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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PARKWAY ELEVATORS, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ELEVATORS, ADA LIFTS: VERTICAL, PLATFORM, STAGE, LULA AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
SPECIFICATION NO. P-25023
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To: The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section C.3.a. of the Code of the Chicago Park District (the “Code”), the Director of Purchasing and the Director of Facility Management recommend that the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District (the “Board”) authorize the General Superintendent or their designee to enter into a contract (the “Contract”) with Parkway Elevators, Inc. (the “Awardee”) for Maintenance and Repair of Elevators, ADA Lifts: Vertical, Platform, Stage, LULA and Wheelchair Lifts, districtwide. The Awardee was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (“IFB”).
II. Award Information; Authorization
Awardee: Parkway Elevators, Inc.
2944 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation
Beneficial Interest: As noted in Section VI (4) below, the Awardee has submitted an Economic Disclosure Statement (“EDS”). As required by Chapter I, Section D.1(a)(1) of the Code, Section II(B)(2) of the Awardee’s EDS discloses the following persons or legal entities having a direct or indirect, current or prospective beneficial interest (including ownership) in excess of 7.5% of the Awardee:
John Posluszny 100%
Contract Period: Two (2)-year initial term with four (4) additional one (1)-year extension options. If contract extension options are exercised, funding shall be based upon annual appropriations.
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed (NTE) $349,610 annually [$699,220 for the initial 2-year term]. The Contract is a DUR (Depends Upon Requirements) contract, where the actual annual spending for the initial contract term and each contract extension term are based on the Chicago Park District’s identified needs and will be authorized by annual appropriation subject to each year’s budget.
Year one (1) of initial contract term: $349,610
-Category A: Monthly Maintenance $153,360
-Category B: Service Calls-On Demand $196,250
Year two (2) of initial contract term: $349,610
-Category A: Monthly Maintenance $153,360
-Category B: Service Calls-On Demand $196,250
Compliance
Goals: The Minority Owned Business Enterprise (“MBE”) and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“WBE”) participation for the Contract meets the compliance goals of 25% MBE participation and 5% WBE participation. The Awardee’s bid for the Contract includes 25% MBE participation and 5% WBE participation.
Scope of Services: Supply and delivery of maintenance and repair of elevators, ADA lifts: vertical, platform, stage, LULA and wheel chair lifts, throughout the Park District.
Authorization: Authorize the General Superintendent or their designee to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Contract, subject to the review and approval of the General Counsel. Authorize the General Superintendent or their designee to execute the Contract and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Contract and keep an original copy of the Contract on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Operating
Fiscal Year: 2026-2028
Source of Funds: 001.8485.8485.623130
IV. Procurement Information
Specification Number: P-25023
Date Advertised: September 4, 2026
Date Bids Due: October 2, 2026
Number of Bids Received: 2 Bidders
Bid Evaluation Detail: Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
This Contract was publicly advertised as an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”), and there was a total of two (2) categories for bid. Two (2) bids were submitted and were received on the due date and time. The Department of Purchasing (“Purchasing”) reviewed all bids received and found each of the two (2) bidders being both responsive and responsible. The Department of Facility Management reviewed the bid of the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and it has been determined that the Awardee is the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
V. Explanation
The Department of Facility Management (“DFM”) is responsible for the maintenance of elevators and Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) compliant lifts for the building facilities throughout the Chicago Park District (“Park District”). DFM’s oversight of 60 elevators and 22 ADA lifts - including vertical, platform, stage, LULA and wheel chair lifts - (collectively, the “Equipment”) requires monthly maintenance and repair services performed by trained and licensed elevator mechanics. The Equipment varies in age, manufacturer, size, and frequency of use. In addition, on-call and emergency services are routinely required from a responsive and responsible vendor at various locations. This Equipment has daily usage for Special Recreation programming, camps, and cultural events and requires prompt and consistent high-quality service on a monthly and on-call emergency basis for safety and ADA accessibility to park facilities. Additionally, Parkway Elevators, Inc. has the experience, capacity, and ability to provide the services required in this Contract, with both scheduled monthly services and responsiveness to on-call, emergency services.
Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Park District to award Parkway Elevators, Inc. the Contract for maintenance and repair of elevators, ADA lifts: vertical, platform, stage, LULA and wheel chair lifts, throughout the Park District.
VI. General Conditions
1) Conflicts: No agreement shall be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provisions of the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, 50 ILCS 105/0.01 et seq.
2) Code of the Chicago Park District: The Contract shall be subject to the Code of the Chicago Park District, including but not limited to Chapter III (“Governmental Ethics”).
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 Chicago Park District may become liable in succeeding fiscal years pursuant to Section 17(i) of the Chicago Park District Act, 70 ILCS 1505/0.01 et seq.
4) Economic Disclosure Statement: Awardee has submitted a full and complete EDS prior to submission to the Board.