This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services between the Chicago Park District and Milhouse Engineering and Construction, 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 provisions for insurance, indemnification, and termination. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contractor is required to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
• The contractor must maintain insurance as required by the RFQ.
• The contractor is responsible for indemnifying and holding harmless the Park District and its officials, employees, and agents.
• The contract can be terminated by the Park District for cause or convenience.
• The contractor must perform under the contract as an independent contractor and not as a representative, employee, agent, or partner of the Park District.