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File #: 14-2104-0910    Name: Park 562 Van Vlissingen Prairie Restoration Plan
Type: Action Item Status: New Business
File created: 8/29/2014 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/10/2014 Final action:
Title: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALTAMANU FOR DESIGN SERVICES AT PARK 562 (VAN VLISSINGEN PRAIRIE) - FRAMEWORK PLAN, ECOLOGIAL HABITAT RESTORATION AND DESIGN SPECIFICATION NO. P-11007-058
Sponsors: Cultural and Natural Resources
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Attachments: 1. Altamanu_MWBE_Schedules
Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALTAMANU FOR DESIGN SERVICES AT PARK 562
(VAN VLISSINGEN PRAIRIE) - FRAMEWORK PLAN, ECOLOGIAL HABITAT RESTORATION AND DESIGN
SPECIFICATION NO. P-11007-058
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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
contract with Atamanu, for the purpose of providing Design services for Wetland
Mitigation, Habitat Restoration and Framework Plan of Van Vlissingen Prairie. No work
May commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a
written agreement.

II. Award Information

Company: Altamanu
1700 W. Irving Park Road, Suite 202
Chicago, IL 60613

Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation

Majority Interest: Josephine Bellalta 51%
John Mac Manus 49%


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 $238,823.18

Scope of Services: The Chicago Park District recently acquired Park 562, a 140 acre property on the southeast side of Chicago in the Jeffrey Manor community. 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. This contract will allow the project to be brought to 100% construction documents. construction administration services for wetland mitigation, habitat restoration, nature playground, hiking trails, family recreation improvements, and community farming at Park 562. More info..

Affirmative
Action Goals: The Minority and Women-Owned Participation for this contract include: 2...

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