This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services between the Chicago Park District and Booth Hansen, LTD. The contract is for a period of five years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contractor will provide architecture and/or engineering services to the Chicago Park District on a project-specific basis. The contract includes provisions for payment, insurance, and indemnification, as well as requirements for compliance with laws and regulations. Some key points include:
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
• The contractor must maintain insurance as required by the contract.
• The contractor must indemnify and hold harmless the Chicago Park District and its officials, employees, and agents.
• The contract may be terminated by either party with written notice.
• The contractor must perform under the contract as an independent contractor and not as a representative, employee, agent, or partner of the Chicago Park District.