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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH F.H. PASCHEN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHILDREN'S GARDEN AT THE GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY
SPECIFICATION P-23007
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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 her designee enter into a contract with FH Paschen for construction of the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The contractor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Proposals ("RFP"). No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: F.H. Paschen
5515 N. East River Road
Chicago, IL 60656
Company Type: Limited Liability
Majority Interest: 87% - James V. Blair, 5515 N. East River Road, Chicago IL 60656
Contract Term: Two (2) years with two (2) 1-year extension options.
Contract Amount: $8,581,000.00
Scope of Services: Construction of the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden at the Garfield Park Conservatory
Affirmative
Action Goals: The Minority- and Women-Owned Participation for this contract include: Twenty-six (26)% Minority-Owned and Six (6) % 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 and Capital Grant
Fiscal Year: 2023
Source of Funds*: Private Grants and Donations - $4.5M
State Grant - $1.75M
Tax Increment Financing - $2M
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