This contract is for the supply and delivery of lumber and building materials to the Chicago Park District. The contract has an initial term of one year with four optional one-year extensions. The contractor, JL Corp dba Harry's Lumber Corp, will provide all necessary equipment, fuel, labor, materials, transportation, trucks, vehicles, and services to supply and deliver lumber and building materials throughout the Chicago Park District. The contract has a Not to Exceed (NTE) value of $1,500,000 annually. Some key points about this contract include:
• The contract was awarded through a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) process.
• The contractor has experience and capability to perform the services required in this contract.
• The contract includes provisions for affirmative action, conflicts, ethics, contingent liability, and economic disclosure.
• The contractor has submitted a full and complete Economic Disclosure Statement.
• The contract has a provision requiring compliance with Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District ("Governmental Ethics").