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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RADA ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES AT MCGUANE (JOHN) PARK
SPECIFICATION NO. P-16015-044
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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 RADA Architects for the purpose of providing architectural design services. No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: RADA Architects LTD
233 N. Michigan Avenue, STE 1900
Chicago, IL 60601
Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation
Majority Interest:
Contract Type: Design and Professional Services
Contract Term: Two (2) year initial term with two (2) additional one (1) year extension options
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $519,296.00
Scope of Services: Architectural Design Services and Construction Administration
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Action Goals: The Minority- and Women-Owned Participation for this contract include: 25% Minority-Owned and 64% Women-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 Grants
Fiscal Year: 2018
Source of Funds: 391.8260.002.627012.TF001.18.8.55770
IV. Procurement Information
The Department of Purchasing publicly advertised in 2016 a Request for Qualifications for Design and Engineering Services. The Board of Commissioners ("Board") approved in April 2017 the inclusion of firms in the pool of pre-qualified design and engineering firms, including RADA Architects ("RADA"). The Board approved process requires that whenever a project award exceeds $400,000.00 the Bo...
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