This contract is a Master Independent Contractor Agreement for Architecture and Engineering Services between the Chicago Park District and Indigo Ecological Design. The contract has a term 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 indemnification, insurance, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Some key aspects of the contract include:
* The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
* The contractor must maintain insurance as required by the RFQ.
* The contractor must indemnify and hold 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.