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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR DISTRICT WIDE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
SPECIFICATION NO. P-14000
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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 and CEO or his designee to enter into contracts with eight firms for inclusion in the group of responsible bidders eligible to provide Bus Transportation Services for District Wide Programs and Events. The group of responsible bidders was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised target market Invitation for Bid. No work may commence and no payment shall be made prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Contractors: Eight (8) companies as listed on Exhibit A (attached and incorporated by this reference.)
Contract Type: Term Agreement
Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of contract execution with four (4) additional one (1) year extension options.
Contract Amount: Funding shall be based upon annual appropriation. Expenditures for services under each extension term will be authorized by annual appropriation and subject to each year's budget.
Affirmative Action
Goals: Bidding in this target market Invitation for Bid was restricted to certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. Therefore, compliance goals are fulfilled as long as the bidder is either a certified MBE or WBE.
Scope of Services: To transport participants and staff in Chicago Park District programs for field trips (e.g. summer day camp field trips) and events (e.g. leagues).
II. Award Information (Cont.)
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...
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