This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for General Contractor Services between the Chicago Park District and Leopardo Companies, Inc. The contract is for a period of five years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contractor will provide general contractor services to the Park District for various projects. The contract includes provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Prevailing Wage Act and the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commission.
• The contract is governed by the internal 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 notices, requests, and documents to be sent to the parties.
• The contract is comprised of several identical counterparts, each to be fully signed by the parties.