The Chicago Park District has awarded a contract to Brandenburg Industrial Services Company for general contractor services. The contract has a term of one year with the possibility of up to three additional one-year extensions. The contractor will provide services as needed by the Park District, and the contract includes provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Prevailing Wage Act and the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commission.
• The contractor must maintain insurance as required by the contract, including workers' compensation and general liability insurance.
• The contractor must indemnify and hold harmless the Park District and its employees, officials, and agents against any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of the performance of the work.
• The contract may be terminated by either party upon written notice, and the contractor is not entitled to any damages due to termination.
• The contractor must perform the work as an independent contractor and not as an employee or agent of the Park District.