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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR PARK #598 DEVELOPMENT
SPECIFICATION NO. P-23001-009
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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 their designee to enter into a contract with Bear Construction Company in the amount of $4,407,966.00. The contractor was selected pursuant to a Request for Proposal (RFP). No work may commence and no payment shall be made to Bear Construction Company prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Contractor: Bear Construction Company
Business: Construction
Company Type: Business Corporation
Year Incorporation: 1984
Majority Interest: James Weinold, 50%
George Wienold, 50%
Contract Type: Construction Contract
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $4,407,966.00
Compliance Goals: The Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise participation is in compliance for this proposed contract. The Minority and Women-Owned participation for this contract includes: 25.76% MBE participation with two certified companies and 10.45% WBE participation with one certified company.
Scope of Services: The new park will be upgraded in accordance with community input and includes a new walking path, playground with engineered wood fibar surfacing, adult fitness area, pathways, seating, lighting, plaza, dog friendly area, and landscaping.
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent or their designee 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 Grant - Tax Increment Financing and State DCEO Grant
Fiscal Year: 2024
Source of Funds: 391.8260.0598.627030.TF001.19.08.56149 - $4,400,000
361.8260.0598.627030.DC001.XX.07.56149 - $250,000
IV. Procurement Information
Specification Number: P-23001-009
Date Issued: June 18, 2024
Number of Proposals Received: Five (5)
Date Bids Due: August 5, 2024
Bid Evaluation Detail: Lowest responsible and responsive bidder
Procurement History: Project was issued as an RFP
The RFP was issued to all members of the General Construction Services Pre-Qualified Pool within the category of New Construction/Renovation Services. Five (5) proposals were received with all deemed responsive. Planning & Construction along with the Project Architect thoroughly reviewed the proposals as to the quality of the proposal, compliance with MBE/WBE goals, cost for the services and past performance, where applicable. An additional interview discussion was held with one (1) of the submitters by Planning & Construction staff along with Purchasing to further discuss their proposal.
The responsive and compliant submitter selected possesses the professional qualifications and experience necessary for the satisfactory performance of the required services. The selected proposal was chosen by the Evaluation Committee in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in this RFP and in the best interest of the Park District.
V. Explanation
Park 598 (Near North Park) is the former Near North High School outdoor recreation area located at 1500 N Larrabee St. in the Near North Community Area. After Chicago Public Schools closed the high school in 2001, the land reverted back to the Chicago Housing Authority. The CHA transferred the 3.8-acre site to the Chicago Park District in May 2019 to be improved and used as a new park to serve the Near North Community.
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 provisions of the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, 50 ILCS 105/0.01 et seq.
2. Ethics: The agreement shall contain a provision requiring compliance with Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District ("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 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.