This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services between the Chicago Park District and Graef-USA Inc. The contract is for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for an additional period. The contractor will provide architecture and engineering services to the Park District, and the contract includes provisions for indemnification, insurance, and termination. The scope of work includes providing experienced personnel to carry out the services in a timely fashion, and the contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• The contract is governed by the internal laws of the State of Illinois.
• The contractor must perform under the contract as an independent contractor and not as a representative, employee, agent, or partner of the Park District.
• The contract includes provisions for notices, requests, and documents to be sent to the addresses and persons set forth in the contract.
• 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.