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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CAL RIPKEN, SR. FOUNDATION, INC. FOR PARK 580 "READ-DUNNING" ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD
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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 Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Inc. for the construction of the new artificial turf field at Park 580 "Read-Dunning". No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Inc.
1427 Clarkview Road, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21209
Company Type: Nonprofit Corporation 501(c)(3)
Contract Term: Upon execution of agreement, termination on December 31, 2027.
Contract Amount: $1,200,000.00 ($500,000.00 from Chicago Park District Capital Program)
Scope of Services: Construction of a new multi-use artificial turf field for senior baseball, soccer, lacrosse and football including sports lighting, new parking area with lighting, scoreboard, concrete central plaza - with bleachers, walking paths, berm viewing areas, new utilities and sewer, and landscaping. The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Inc. shall serve as the general contractor for the construction of the artificial turf field, with the balance the project to be constructed by Chicago Park District. The new park will be programmed heavily by local community little leagues, elementary sports, and high school sports including the new Chicago Public School programmed to the south of Park 580 (opening in 2019).
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Inc. (CRSF) teaches critical life lessons to at-risk young people through sports-themed programs and through creating safe places to learn, play, and grow. Since 2010, the CRSF has completed 75 Youth Development Parks (with new artificial turf fields) in over 20 states. CRSF's goal is to complete 90 Youth Development Parks by 2018 and 100 by the...
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