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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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(3) In the event any commodities or equipment delivered under the contract are rejected (for the reasons, among others, that they do not meet specifications, do not conform to sample, or are not in good condition when delivered) and are not promptly replaced by the vendor. If there are rejections of the vendor's commodities or equipment this shall be ground for cancellation even though the vendor offers to replace the items promptly. (4) In the event the vendor is guilty of such serious misrepresentation (for example, misbranding of food or drugs) in connection with the contract or another contract for the sale of commodities or equipment to the University that he cannot reasonably be depended upon to fulfill his obligations as a responsible vendor under any of his contracts with the University. (5) In the event that the contractor for construction work fails to make payments to his laborers, materialmen, or sub-contractors as provided in the contract. (6) In the event of any other breach of contract by the vendor or contractor. b. Cancellation for fraud, collusion, illegality, etc- The University may cancel any contract entered into under these regulations if, in its judgment, there is sufficient evidence to show that: ( i ) The contract was obtained by fraud, collusion, conspiracy, or other unlawful means, or; (2) The contract conflicts with any statutory or Constitutional provision of the State of Illinois or of the United States, or with provisions of Section 13d of these regulations. c. Withholding moneys to compensate University for damages. If a contract is cancelled under paragraph a or b above, the University may deduct from a bid deposit or from whatever is owed the vendor on that or any other contract an amount sufficient to compensate the University for any damages suffered by it because of the vendor's breach of contract or other unlawful act on his part on which the cancellation is based. d. Damages. The damages for which the University may be compensated as provided in paragraph c above or by a suit on the vendor's or contractor's performance bond or by other legal remedy shall include, among others: (1) The additional cost of commodities or equipment bought elsewhere; (2) The additional cost of completing the work called for under the contract; (3) Cost of repeating the bidding procedure; (4) Any expenses incurred because of delay in receipt of commodities or equipment, or any expenses incurred because of delays in completion of construction, renovation or rehabilitation work; (5) Any other damages caused by the breach of contract or unlawful act. e. Barred from further bidding. Any bidder may be suspended for not more than one year for violation of these regulations or for failure to conform to specifications or terms of delivery.

SECTION 21. SUBMISSION OF DELIVERY INVOICE-VOUCHERS FOR PURCHASES

a. Invoice-voucher form furnished by University in connection with purchases. To bill the University in connection with a purchase, the vendor must fill out the University's delivery invoice-voucher form. At the time the vendor delivers the commodities or equipment the vendor should submit all copies as directed on the delivery invoice-voucher; the vendor will receive a copy for his files as indicated on the delivery invoice-\'oucher. b. Detailed description of commodities or equipment. The delivery invoicevoucher should give a complete and detailed description of the commodities or equipment delivered. c. Partial payments. If more than one shipment is required under a purchase order or agreement, the University may make partial payment of the contract Price as it receives the vendor's delivery invoice-vouchers relating to the separate deliveries. _d. Computation of cash discounts. If the vendor allows a cash discount, the Period of time in which the University must make payment to qualify for the dis-