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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
Affirmative
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 Board must first approve the award before the notice-to-proceed can be issued.
V. Explanation
McGuane (John) Park is an existing 9.8 acre park located in the Bridgeport Community area. The park consists of a field house, athletic fields, courts, playground and spray pool.
The field house was built in 1972 with a major accessibility improvements completed in 2010. The two story building is comprised of precast concrete structure and consisted of a full size gymnasium, a natatorium, and multi- purpose club rooms on both floors. The current field house is heavily used by the community but is in need of a substantial renovation to increase functionality and upgrade the look and feel of the building. The renovation work will address the basic physical structure/ infrastructure upgrades, new finishes and energy efficient lighting throughout. It will also add a new elevator to access the second floor. Site improvements generally will consist of improvements to the main entry, landscaping, spray pool, the existing courts and parking.
VI. General Conditions
1) Conflicts: The Agreement shall not be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provisions of 50 ILCS 105, the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act.
2) Ethics: The Chicago Park District’s Ethics Code, Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District, shall be incorporated into and made part of the agreement.
3) Contingent Liability: Any agreement lawfully entered into for a period of more than one year shall be executory only for the amounts for which the Park District may become
liable in succeeding fiscal years pursuant to Section 17(i) of the Chicago Park District Act, 70 ILCS 1505/17(i). All agreements authorized herein shall contain a clause that
Any expenditure beyond the current fiscal year is subject to appropriation in the subsequent fiscal year budget.
4) Economic Disclosure Statement (“EDS”): Contractor has submitted a full and complete.