P-16008-General Contractor Services

The Master Independent Contractor Agreement for General Contractor Services is a contract between the Chicago Park District and Friedler Construction Company for general contractor services. The contract includes provisions for the scope of work, payment terms, and termination. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and is subject to the principles of conflicts of law. The contract includes the following key points: • The contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of up to three one-year extensions. • The contractor is required to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules. • The contractor is required to maintain insurance as required by the RFQ. • The contractor is required to indemnify and hold harmless the Park District and its commissioners, officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses. • The contract includes provisions for termination, including termination for cause or convenience. • The contract includes provisions for dispute resolution, including submission to the jurisdiction of the courts of Cook County in the State of Illinois. The contract is comprised of several identical counterparts, each to be fully signed by the parties and each to be considered an original having identical legal effect.