/33E-1 et seq. F. Fair Employment Practice Contractor is in compliance with all State and Federal laws regarding Fair

Employment Practice as well as all rules and regulations.

G. Our company has an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program which complies with

Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Yes _______ No _______

ADVICE MINORITY/WOMAN-OWNED, DISADVANTAGED BUISNESS? YES_____ NO_____. If yes, please attach copy of certification and advise certification number and expiration date below:

STATE NEGOTIATED BID/ COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT: YES _____ NO _______ Contract No. ___________

Name of Certifying Entity: _________________________________________________________

Certification #: ________________ _____________ Expiration Date: _____

BID DEPOSIT

Bid Security of 5% of total bid. Cashier’s Check____________ Certified Check______________ Bid Bond________________

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SIGNATURE PAGE

Check One: SOLE PROPRIETOR PARTNERSHIP (and/or JOINT VENTURE) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CORPORATION

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of a full set of Contract Documents and Addenda Numbers

__________________ (None unless indicated here). The undersigned makes the foregoing Bid subject to all of the

terms and conditions of the Contract Documents. The undersigned certifies that all of the foregoing statements of the

Vendor Certifications are true and correct. The undersigned warrants that all of the facts and information submitted by

the undersigned in connection with this Bid are true and correct. Upon award and execution of this Contract by the

College of DuPage Board of Trustees, the undersigned agrees that execution of this Bid shall stand as the

undersigned's execution of this Contract.

BUSINESS NAME:__________________________________________________________________________

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: FAX NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER:

FEIN/SSN:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: _______

PRINT NAME:

TITLE: _____________________________________________________________________________________

DATE:

Subscribed to and sworn before me this

day of , 2014. My commission expires:

X

Notary Public Signature Notary Seal

* Attach hereto a partnership resolution or other document authorizing the individual signing this Signature

Page to so sign on behalf of the Partnership.

** If the LLC is not registered in the State of Illinois, a copy of a current Certificate of Good Standing from the

state of incorporation must be submitted with this Signature Page.

*** Attach either a certified copy of the by-laws, articles, resolution or other authorization demonstrating such persons to sign the Signature Page on behalf of the LLC.

*** If the corporation is not registered in the State of Illinois, a copy of the Certificate of Good Standing from the

state of incorporation must be submitted with this Signature Page.

***** In the event that this Signature Page is signed by any persons other than the President and Secretary, attach

either a certified copy of the corporate by-laws, a resolution or other authorization by the corporation,

authorizing such persons to sign the Signature Page on behalf of the corporation.

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COLLEGE OF DUPAGE SIGNATURE PAGE

ON BEHALF OF THE COLLEGE OF DUPAGE, A BODY POLITIC AND CORPORATE OF THE STATE OF

ILLINOIS, THIS CONTRACT IS HEREBY EXECUTED BY:

SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION AND TREASURER

DATED AT GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS THIS ___ DAY OF_____________,2014

THE COLLEGE HEREBY ACCEPTS:

THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL AS IDENTIFIED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR CONTRACT FOR

PRINTING, “impact” Magazine

TOTAL AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: $

(DOLLARS AND CENTS)

FUND CHARGEABLE: