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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Space Haus, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional services to design building and exhibit renovations for Crabtree Nature Center located in Barrington Hills
Contract Value: $173,800.00
Contract Period: 4/13/2021 - 4/12/2023
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $173,800.00 (with $112,500.00 to be reimbursed by IDNR grant)
Accounts: Professional Services 51010.520830 and 51009.520830
Contract Number(s): #7400008940 for RFQ #21-80-09 issued under Solicitation #21-80-006316
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions via direct participation.
District(s): 15
Summary: The Crabtree Nature Center was established in 1970 and is in need of renovation to update exhibits and signage as well as improve accessibility and energy efficiency. Building renovations would include new entrance doors and welcome desk, redesigned and refreshed interpretive exhibits, energy-efficient lighting, windows and HVAC system replacement. Site enhancements would include new signage and access improvements. A $750,000.00 Museum Capital grant awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) would fund $112,500.00 (or roughly 65 percent) of the proposed design cost as well as roughly 70 percent of estimated construction costs. Forest Preserves staff evaluated 10 proposals in response to an RFP and determined Space Haus to be the most qualified to perform this time-sensitive design work.
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