P-22018 Architecture and Engineering Services

This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services between the Chicago Park District and MKSK Inc. The contract is for a period of five years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The contractor will provide architecture and engineering services to the Chicago Park District, and the contract includes provisions for payment, termination, and indemnification. The contract also includes a list of points of contact, including Hugo Zapata, the purchasing contact for the Chicago Park District, and Jane Jordan, the contact person for MKSK Inc. Some 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 provide insurance as required by the contract. • The contractor must indemnify and hold harmless the Chicago Park District and its employees and agents from any claims or damages arising out of the performance of the work. • The contract includes a provision for termination, which can be initiated by either party with written notice. • The contract includes a provision for dispute resolution, which requires the parties to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Cook County in the State of Illinois.