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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CLAUSS BROTHERS, INC. FOR OSAKA GARDEN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO. P-18005
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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 Clauss Brothers, Inc., for the purpose of providing Landscape Maintenance Services at Osaka Garden. The contractor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Proposals ("RFP"). No work may commence and no payment shall be made to the contractor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: Clauss Brothers, Inc.
12N330 Switzer Road
Elgin, Illinois 60124
Company Type: Delaware Corporation
Majority Interest: See Attachment
Contract Type: Term
Contract Term: Two (2) years with three (3) one year extension options.
Contract Amount: $125,000 annually, not to exceed $250,000 during the initial two (2) year term.
Basis of Award: Most advantageous to the CPD taking into consideration price and the evaluation factors set forth in the RFP.
Scope of Services: To provide landscape maintenance of Osaka Garden, in Jackson Park near the northern end of Wooded Island in the Jackson Park Lagoon. Services include: specialized maintenance of garden elements; maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plant material and turf, including spring clean-up and site preparation; on-going maintenance; fall maintenance, clean-up and winterization; and winter maintenance.
Affirmative
Action Goals: The Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise participation for this contract include: 25% Minority Owned and 5% 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 ...
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