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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SMNG A ARCHITECTS P.C. FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AT RIIS (JACOB) PARK (#123)
SPECIFICATION NO. P-16015-108
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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 the designee enter into a contract with SMNG A Architects for the purpose of providing architectural design services at Riis (Jacob) Park (#123). The Consultant was selected pursuant to a Request for Services (“RFS”). The total contract award shall not exceed $788,350.00. No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: SMNG A Architects
943 West Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60642
Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation
Majority Interest: Todd Niemiec 98%
Jack Murchie 2%
Contract Type: Design and Professional Services
Contract Term: Master Agreement through May 2021
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $788,350.00.
Scope of Services: Architectural Design Services and Construction Administration.
Affirmative
Action Goals: The Minority- and Women-Owned Participation for this contract include: 49% 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
Fiscal Year: 2021
Source of Funds: Capital Grant Funds
391.8260.123.627012.TF001.21.8.57497
IV. Procurement Information
Specification Number: P-16015-108
Date Issued: January 6, 2021
The Request for Services (RFS) was issued to SMNG A Architects via the Pre-Qualified Design and Professional Services Pool for Architecture. The Board approval 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
Riis (Jacob) Park (#123) is a 57.3-acre park located in the Belmont-Cragin Community Area. The Chicago Park District seeks the services of an architectural design team to prepare design and bid documents for the rehabilitation of the exterior and interior of the fieldhouse. The general scope of services for the project includes, but may not be limited to, architectural and landscape design (hardscape elements), renderings, cost estimates, topographic/utility survey, engineering (including but not limited to sewer, water, HVAC, electric, and civil), contract documents (including technical specifications and details as necessary), construction administration, and construction observation services.
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.