Supply and Delivery of Engineered Wood Fiber Playground Safety Surfacing Materials

The contract is for the supply and delivery of engineered wood fiber playground safety surfacing materials to the Chicago Park District. The initial term of the contract is two years, with three one-year extension options. The contract amount is $475,440 for the initial term, and expenditures for services under each extension term will be authorized by annual appropriation and subject to each year's budget. The contractor must provide all equipment, fuel, labor, materials, transportation, trucks, vehicles, and any/all other services necessary to supply and deliver the materials. The contractor must also maintain an inventory of a sufficient amount of materials to ensure delivery within 24 hours. • The contract requires the contractor to provide samples of the engineered wood fiber materials for approval by the Chicago Park District. • The contractor must certify that the materials meet the gradation requirements of ASTM F 2075-04 and that no chemical treatments or additives are present. • The contractor must provide copies of testing procedures and results on the engineered wood fiber materials performed by an independent testing source. • The contract includes provisions for indemnification, insurance, and ownership of documents. • The contractor must comply with all federal and state tax requirements and government regulations. • The contract includes a minimum wage requirement of $13.00 per hour for employees of the contractor and subcontractors performing work on Park District property or at a Park District jobsite.