The contract is for the supply and delivery of lumber, building materials, and roofing supplies to the Chicago Park District. The contract has an initial term of one year, with four additional one-year extension options. The contract amount is not-to-exceed $2,088,071.00 for the initial contract term. The contract was awarded to Atlas & Associates, Inc. and JL Corp. d/b/a Harry's Lumber Corp through a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) process. The scope of work includes the supply and delivery of various lumber, building materials, and roofing supplies to the Chicago Park District on an as-needed basis. Some of the key products included in the contract are Southern Yellow Pine, plywood, wallboard, doors, flooring materials, and roofing supplies. The contract also includes provisions for the delivery of the materials to various locations within the Chicago Park District.
• The contract has a total of 20 categories for bid, with three sections: Lumber, Building Materials, and Roofing Supplies.
• The contract was publicly advertised, and three bids were received.
• The contract was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for each category.
• The contract includes provisions for the payment of invoices, with a 30-day payment term.
• The contract also includes provisions for the termination of the contract, with a 30-day notice period.
• The contract includes a provision for the resolution of disputes, with a requirement for mediation and arbitration.
• The contract includes a provision for the indemnification of the Chicago Park District, with a requirement for the vendors to indemnify and hold harmless the Chicago Park District.