This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services between the Chicago Park District and FGM Architects Inc. The contract is for a period of five years with the possibility of an additional one-year extension. The contractor will provide architecture and/or engineering services to the Park District for various projects. The contract includes terms and conditions for the provision of services, payment, and termination. The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules, and must indemnify and hold harmless the Park District and its employees, agents, and volunteers.
• The contract is governed by the internal laws of the State of Illinois.
• The contractor must perform under the contract 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.