Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH DIGITAS INC., FOR THE CREATION OF MOBILE
APPLICATION FOR NIGHT OUT IN THE PARKS SERIES
BODY
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 his designee to enter into a contract with Digitas Inc., dba DigitasLBi for the creation of a Mobile Application for Night Out in the Parks series. No work may commence and no payment shall be made prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Contractor: Digitas Inc., dba DigitasLBi
180 N. LaSalle
Suite 200
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Company Type: Corporation
Year Incorporated: 2007
Majority Interest: Publicis Groupe Operating Divisions LLC 100%
Contract Period: Three (3) year initial contract term, with two (2) one (1) year extension options
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $570,000 over the initial three year contract term: $330,000.00 for the initial implementation and $120,000 annually for maintenance.
Scope of Services: To create and maintain a mobile friendly application with interactive access, integrated customer engagement and event information for the Night Out in the Parks series
Affirmative
Action Goals: The minority and woman owned participation for this contract includes: 25% minority owned and 5% woman 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 of the Agreement on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Capital and Operating
Fiscal Year: 2015-2017
Source of Funds: Capital: 034.8230.8230.627050.PK071.01.01.57208 $390,000 in 2015,
Operating: 001.8155.8155.623020.01.01.00001 2016 and 2017 fo...
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