Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH V3 COMPANIES FOR DESIGN SERVICES AT PARK 564
(BIG MARSH) - ECOLOGIAL HABITAT RESTORATION AND DESIGN
SPECIFICATION NO. P-11007-080
Body
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 V3 Companies, for the purpose of providing Design services for the Habitat Restoration and Management of Big Marsh. No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: V3 Companies
7325 Janes Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517
Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation
Majority Interest: Robin L. Petroelje 11.89%
The rest are lower than 10%
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 $312,001.42
Scope of Services: The Chicago Park District recently acquired Park 564, a 278 acre property on the southeast side of Chicago in the area commonly known as the Calumet Area Reserve. An old industrial property, Planning & Construction are now underway to redevelop this property into a safe, open, and inviting park space for Chicago and the neighboring communities. All acreage will be developed to protect or further enhance the overall natural habitat of the park property including sensitivity to flora, fauna, and wetlands. The consultant will develop habitat restoration plans for the approximately 189 acres of wetland and open water areas of Park 564. The wetland and upland habitat restoration areas have been defined by the Big Marsh Framework Plan. This design proposal includes assessment and property evaluation, development of restoration alternatives and preparation of the 100% Construction Documents for the habitat restoration.
Affirmative
Action Goals: The Minority and Women-Owned Participation for this contract include: 25% Minority-Owned and 5% 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 Funding
Fiscal Year: 2015
Source of Funds: 361.8260.564.623020.NR001.G3.7.57680
361.8450.0564.627030.EP001.G4.06.57294
070.8450.0564. 623020.BD414.01.01.57680
IV. Procurement Information
The Department of Purchasing publicly advertised in 2011 a Request for Qualifications for Design and Engineering Services. The Board of Commissioners ("Board") approved in January 2012 the inclusion of over 100 firms in the pool of pre-qualified design and engineering firms, including V3 Companies ("V3"). The Board approved process requires that whenever a project award exceeds $200,000.00 the Board must first approve the award before the notice-to-proceed can be issued.
Pursuant to State Law, 50 ILCS 510 the "Local Government Professional Services Selection Act" V3 was selected for ecological design services at Big Marsh.
V. Explanation
Improvements to Park 564 will create new opportunities for residents of Chicago to enjoy nature, nature-based education opportunities and eco-recreation activities. Improvements are to consist of removing invasive species, shoreline regrading, planting native trees, shrubs and herbaceous materials, as well as environmental remediation. Transforming this former industrial site into usable recreational land will draw people to the Calumet Area from all over the region. This work is funded through grants from the EPA and the IDNR.
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 EDS.