This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services between the Chicago Park District and JP Architects, Ltd. The contract is for a period of five years with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contractor will provide architecture and engineering services to the Park District on a project-specific basis. The contract includes provisions for indemnification, insurance, and termination. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to prevailing wage, workers' compensation, and equal employment opportunity. The contract also includes provisions for notices, requests, and documents, as well as a dispute resolution process.
• The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.
• The contractor must perform as an independent contractor and not as a representative, employee, agent, or partner of the Park District.
• The contract includes provisions for termination, including termination for cause or convenience.
• The contractor must provide proof of insurance and comply with all applicable insurance requirements.
• The contract includes provisions for changes to the scope of work and for payment.