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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CLAUSS BROTHERS, INC., FOR OSAKA GARDEN MAINTENANCE SERVICES
SPECIFICATION P-23014
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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 Clauss Brothers, Inc., for Osaka Garden Maintenance Services. 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: Clauss Brothers, Inc.
12N330 Switzer Road
Elgin, Illinois 60124
Company Type: Business Corporation
Majority Interests: Walter H. Clauss 43.76%, Gladys M. Stevenson 35.74%, James A. Stevenson 10.5%, Peter A. Stevenson 8.0%, Patricia Clauss 2.0%.
Contract Term: Two (2) years, with three (3) additional one (1) year extension options.
Contract Amount: $500,000 for the for the initial 2-year term, not to exceed $250,000 annually. Accordingly, the amount expended annually for these services will depend upon requirements and if requested will be in addition to the amount for standard services. If extension options are exercised, funding shall be based upon available annual appropriations.
Scope of Services: To provide landscape maintenance and improvement services for Osaka Garden in Jackson Park. 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 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 Supe...
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