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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR
CULTURAL CENTER RENOVATION AT GARFIELD PARK
SPECIFICATION NO. P-16008-058
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District:
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent or her designee to enter into a contract with Structures Construction, LLC in the amount of $2,819,019.00. The contractor was selected pursuant to a Request for Proposal (RFP). No work may commence, and no payment shall be made to contractor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Contractor: Structures Construction, LLC
Company Type: Limited Liability Company
Year Incorporation: 2004
Majority Interest: Constantine Fourlas 47.5%
Timothy Loucopoulos 47.5%
Abraham Kreml 5%
Contract Type: Construction Contract
Contract Period: Expiration of December 31, 2023
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $2,819,019.00
Affirmative Action: The Minority and Women-Owned Participation for this contract include:
25.70% Minority-owned, 7.09% Women-owned.
Scope of Services: The general scope of the renovation includes the demolition of existing theatre lighting and rigging features, the demolition and removal of walls and existing furnishings, installation of an elevator to serve all 3 floors, installation of an ADA platform lift, theatre lighting and rigging systems, acoustic panels and curtains, audio/visual systems and associated controls, electrical improvements for the new theatre equipment, HVAC improvements, plumbing improvements for theatre dressing rooms, and upgraded finishes and furnishings for theatre support spaces.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Capital
Fiscal Year: 2020
Source of Funds: 391.8260.0204.627012.TF001.21.08.55350
083.8260.0204.627012.BD123.01.01.55350
IV. Procurement Information
Specification Number: P-16008-058
Date Issued: January 6, 2023
Number of Bids/Proposals Received: Five (5)
Date Bids/Proposals Due: March 10, 2023
Bid Evaluation Detail: Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
Procurement History: Project was issued as an RFP
The RFP was issued to all 19 members of the pre-qualified pool of General Contractors within the category of Construction/Renovation. A total of five proposals were received. These proposals were carefully reviewed by Purchasing for responsiveness. Planning & Construction with Project Architect reviewed and evaluated the content of the responses relative to the project scope at the fieldhouse, total cost and all other identified evaluation criteria within the RFP.
The General Contractor’s proposal recommended for award demonstrated a full and complete understanding of the scope of work, includes a sub-contracting team with experience in the specialty areas required for this cultural center renovation, and a commitment of the necessary personnel to execute this project.
V. Explanation
The Cultural Center Renovations are a district-wide initiative to improve the Chicago Park District’s Cultural Centers throughout the city; the initial phase focuses on nine (9) centers located within the central and south regions. A Performance Venue Assessment report commissioned in 2019 by the Chicago Park District Department of Culture Arts & Nature identified the need for these improvements.
This work will upgrade our current theatrical systems to better meet the standards of the professional artists and educators who utilize our Cultural Centers to provide programming to patrons in and around the surrounding communities. The Department of Culture Arts & Nature provides a wide range of cultural programing at these centers, administers the Art Partners in Residence program, and facilitates other cultural partnerships. The improvements and upgrades to theatres will enhance these performance spaces and improve overall arts and cultural opportunities. This award for the Garfield Park Cultural Center Renovation is part of the first phase of the Cultural Center improvement program with more to come.
VI. General Conditions
1. Conflicts: No agreement authorized herein shall be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provision5s of the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, 50 ILCS 105/0.01 et seq.
2. Ethics: The Chicago Park District’s Ethics Code, Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District, shall be incorporated into and made part of all agreements authorized herein.
3. Contingent Liability: Any agreement lawfully entered into for a period of more than one year shall be executory only for the amounts for which the Park District may become liable in succeeding fiscal years pursuant to Section 17(i) of the Chicago Park District Act, 70 ILCS 1505/17(i). All agreements authorized herein shall contain a clause that any expenditure beyond the current fiscal year is subject to appropriation in the subsequent fiscal year budget
4. Economic Disclosure Statement (“EDS”): Contractors have submitted a full and complete EDS prior to execution of the contract.