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File #: 15-2244-0311    Name: Garfield Conservatory Children's Garden
Type: Action Item Status: Withdrawn
File created: 2/27/2015 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/11/2015 Final action:
Title: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY - ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHILDREN'S GARDEN SPECIFICATION NO. P-11007-082
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Attachments: 1. Hitchcock Design Group-Schedule A-B
Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
DESIGN & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY -
ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS CHILDREN'S GARDEN
SPECIFICATION NO. P-11007-082

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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 Hitchcock Design Group, for the purpose of providing design and engineering services for the Garfield Park Conservatory Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden. The contractor was selected pursuant to a design and engineering pre-qualified pool Request for Services. No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a notice-to-proceed.

II. Award Information

Company: Hitchcock Design Group
180 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 003
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Company Type: Illinois Corporation

Majority Interest: Richard Hitchcock 57.15%
Geoffrey Roehll 14.30%
Bill Inman 14.30%
David Frigo 2.85%
Eric Hornig 2.85%
Steven Konters 2.85%
Timothy King 2.85%
Mark Underwood 2.85%

Contract Type: Design Services Contract

Contract Term: Two years

Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $410,665.00. A not-to exceed basic services fee of $380,815.00, plus a reimbursable expense allowance of $29,850.00 comprise the total contract award not to exceed amount of $410,665.00.

Scope of Services: The scope of services includes the landscape architectural design and engineering associated with the renovation of the Children's Garden, an indoor tropical exhibit within the Garfield Park Conservatory. The Consultant will produce concept images, construction drawings, and a complete bid package including all relevant technical specifications, schedule of unit prices, cost forms and any other relevant materials along with an updated project cost estimates. Consultant will coordinate with other City departments and agencies as required to s...

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