This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services between the Chicago Park District and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP. The contract is for a period of one year with options for up to three one-year extensions. The contractor will provide architecture and engineering services to the Park District for various projects. The contract includes provisions for payment, insurance, and indemnification, as well as requirements for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
• The contractor must provide proof of insurance and indemnify the Park District against any claims or damages.
• The contract includes options for up to three one-year extensions.
• The contractor must perform the services as an independent contractor and not as an employee or agent of the Park District.