Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STL ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES AT WILLIAMS PARK
SPECIFICATION NO. P-11007-113
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or his designee enter into a contract with STL Architects for the purpose of providing architectural design services. No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: STL Architects
808 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation
Majority Interest: Luis Collado 50%
Jose Luis De La Fuente 50%
Contract Type: Design and Professional Services
Contract Term: Two (2) year initial term with two (2) additional one (1) year extension options
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $475,830.00
Scope of Services: Architectural Design Services and Construction Administration
Affirmative
Action Goals: The Minority- and Women-Owned Participation for this contract include: 47% Minority-Owned and 12% Women-Owned.
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the Agreement and the Secretary to
attest as to the signing of the Agreement and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Capital
Fiscal Year: 2016
Source of Funds: 31.8260.0261.627012.CP001.01.01.56200
IV. Procurement Information
The Department of Purchasing publicly advertised in 2011 a Request for Qualifications for Design and Engineering Services. The Board of Commissioners ("Board") approved in January 2012 the inclusion of over 100 firms in the pool of pre-qualified design and engineering firms, including STL Architects ("STL"). The Board approved process requires that whenever a project award exceeds $200,000.00 the Board must first approve the award before the notice-to-proceed can be issued.
V. Explanation
The Park District and the Chicago Housing Authority are partnering to construct a new fieldhouse in Chicago Park District owned Williams Park. The existing “D” size fieldhouse does not adequately meet the needs of the community. The Chicago Housing Authority will contribute $6,000,000 dollars for the demolition of the existing “D” size fieldhouse and the design and construction of a new fieldhouse in the park.
VI. General Conditions
1) Conflicts: The Agreement shall not be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provisions of 50 ILCS 105, the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act.
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 the agreement.
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”): Contractor has submitted a full and complete.