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File #: 24-1130-0911    Name: Contract Award to Bear Construction Company for Park 598 Development
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 8/16/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/11/2024 Final action: 9/11/2024
Title: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BEAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR PARK #598 DEVELOPMENT SPECIFICATION NO. P-23001-009
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Attachments: 1. MWBE Schedules - Bear Construction
Title

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...

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