Common use of Environmental Protection Act Clause in Contracts

Environmental Protection Act. The Contractor certifies that it is not barred from being awarded a contract under 30 ILCS 500/50-14. Section 50-14 prohibits a contractor from entering into a contract with a State agency if the contractor has been found by a court or the Pollution Control Board to have committed a willful or knowing violation of the Environmental Protection Act within the last 5 years. The Contractor further acknowledges that the contracting State agency may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-14) Debt Delinquency: The Contractor certifies that it, or any affiliate, is not barred from being awarded a contract under Section 30 ILCS 500/50-11 of the Illinois Procurement Code, as amended. Section 50-11 prohibits any bidder from submitting a bid or entering into a contract with a State agency if that bidder knows or should have known that it, or any affiliate, is delinquent in the payment of any debt to the State as defined by the Debt Collection Board. The Contractor further acknowledges that the contracting State agency may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-11) Illinois Use Tax: The Contractor certifies that it is not barred from being awarded a contract under 30 ILCS 500/50-12. Section 50-12 prohibits a contractor from entering into a contract with a State agency if the contractor, or any affiliate, has failed to collect and remit Illinois Use Tax on all sales of tangible personal property into the State of Illinois in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Use Tax Act. The Contractor further acknowledges that the chief procurement officer may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-12) Educational Loan Default: If an individual, sole proprietorship or a LLC, the Contractor certifies that it is not in default on an educational loan as provided in 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 385/3. (5 ILCS 385/3). Bid Rigging/Rotation: The Contractor certifies that it has not been barred from contracting with a unit of State or local government as a result of a violation of Section 33E-3 or 33E-4 or the Criminal Code of 1961. (720 ILCS 5/33) Revolving Door: The Contractor certifies that it is not in violation of the “Revolving Door” section of the Illinois Procurement Code. (30 ILCS 500/50-30) Collusion: The Contractor will report to the Illinois Attorney General and the Chief Procurement Officer any suspected collusion or other anti-competitive practice among any bidders, offerors, contractors, proposers or employees of the State. (30 ILCS 500/50-40, 50-45, 50-50) Prohibited Political Contribution: The Contractor (as “business entity” under 30 ILCS 500/50-37) certifies that it will not make a prohibited political contribution. (30 ILCS 500/50-37) Drug Free Workplace: The Contractor (whether an individual or company) agrees to provide a drug free workplace in accordance with the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act. The Drug Free Workplace Act prohibits a State agency from entering into a contract agreement unless the contractor has provided a certification that it will provide a drug free workplace. This is required of all corporations, partnerships and other entities with 25 or more employees or this contract is worth more than $5,000. Drug Free Workplace Act requires the following certification for Individuals – The individual certifies that the individual will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance in the performance of the contract. (30 ILCS 580) Smoke Free Policy: In accordance with (110 ILCS 64/) the Smoke-Free Campus Act, as of July 1, 2015 smoking is prohibited on all Campus Property at the University, both indoors and outdoors, in university-owned vehicles and in privately-owned vehicles parked on Campus Property. Littering the remains of tobacco and smokeless tobacco products or any other related waste product on campus property is also prohibited. The use of smokeless tobacco is also prohibited where student activities and/or learning takes place. This includes: classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and facilities where student conferences and meetings occur. Included are University vehicles when students are present. Smokeless tobacco is further prohibited inside all buildings/facilities, to include stadiums, gymnasiums, or other similar places where the general public may assemble. This policy applies to any individual on campus property, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, other employees such as temporary, lump sum, or seasonal employees, contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, guests and members of the public, and it is applicable twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. It is the responsibility of the contractor/vendor to ensure employee/sub-contractor compliance with this policy.

Environmental Protection Act. The Contractor certifies that it is not barred from being awarded a contract under 30 ILCS 500/50-14. Section 50-14 prohibits a contractor from entering into a contract with a State agency if the contractor has been found by a court or the Pollution Control Board to have committed a willful or knowing violation of the Environmental Protection Act within the last 5 years. The Contractor further acknowledges that the contracting State agency may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-14) Debt Delinquency: The Contractor certifies that it, or any affiliate, is not barred from being awarded a contract under Section 30 ILCS 500/50-11 of the Illinois Procurement Code, as amended. Section 50-11 prohibits any bidder from submitting a bid or entering into a contract with a State agency if that bidder knows or should have known that it, or any affiliate, is delinquent in the payment of any debt to the State as defined by the Debt Collection Board. The Contractor further acknowledges that the contracting State agency may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-11) Illinois Use Tax: The Contractor certifies that it is not barred from being awarded a contract under 30 ILCS 500/50-12. Section 50-12 prohibits a contractor from entering into a contract with a State agency if the contractor, or any affiliate, has failed to collect and remit Illinois Use Tax on all sales of tangible personal property into the State of Illinois in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Use Tax Act. The Contractor further acknowledges that the chief procurement officer may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-12) Educational Loan Default: If an individual, sole proprietorship or a LLC, the Contractor certifies that it is not in default on an educational loan as provided in 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 385/3. (5 ILCS 385/3). ) Bid Rigging/Rotation: The Contractor certifies that it has not been barred from contracting with a unit of State or local government as a result of a violation of Section 33E-3 or 33E-4 or the Criminal Code of 1961. (720 ILCS 5/33) Revolving Door: The Contractor certifies that it is not in violation of the “Revolving Door” section of the Illinois Procurement Code. (30 ILCS 500/50-30) Collusion: The Contractor will report to the Illinois Attorney General and the Chief Procurement Officer any suspected collusion or other anti-competitive practice among any bidders, offerors, contractors, proposers or employees of the State. (30 ILCS 500/50-40, 50-45, 50-50) Prohibited Political Contribution: The Contractor (as “business entity” under 30 ILCS 500/50-37) certifies that it will not make a prohibited political contribution. (30 ILCS 500/50-37) Drug Free Workplace: The Contractor (whether an individual or company) agrees to provide a drug free workplace in accordance with the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act. The Drug Free Workplace Act prohibits a State agency from entering into a contract agreement unless the contractor has provided a certification that it will provide a drug free workplace. This is required of all corporations, partnerships and other entities with 25 or more employees or this contract is worth more than $5,000. Drug Free Workplace Act requires the following certification for Individuals – The individual certifies that the individual will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance in the performance of the contract. (30 ILCS 580) Smoke Free Policy: In accordance with (110 ILCS 64/) the Smoke-Free Campus Act, as of July 1, 2015 smoking is prohibited on all Campus Property at the University, both indoors and outdoors, in university-owned vehicles and in privately-owned vehicles parked on Campus Property. Littering the remains of tobacco and smokeless tobacco products or any other related waste product on campus property is also prohibited. The use of smokeless tobacco is also prohibited where student activities and/or learning takes place. This includes: classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and facilities where student conferences and meetings occur. Included are University vehicles when students are present. Smokeless tobacco is further prohibited inside all buildings/facilities, to include stadiums, gymnasiums, or other similar places where the general public may assemble. This policy applies to any individual on campus property, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, other employees such as temporary, lump sum, or seasonal employees, contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, guests and members of the public, and it is applicable twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. It is the responsibility of the contractor/vendor to ensure employee/sub-contractor compliance with this policy.

Environmental Protection Act. The Contractor certifies that it is not barred from being awarded a contract under 30 ILCS 500/50-14. Section 50-14 prohibits a contractor from entering into a contract with a State agency if the contractor has been found by a court or the Pollution Control Board to have committed a willful or knowing violation of the Environmental Protection Act within the last 5 years. The Contractor further acknowledges that the contracting State agency may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-14) Debt Delinquency: The Contractor certifies that it, or any affiliate, is not barred from being awarded a contract under Section 30 ILCS 500/50-11 of the Illinois Procurement Code, as amended. Section 50-11 prohibits any bidder from submitting a bid or entering into a contract with a State agency if that bidder knows or should have known that it, or any affiliate, is delinquent in the payment of any debt to the State as defined by the Debt Collection Board. The Contractor further acknowledges that the contracting State agency may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-11) Illinois Use Tax: The Contractor certifies that it is not barred from being awarded a contract under 30 ILCS 500/50-12. Section 50-12 prohibits a contractor from entering into a contract with a State agency if the contractor, or any affiliate, has failed to collect and remit Illinois Use Tax on all sales of tangible personal property into the State of Illinois in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Use Tax Act. The Contractor further acknowledges that the chief procurement officer may declare the related contract void if this certification is false. (30 ILCS 500/50-12) Educational Loan Default: If an individual, sole proprietorship or a LLC, the Contractor certifies that it is not in default on an educational loan as provided in 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 385/3. (5 ILCS 385/3). ) Bid Rigging/Rotation: The Contractor certifies that it has not been barred from contracting with a unit of State or local government as a result of a violation of Section 33E-3 or 33E-4 or the Criminal Code of 1961. (720 ILCS 5/33) Revolving Door: The Contractor certifies that it is not in violation of the “Revolving Door” section of the Illinois Procurement Code. (30 ILCS 500/50-30) Collusion: The Contractor will report to the Illinois Attorney General and the Chief Procurement Officer any suspected collusion or other anti-competitive practice among any bidders, offerors, contractors, proposers or employees of the State. (30 ILCS 500/50-40, 50-45, 50-50) Prohibited Political Contribution: The Contractor (as “business entity” under 30 ILCS 500/50-37) certifies that it will not make a prohibited political contribution. (30 ILCS 500/50-37) Drug Free Workplace: The Contractor (whether an individual or company) agrees to provide a drug free workplace in accordance with the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act. The Drug Free Workplace Act prohibits a State agency from entering into a contract agreement unless the contractor has provided a certification that it will provide a drug free workplace. This is required of all corporations, partnerships and other entities with 25 or more employees or this contract is worth more than $5,000. Drug Free Workplace Act requires the following certification for Individuals – The individual certifies that the individual will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance in the performance of the contract. (30 ILCS 580) Smoke Free Policy: In accordance with (110 ILCS 64/) the Smoke-Free Campus Act, as of July 1, 2015 smoking is prohibited on all Campus Property at the University, both indoors and outdoors, in university-owned vehicles and in privately-owned vehicles parked on Campus Property. Littering the remains of tobacco and smokeless tobacco products or any other related waste product on campus property is also prohibited. The use of smokeless tobacco is also prohibited where student activities and/or learning takes place. This includes: classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and facilities where student conferences and meetings occur. Included are University vehicles when students are present. Smokeless tobacco is further prohibited inside all buildings/facilities, to include stadiums, gymnasiums, or other similar places where the general public may assemble. This policy applies to any individual on campus property, including but not limited to students, faculty, staff, other employees such as temporary, lump sum, or seasonal employees, contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, guests and members of the public, and it is applicable twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. It is the responsibility of the contractor/vendor to ensure employee/sub-contractor compliance with this policy.)