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File #: 25-1169-1008    Name: Contract Extension to FH Paschen for Construction of Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden at the Garfield Park Conservatory
Type: Action Item Status: New Business
File created: 9/12/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/8/2025 Final action:
Title: REQUEST TO EXERCISE THE AGREEMENT'S FIRST ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OPTION WITH F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSON & ASSOCIATES LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHILDREN'S GARDEN AT THE GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY SPECIFICATION NO. P-23007
Sponsors: Cultural and Natural Resources
Indexes: Contract Extension
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REQUEST TO EXERCISE THE AGREEMENT'S FIRST ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OPTION WITH F.H. PASCHEN, S.N. NIELSON & ASSOCIATES LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHILDREN'S GARDEN AT THE GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY
SPECIFICATION NO. P-23007

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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 Director of Purchasing and the Director of the Department of Planning and Construction recommend an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent or his designee to exercise the first one (1) year extension option with F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielson & Associates LLC for Construction of the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden at the Garfield Park Conservatory, Specification No. P-23007.

II. Initial Award Information

Date of Award: September 13, 2023, Park District Commissioner Board Meeting

Contractor F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC
5515 East River Road
Chicago, IL 60656

Company Type: Limited Liability

Majority Interest: James V. Blair 87%
5515 N. East River Road, Chicago IL 60656

Contract Period: Initial contract period from December 13, 2023 to December 12, 2025. If extended, the first extension option will run from December 13, 2025 to December 12, 2026. One option to extend for an additional year remaining. If the extension option is exercised, funding shall be subject to annual appropriations.

Contract Amount: Not to exceed $9,168,633.18 for the entire term of the Agreement, including any extension options. This amount includes a change order of $587,633.18 approved by the Board on September 11, 2024. Expenditures for services remain subject to annual appropriations and each year's budget.

Scope of Services: For Construction of the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
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