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AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH 14 FIRMS FOR INCLUSION IN THE RAPID RESPONSE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRE-QUALIFIED POOL
SPECIFICATION NO. P-15000
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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 individual contracts with 14 firms for inclusion in the Rapid Response Construction Services pre-qualified pool. The firms were selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Qualifications. Inclusion in the pre-qualified pool does not guarantee any project award or compensation, and it only establishes the responsible bidders able to bid on pre-qualified pool projects. Lastly, no firm will become part of the pre-qualified pool and able to bid on a pre-qualified pool project until execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Contractors: 14 firms as listed on Exhibit A (attached and incorporated by this reference.)
Contract Type: Term Agreement
Contract Period: Initial contract term will expire on December 31, 2016. Four (4) additional one (1) year extension options available.
Contract Amount: Overall funding for the Rapid Response Construction Services program is based upon the annual Capital Program appropriation which is approved by the Board and is subject to any possible increase from funding that the Chicago Park District may receive from grant, TIF, or other sources. Annually, the Rapid Response Construction Services program accounts for about $16.6 million, or 24%, of the approximate $70 million capital budget (see Exhibit B for a project history summary of the previous Rapid Response pool). Lastly, during the term of the Rapid Response Construction Services pool, any project whose prices exceeds $2,500,000.00 will be presented to the Board for its approval before a Notice-to-Proceed can be issued.
Scope of Services: The scope of service will vary by pro...
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