HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-59 Resolution No. 22-59
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
INQUEST CONSULTING, LLC FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
CONSULTING SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that
pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B(9) the City Council hereby finds that an
exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best interest of
the city; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are
hereby authorized and directed to execute a Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City of
Elgin with inQUEST Consulting, LLC, for diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting services, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: March 23, 2022
Adopted: March 23, 2022
Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 1
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 23 day of March ,2022,
by and between the CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois municipal corporation(hereinafter referred to as
"CITY") and inQUEST Consulting, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, (hereinafter
referred to as"CONSULTANT").
WHEREAS, the CITY has previously engaged the CONSULTANT to furnish certain
professional services in connection with fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the CITY's
workplace pursuant to an Agreement between the CITY and the CONSULTANT dated January
27,2021 (hereinafter referred to as the "Original Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to further engage the CONSULTANT to furnish certain
additional professional services in connection with diversity,equity and inclusion in the workplace
(hereinafter referred to as the "PROJECT"); and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT represents that it has the necessary expertise and
experience to furnish such services upon the terms and conditions set forth herein below;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed by and between the CITY and the
CONSULTANT that the CITY does hereby retain the CONSULTANT for and in consideration of
the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged,to perform the services relating to the PROJECT as described herein,subject to the
following terms and conditions and stipulations:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. All work hereunder shall be performed under the direction of the Assistant City
Manager of the CITY, herein after referred to as the"DIRECTOR".
B. The CONSULTANT shall provide diversity, equity and inclusion consultant
services for the PROJECT.
C. A detailed Scope of Services for the PROJECT is set forth in CONSULTANT'S
proposal entitled "DEI Consulting: Initial Strategy and Assessment Support, a
Proposal for the City of Elgin dated January 21,2022",attached hereto and made a
part hereof as Attachment A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided
herein or in any attachments hereto the"Kick off and Design of Working Session"
shall be in interactive session occurring in real time. The phase entitled`Establish
Next Steps and Create High- Level Plan" shall be a deliverable which may be
communicated electronically and/or via a series of in person or virtual working
sessions/meetings with the CITY and the CONSULTANT.
D. This Agreement with the CONSULTANT is germane to the Original Agreement
with the CONSULTANT with respect to the PROJECT as signed and this
Agreement is in the best interest of the CITY and authorized by law.
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2. SCHEDULE
CONSULTANT shall provide the services for the PROJECT according to a schedule as directed
by the CITY.
3. WORK PRODUCT
All work product prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant hereto including, but not limited to,
reports, plans, designs, calculations, work drawings, studies, photographs, models and
recommendations shall be the property of the CITY and shall be delivered to the CITY upon
request of the DIRECTOR;provided,however,that the CONSULTANT may retain copies of such
work product for its records. CONSULTANT's execution of this Agreement shall constitute
CONSULTANT's conveyance and assignment of all right, title and interest, including but not
limited to any copyright interest, by the CONSULTANT to the CITY of all such work product
prepared by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement.The CITY shall have the right either
on its own or through such other consultants as determined by theCITY to utilize and/or amend
such work product. Any such amendment to such work product shall be at the sole risk of the
CITY. Such work product is not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the CITY on
any extension to the PROJECT or on any other project, and such reuse shall be at the sole risk of
the CITY without liability or legal exposure to the CONSULTANT. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, CONSULTANT retains exclusive rights to any and all intellectual capital such as
methodologies, know-how, models, proprietary tools and processes now possessed or
subsequently developed by CONSULTANT; provided, however, that City shall have full and
exclusive ownership of any and all materials provided by CONSULTANT to the CITY for the
CITY's use and in relation to training materials which have been purchased by the CITY which
are specific to the CITY.
4. PAYMENTS TO THE CONSULTANT
A. For services provided by the CONSULTANT the CONSULTANT shall be paid at
the hourly rates set forth Attachment A with the total fees not to exceed $160,000
regardless of any actual costs incurred by CONSULTANT or work performed by
the CONSULTANT unless substantial modifications to the scope of work are
authorized in writing pursuant to an amendment to this Agreement approved and
executed by the parties. For the purposes of clarification, $30,475 of such not to
exceed amount of $160,000 is for services already provided and paid to the
CONSULTANT including pursuant to the Original Agreement, and $129,525 of
said not to exceed amount of$160,000 is for new services to be provided by the
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement.
B. Out of pocket expenses for the PROJECT are included within the total not to exceed
amount of$160,000 provided for in subparagraph A above.
C. The CITY shall make periodic payments to the CONSULTANT based upon work
actually performed within thirty(30)days after receipt and approval of invoice.
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D. Payment by credit card will incur a 3%processing fee.
5. INVOICES
The CONSULTANT shall maintain records showing actual time devoted and cost incurred. The
CONSULTANT shall permit the authorized representative of the CITY to inspect and audit all
data and records of the CONSULTANT for work done under this Agreement. The
CONSULTANT shall make these records available at reasonable times during the Agreement
period and for one(1)year after termination of this Agreement.
6. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the CITY or CONSULTANT may terminate this
Agreement at any time upon fifteen (15)days prior written notice to the other party. In the event
that this Agreement is so terminated, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services actually
performed and incurred prior to termination. The CITY shall not be liable for any expenses or
other costs for reimbursement purposes.
7. CANCELLATION POLICY
There shall be no fee or cancellation fee, and no change of date fee for any sessions that are
canceled or rescheduled.
8. TERM
This Agreement shall become effective as of the date the CONSULTANT is given a notice to
proceed and, unless terminated for cause or pursuant to Paragraph 6, shall be deemed concluded
on the date the CITY determines that all of the CONSULTANT's work under this Agreement is
completed. A determination of completion shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or claims
which the CITY may have or thereafter acquire with respect to any term or provision of this
Agreement.
9. NOTICE OF CLAIM
If the CONSULTANT wishes to make a claim for additional compensation as a result of action
taken by the CITY, the CONSULTANT shall give written notice of its claim within fifteen (15)
days after occurrence of such action. No claim for additional compensation shall be valid unless
so made. Any changes in the CONSULTANT's fee shall be valid only to the extent that such
changes are agreed to in pursuant to a written amendment to this Agreement approved and
executed by the CITY and the CONSULTANT. Regardless of the decision of the DIRECTOR
relative to a claim submitted by the CONSULTANT, all work required under this Agreement as
determined by the DIRECTOR shall proceed without interruption.
10. BREACH OF CONTRACT
If either party violates or breaches any term of this Agreement, such violation or breach shall be
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deemed to constitute a default, and the other party has the right to seek such administrative,
contractual or legal remedies as may be suitable to the violation or breach; and, in addition, if
either party,by reason of any default,fails within fifteen(15)days after notice thereof by the other
party to comply with the conditions of the Agreement, the other party may terminate this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, or anything else to the contrary in this Agreement,
with the sole exception of an action to recover the monies the CITY has agreed to pay to the
CONSULTANT pursuant to Paragraph 4 hereof, no action shall be commenced by the
CONSULTANT against the CITY for monetary damages. CONSULTANT hereby further waives
any and all claims or rights to interest on money claimed to be due pursuant to this Agreement,
and waives any and all such rights to interest which it claims it may otherwise be entitled pursuant
to law,including,but not limited to,the Local Government Prompt Payment Act(50 ILCS 501/1,
et seq.),as amended,or the Illinois Interest Act(815 ILCS 205/1,et seq.),as amended.The parties
hereto further agree that any action by the CONSULTANT arising out of this Agreement must be
filed within one year of the date the alleged cause of action arose or the same will be time-barred.
The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any expiration, completion and/or termination of
this Agreement.
11. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
No official, director, officer, agent or employee of the CITY or CONSULTANT shall be charged
personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agreement or because
of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement.
12. NONDISCRIMINATION
In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement, there shall be no
discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, gender, gender
identity, age,race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, of the presence
of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification,and this requirement shall apply to,but not be limited to,the following: employment
advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for
training,including apprenticeship.
No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services
or activities made possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex, gender,
gender identity, race, color, creed, national origin, age except minimum age and retirement
provisions, sexual orientation, marital status or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical
disability. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision
of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension, in whole or in
part, of the Agreement by the CITY.
13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS
This Agreement and each and every portion thereof shall be binding upon the successors and the
assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no assignment shall be made without the
prior written consent of the CITY.
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14. DELEGATIONS AND SUBCONTRACTORS
Any assignment,delegation or subcontracting shall be subject to all the terms,conditions and other
provisions of this Agreement and the CONSULTANT shall remain liable to the CITY with respect
to each and every item, condition and other provision hereof to the same extent that the
CONSULTANT would have been obligated if it had done the work itself and no assignment,
delegation or subcontract had been made.CONSULTANT reserves the right to use subcontractors
and will notify the CITY in advance.
15. NO CO-PARTNERSHIP OR AGENCY
This Agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership,joint venture, employment or
other agency relationship between the parties hereto.
16. SEVERABILITY
The parties intend and agreed that, if any paragraph, sub-paragraph, phrase, clause or other
provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void or otherwise
unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
17. HEADINGS
The headings of the several paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of
convenience and for reference and in no way are they intended to define, limit or describe the
scope of intent of any provision of this Agreement, nor shall they be construed to affect in any
manner the terms and provisions hereof or the interpretation or construction thereof.
18. MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT
This Agreement and its attachments constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the subject
matter hereof and may not be changed, modified, discharged or extended except by written
amendment duly executed by the parties. Each party agrees that no representations or warranties
shall be binding upon the other party unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed
amendment hereof,or change order as herein provided.
19. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in,and shall be construed in accordance with,
the laws of the State of Illinois.Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any
rights pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County,Illinois. inQUEST
hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court of Kane County,Illinois for the
enforcement of any rights, the resolution of any disputes and/or for the purposes of any lawsuit
brought pursuant to this agreement or the subject matter hereof; and inQUEST agrees that service
by first class U.S. mail to Scott Hoesman, 180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 3510, Chicago, Illinois
60601 shall constitute effective service. Both parties hereto waive any rights to a jury.
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20. NEWS RELEASES
The CONSULTANT may not issue any news releases without prior approval from the
DIRECTOR,nor will the CONSULTANT make public proposals developed under this Agreement
without prior written approval from the DIRECTOR prior to said documentation becoming matters
of public record.
21. COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONSULTANTS
The CONSULTANT shall cooperate with any other consultants in the CITY's employ or any work
associated with the PROJECT.
22. INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC CONTRACTING
The CONSULTANT certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding on this contract as a result
of a violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E et seq.or any similar state or federal statute regarding bid rigging.
23. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
As a condition of this contract,the CONSULTANT shall have written sexual harassment policies
that include,at a minimum,the following information:
a. the illegality of sexual harassment;
b. the defmition of sexual harassment under state law;
c. a description of sexual harassment,utilizing examples;
d. the vendor's internal complaint process including penalties;
e. the legal recourse,investigative and complaint process available through the Illinois
Department of Human Rights,and the Illinois Human Rights Commission;
f. directions on how to contact the department and commission;
g. protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Human Rights Act.
A copy of such policies shall be provided by CONSULTANT to the Department of Human Rights
upon request pursuant to 775 ILCS 5/2-105, as amended.
24. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
All recommendations and other communications by the CONSULTANT to the DIRECTOR and
to other participants which may affect cost or time of completion, shall be made or confirmed in
writing. The DIRECTOR may also require other recommendations and communications by the
CONSULTANT be made or confirmed in writing.
25. NOTICES
All notices,reports and documents required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
mailed by First Class Mail,postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
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a. As to the CITY:
Karina Nava
Assistant City Manager
City of Elgin
150 Dexter Court
Elgin,Illinois 60120-5555
b. As to the CONSULTANT:
David Stone
Executive Partner
inQUEST Consulting,LLC
Two Prudential Plaza, Suite 3510
Chicago, Illinois 60601
26. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Notwithstanding any other provision of this AGREEMENT it is expressly agreed and understood
that in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT that the CONSULTANT shall
comply with all applicable federal, state, city and other requirements of law, including, but not
limited to, any applicable requirements regarding prevailing wages, minimum wage, workplace
safety and legal status of employees. Without limiting the foregoing, CONSULTANT hereby
certifies,represents and warrants to the CITY that all CONSULTANT's employees and/or agents
who will be providing products and/or services with respect to this AGREEMENT shall be legally
authorized to work in the United States.CONSULTANT shall also at its expense secure all permits
and licenses, pay all charges and fees and give all notices necessary and incident to the due and
lawful prosecution of the work, and/or the products and/or services to be provided for in this
AGREEMENT. The CITY shall have the right to audit any records in the possession or control of
the CONSULTANT to determine CONSULTANT's compliance with the provisions of this
paragraph. In the event the CITY proceeds with such an audit the CONSULTANT shall make
available to the CITY the CONSULTANT's relevant records at no cost to the CITY. CITY shall
pay any and all costs associated with any such audit.
27. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Each party agrees that it will not disclose to any third parties any confidential or proprietary
information obtained during the course of our work about the business of the other party, except
as required by law, or reasonably necessary to perform the services under this agreement. This
does not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the other
party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the CITY'S good faith compliance with
the provisions of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1, et seq.) shall not be
construed as, and shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement.
28. EXECUTION
This agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of
which shall constitute one and the same agreement. For the purposes of executing this agreement,
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any signed copy of this agreement transmitted by fax machine or e-mail shall be treated in all
manners and respects as an original document. The signature of any party on a copy of this
agreement transmitted by fax machine or e-mail shall be considered for these purposes as an
original signature and shall have the same legal effect as an original signature. Any such faxed or
e-mailed copy of this agreement shall be considered to have the same binding legal effect as an
original document.At the request of either party any fax or e-mail copy of this agreement shall be
re-executed by the parties in an original form.No party to this agreement shall raise the use of fax
machine or e-mail as a defense to this agreement and shall forever waive such defense.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into and executed this agreement
effective as of the date and year first written above.
INQUEST CONSULTING, LLC CITY OF ELGIN
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DEI Consulting:
Initial Strategy and Assessment
Support
A Proposal for the City of Elgin
January 21, 2022
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Building on the work we have partnered on in 2021 and conversations with Rick Kozal,Gail Cohen,and
Karina Nava we understand the City of Elgin is looking to further DEI efforts in 2022 including a cultural
assessment and initial strategy and structure support.
The objectives of this work are to:
• Understand the DEI current state internal strengths and opportunities to develop
recommendations and priorities,setting the foundation for a mid-long-term strategy.
• Move forward on immediate priorities in a strategic manner in parallel to the current state
assessment completion.
An Outline of Estimated Fees
Given that the evolution of this initiative will likely be an organic, holistic and highly collaborative process,
we would like to recommend that our work together be based upon a time and materials agreement. We've
outlined the likely known deliverables and associated fee estimates for this engagement.
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SERVICES/DELIVERABLES TIMING ESTIMATED FEES
I. Current State Assessment—develop holistic recommendations and
priorities based on strengths and opportunities of the employee
culture. 135 to 155 $74,250-
a. Assessment Planning and Design: 45-50 hours to align on objectives hours $85,250
and scope, determine focus areas, project plan development, initial
data review, design of assessment instruments, project
management, etc.
b. Data Gathering:40 to 50 hours for data collection. May include a
combination of survey,focus groups, interviews, and/or observation
days. Estimate assumes 12 focus groups and 5 interviews.
c. Data Review and Analysis: 30-35 hours for the review and analysis of
all collected data to identify themes and story.
d. Develop and Present Recommendations: Up to 30 hours to develop
recommendations, review with project team,facilitation of'A day
session to review recommendations, determine priorities and next
steps with leadership, project team, and key stakeholders.
II. Initial Structure and Immediate Priority Support—build momentum
for DEI while current state assessment is being completed.
50—60 $28,125 -
To accomplish this, we anticipate some or all of the following activities: hours $33,750
a. DEI Role—support hiring of DEI role including reviewing job
description, support sourcing, and contributing to onboarding.
b. Infrastructure—build connections and clarity across DEI
connected roles within the City of Elgin such as HR, Community
Engagement, Purchasing practices, Communications, and the
leadership team by facilitating discussions to clarify roles and how
to support each other and DEI efforts.
c. Leadership Team—facilitating discussions within with the
leadership team to build commitment and alignment, provide
additional education opportunities, clarify roles, and gather input.
d. Communication and messaging—support public and internal
campaigns to highlight DEI efforts by creating a high-level
communication plan for initial communications, contribute to
longer term planning, provide DEI perspective and expertise to
drafts.
Pricing assumes ten working sessions with the City of Elgin with 2
consultants, including preparation and follow up and 10 additional
hours working time to review job description, source candidates, etc.
III. General Thought Partnership and Consulting
a. Up to 20 hours of general consulting, advising or other support Up to 20 $0 $11,250
with senior or executive level resource. hours
TOTAL ESTIMATED FEES $102,375 -$130,250
Less 20%discount for Not-For-Profit status;total fees $81,900-$104,200
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Minority Supplier Designation
inQUEST is a certified LGBTBE (Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual,Transgendered Business Enterprise)as endorsed by
the NGLCC(National LGBT Chamber of Commerce). As such,your organization may allow inQUEST spend to
be tracked directly as a part of your supplier diversity program. Please visit www.nglcc.org if you require
further information.
Certificate Number: NGLCC10335
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Professional Services Arrangement
Your inQUEST Team
We are professionals with more than just decades of experience. We are dedicated and committed to
helping our clients achieve exceptional business outcomes by leveraging diversity and fostering equity and
inclusion in their workplace.
For this phase of the work your project team will include the inQUEST team members you have come to
know and trust:
• Tricia Dupilka—Engagement Lead—Day-to-day contact responsible for managing the project
including ensuring the right resources are engaged, impeccable execution, ensuring the right
resources are engaged and delivering a large portion of the work.
• David Stone—Executive Lead—Provide thought leadership,executive level support and facilitation,
and project oversight.
• Gloria Cotton—Thought partner and facilitator of sessions and focus groups.
Other resources may be brought in to support specific aspects of the work such as data analysis or focus
group facilitation.
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Tricia's 25+year career has moved between internal human resources isn't easy,but seeing clients take
leadership roles and consulting,continuously bringing what she has steps forward to create places
learned to inform the other. Her first work wound diversity and inclusion where everyone can bring all of
began early in her career when she was responsible for hiring civilian staff
for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and was part of a working team to themselves to work,be accepted
create an employee driven vision and values for the organization. and valued is truly gratifying."
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and solutions together in a pragmatic way.Her business education has
trained her that business results always matter and must be a focus,while + Leadership and talent development
her human side ensures that it is done with authenticity,care,and respect
for every individual. She understands how organizations work and her + Strategy,structure,process&culture
vast experience in coaching,career engagement,and human resource
processes,structure,systems and culture ensures solutions informs how + Career and employee engagement
she creates sustainable strategies with clients.
+ Scalable solutions focused on individual
Tricia has had internal leadership roles in large and small technology, change
consulting,service and government organizations.She has consulted and
created solutions for the USgovemment,Fortune 50 organizations and + Leadership coaching
mid sized firms.
Tricia is a certified coach and graduated with a B.Comm from the
University of Alberta and an MBA from the University of Calgary where she
wrote her thesis on:Interorganizational Learning:Knowledge Transfer
Between Organizations,which is the foundation of her partnering with
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master facilitator.His vast experience as an attorney,HR consultant,mediator,trainer, enhance processes and structures within
and facilitator enables clients to engage authentically,align strategically,and move organizations. Through this work,we are
forward purposefully with significant business results. able to strengthen our relationships,our
As a subject matter expert on specific dimensions of diversity,including race,gender, workplaces,and our communities—
generations,and sexual orientation,David's current work is focused on diversity and enabling us to ploy a part in creating a
inclusion,executive leadership and management,employee engagement,and more just and equitable world.
conflict resolution.
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empathy and intellectual rigor,coupled with a good amount of levity and humor.
He has the recognition of being the 2007 Trainer of the Year for his work with the
Center for Conflict Resolution In Chicago,where he also founded and served as the
executive vice-president of Chicago Jewish Day School.
David graduated summa cum laude with a B.A.in American Studies from Brandeis
University and his l.D.from Columbia Low School,where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone
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25 years of experience working with corporate,non-profit,union,non- measurable processes and
union and government entities.She is committed to helping individuals, practices that build truly inclusive
teams and organizations create and sustain environments where all people workplaces.”
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performance management,and giving performance feedback across lines Gloria is an expert in:
of difference(e.g.,style,generations,gender,sexual orientation,religion
and spirituality,chronic illness and disabilities).She also serves clients as a + Performance Management
mediator and collaborator for leveraging conflict for synergistic outcomes
that honor all stakeholders. and Employee Engagement
initiatives and Coaching
Gloria has experience working for professional organizations such as the
American Society for Training and Development and the Human Resources + Business or Employee
Management Association Committee—Training&Development Resource Group Development
Subcommittee.She is active in her community,working with the Double E and Sustainment
Program for high school students as well as Project Equal where she is a
past board member.In 2019 she was featured in Crain's Chicago Business' + Certifications for Internal
list of Notable Minorities in Accounting,Consulting&Law. Client Trainers
Gloria graduated from Loyola University Chicago where she received a B.S.
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Terms and Conditions
INFORMATION PROVIDED
inQUEST will assume that all information,assumptions, representations and data that you supply are
accurate and complete.We are not responsible for the independent verification of required information.
Problems with information quality and/or delays in providing such information may result in a delay in the
project delivery date or additional fees.
USE OF WORK PRODUCT
The work product provided to you under this agreement by inQUEST employees is intended solely for the
use of your internal management and is not intended to be used by outside parties without our prior
consent. inQUEST will add your organization's name to our client list upon completion of this project.
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
inQUEST retains exclusive rights to the intellectual capital such as methodologies, know-how, models,
proprietary tools, processes and any graphic or digitized representation of these now possessed,or
subsequently developed, by inQUEST.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Each party agrees that it will not disclose to any third parties any confidential or proprietary information
obtained during the course of our work about the business of the other party,except as required by law, or
reasonably necessary to perform the services under this agreement.This does not apply to information that
is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the other party.
TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION
Either party may terminate this engagement at any time with 30 days' written notice. In the event of
termination of this agreement,you will be billed for services performed and out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by inQUEST though the date of the termination.
The terms of this engagement may only be amended by the written agreement of both parties.
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EXPENSES AND INVOICING
Out-of-pocket expenses for this project,such as travel (airfare, hotel,ground transportation, parking,tolls,
mileage,etc.), materials reproduction or other related services will be billed at actual cost on a monthly
basis.
Service fees and out-of-pocket expenses will be billed monthly within the first 10 business days of the next
month.
Payment of our invoices is due within 30 days of receipt.
Payment by credit card will incur a 3%processing fee.
Sincerely,
Scott Hoesman
CEO
inQUEST Consulting, LLC
AGREED AND ACCEPTED BY:
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180 N. Stetson Street, Suite 3510
Chicago, IL 60601
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