HomeMy WebLinkAboutSole-Source Agreement - SP +Parking Garage Management Services 1.1.26-12.31.27 (525 Church, 1800 Maples, 821 Davis) Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
CC: Members of Administration and Public Works Committee
From: Michael Rivera, Interim Administrative Services Director
Subject: Approval of a Sole-Source Agreement with SP+ for Parking Garage
Management Services
Date: October 27, 2025
Recommended Action:
Staff requests City Council approve a sole source contract with SP+ (200 E. Randolph St.,
Suite 5475, Chicago, Illinois 60611) for $634,369 in 2026 and $654,966 in 2027 for parking
management services in the three City-owned parking garages (525 Church St., 1800 Maple
Ave., and 821 Davis St.). A sole-source contract requires a two-thirds vote of the City
Council.
Funding Source:
Funding will be split from the three parking garage “Contract Servicing” G/L accounts
(505.19.7025.62400, 505.19.7036.62400, and 505.19.7036.62400) with a total anticipated
2026 budget of $1,150,000.
Council Action:
For Action
Summary:
The existing agreement with SP+ for parking management services ends on December 31,
2025. This was initially signed in late 2022 as a 1-year contract for 2023 with two additional 1-
year options for 2024 and 2025. Parking staff were pleased with the level of service provided,
and executed the 1-year options for 2024 and 2025. Overall, SP+ has provided the City with
parking management services at the three City-owned garages for over 10 years, and its staff
has a wealth of institutional knowledge about the garages and day-to-day operations.
The proposed pricing for 2026 and 2027 reflects a 3.5% YoY increase in costs, which are due
to union labor increases and the cost of licenses for the garage intercom systems to connect
to the 24/7 SP+ call center. In April of 2020, SP+ worked closely with Parking staff and
agreed to amend the existing agreement to reflect a decrease in traffic in the garages due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a reduction in the total annual cost from $1,466,025 to
$413,984. Since then, SP+ has increased contract amounts marginally to cover rising costs
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of providing the requested services to the City; their management fees have remained flat. In
late 2022, Parking staff released an RFP for garage management services and received
several bids; SP+ submitted the most competitive bid.
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Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
CC: Members of Administration and Public Works Committee
From: Michael Rivera, Interim Administrative Services Director
Subject: Sole Source Contract with SP+ for Parking Garage Management
Services
Date: 10/14/2025
Recommended Action:
Staff requests City Council approve a sole source contract with SP+ (200 E. Randolph St.
Suite 7700, Chicago, Illinois 60611) for $634,369 in 2026 and $654,966 in 2027 for parking
management services in the three City-owned parking garages (525 Church St., 1800 Maple
Ave., and 821 Davis St.).
Funding Source:
Funding will be split from the three parking garage “Contract Servicing” G/L accounts
(505.19.7025.62400, 505.19.7036.62400, and 505.19.7036.62400) with a total anticipated
2026 budget of $1,150,000.
Council Action:
For Action
Summary:
The existing contract with SP+ for parking management services ends on 12/31/2025. This
was initially signed in late 2022 as a 1-year contract for 2023 with two additional 1-year
options for 2024 and 2025. Parking staff were pleased with the level of service provided, and
executed the 1 year options for 2024 and 2025. Overall, SP+ has provided the City with
parking management services in the three City-owned garages for over 10 years, and their
staff has a wealth of institutional knowledge about the garages and the day-to-day operations.
CC:
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The proposed pricing for 2026 and 2027 reflect a 3.5% YoY increase in costs, which are due
to union labor increases and the cost of licenses for the garage intercom systems to connect
to the 24/7 SP+ call center. In April of 2020, SP+ worked closely with Parking staff and
agreed to amend the existing agreement at the time to reflect a decrease in traffic in the
garages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result reduced the total annual cost from
$1,466,025 to $413,984. Since then, SP+ has increased the contract amounts marginally to
cover the rising costs to provide the requested services to the City; their management fees
have remained flat. In late 2022 Parking staff released an RFP for garage management
services and received several bids, and SP+ came in with the most competitive pricing.
The City recently installed a brand new TIBA parking access control system in the three
garages, and SP+ staff in the garages were an integral part of the transition. They reached
out to all existing monthly parking customers, coordinated the distribution of new credentials,
and trained on the new back-end software. Additionally, the 24/7 call center that SP+
manages and uses to support the City’s garages has been integrated with the new TIBA
hardware.
SP+ is uniquely suited to remain the provider of garage management services with the City,
due to the existing long-term relationship with SP+, their knowledge of the garages and new
TIBA equipment, the integration of their call center into the garage infrastructure, and the
overall price for services. Any attempt to change vendors to provide these services would
almost certainly create a negative impact on day to day operations in the garages, affecting
residents, City employees, and visitors. Parking staff recommends City Council approve the
sole source contract extension. The City’s legal department is currently working on the final
draft of the professional services agreement at this time, but it will be substantially similar to
previous agreements. Upon approval, the City Manager will be authorized to further negotiate
terms, but the total costs will be set based on the above figures and the figures in the
attached quote sheet.
Attachments:
SP+ Quote Sheet: 2026 and 2027 Pricing
Previous Professional Services Agreement with SP+ Signed and Executed 12/14/2022
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CITY OF EVANSTON
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
The parties referenced herein desire to enter into an agreement for professional
services for parking management services in three City-owned parking garages.
THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) entered
into this 26th day of November, 2025, between the City of Evanston, an Illinois
municipal corporation with offices located at 909 Davis Street, Evanston Illinois
60201 (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), and SP PLUS LLC, with offices located
at 501 Commerce St., Ste. 1210, Nashville, TN 37203 (hereinafter referred to as
“SP”) (collectively, the “Parties”). Compensation for all basic Services (“the
Services”) provided by SP pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall not exceed
$ 1,289,335.00.
I. COMMENCEMENT DATE
SP shall commence the Services on 01/01/2026.
II. TERM
The Term of this Agreement shall be for twenty-four (24) months, such that it shall
terminate on December 31, 2027 unless earlier terminated pursuant to the
provisions of this Agreement. If this Agreement provides for renewals after an
initial term, no renewal shall begin until agreed to in writing by both Parties prior
to December 31, 2027.
III. PAYMENTS
City shall pay SP those fees as provided here: Payment shall be made upon
the completion of each task for a project, as set forth in Exhibit A – Project
Milestones and Deliverables. Any expenses in addition to those set forth
here must be specifically approved by the City in writing in advance.
IV. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
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SP shall perform the services (the “Services”) set forth here: Services are those as
defined in the City’s Request for Proposal/Qualifications No. # 22-57 (attached
hereto as Exhibit B) and SP’s Response to the Proposal (attached hereto as Exhibit
C). Services may include, if any, other documented discussions and agreements
regarding scope of work and cost (if applicable, attached hereto as Exhibit D).
V. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Services. SP shall perform the Services in a professional and
workmanlike manner. All Services performed and documentation
(regardless of format) provided by SP shall be in accordance with the
standards of reasonable care and skill of the profession, free from
errors or omissions, ambiguities, coordination problems, and other
defects. SP shall take into account any and all applicable plans and/or
specifications furnished by City, or by others at City’s direction or
request, to SP during the term of this Agreement. All materials,
buildings, structures, or equipment designed or selected by SP shall be
workable and fit for the intended use thereof, and will comply with all
applicable governmental requirements. SP shall require its employees
to observe the working hours, rules, security regulations and holiday
schedules of City while working and to perform its Services in a
manner which does not unreasonably interfere with the City’s business
and operations, or the business and operations of other tenants and
occupants in the City which may be affected by the work relative to
this Agreement. SP shall take all necessary precautions to assure the
safety of its employees who are engaged in the performance of the
Services, all equipment and supplies used in connection therewith, and
all property of City or other parties that may be affected in connection
therewith. If requested by City, SP shall promptly replace any
employee or agent performing the Services if, in the opinion of the
City, the performance of the employee or agent is unsatisfactory.
SP is responsible for conforming its final work product to generally-
accepted professional standards for all work performed pursuant to
this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement accords any third-party
beneficiary rights whatsoever to any non-party to this Agreement that
any non-party may seek to enforce. SP acknowledges and agrees that
should SP or its sub-contractors provide false information, or fail to be
or remain in compliance with this Agreement, the City may void this
Agreement. SP warrants and states that it has read the Contract
Documents, and agrees to be bound thereby, including all performance
guarantees regarding SP’s work and all indemnity and insurance
requirements.
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SP shall obtain prior approval from the City prior to sub-contracting
with any entity or person to perform any of the work required under
this Agreement. If SP sub-contracts any of the services to be performed
under this Agreement, the sub-contractor agreement shall provide that
the services to be performed under any such agreement shall not be
sublet, sold, transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of to another
entity or person without the City’s prior written consent. SP shall be
responsible for the accuracy and quality of any sub-contractor’s work.
All sub-contractor agreements shall include verbatim or by reference
the provisions in this Agreement binding upon SP as to all Services
provided by this Agreement, such that it is binding upon each and
every sub-contractor that does work or provides Services under this
Agreement.
SP shall cooperate fully with the City, other City contractors, other
municipalities and local government officials, public utility companies,
and others, as may be directed by the City. This shall include
attendance at meetings, discussions and hearings as requested by the
City. This cooperation shall extend to any investigation, hearings or
meetings convened or instituted by the City, any of its departments,
and/or OSHA relative to this Project, as necessary. SP shall cooperate
with the City in scheduling and performing its Work to avoid conflict,
delay in or interference with the work of others, if any, at the Project.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the nature and scope of Services
specified in this Agreement may only be modified by a writing
approved by both Parties. This Agreement may be modified or
amended from time to time; provided, however, that no such
amendment or modification shall be effective unless reduced to writing
and duly authorized and signed by the authorized representatives of
the Parties.
B. Representation and Warranties. SP represents and warrants that:
(1) SP possesses and will keep in force all required licenses to perform
the Services; (2) the employees of SP performing the Services are fully
qualified, licensed as required, and skilled to perform the Services.
C. Breach/Default. Any one of the following events shall be deemed an
event of default hereunder by SP, subject to SP’s right to cure:
1. Failure to perform the Services as defined in Paragraph A above
and contained within Exhibit A;
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2. Failure to comply with any other of the General Provisions
contained within this contract.
SP, within thirty (30) days of receiving notice from the City of an event
of default as defined herein, shall have the right to cure any such
default at its own expense, including completion of Services or the
replacement or termination of any agent, employee, or sub-contractor
as a result of any violation of the General Provisions contained herein.
D. Remedy. The City does not waive any right to exercise any option
as a remedy for any breach or default on the part of SP that is not
cured pursuant to Section 5(C) of this Agreement. Such remedies shall
include, but are not limited to, injunctive relief, an action in law or
equity, and/or termination of this Agreement as outlined in Paragraph
E of this Section 5.
E. Termination. The City may, at any time, with or without cause,
terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) days written notice to SP. If
the City terminates this agreement, the City will make payment to SP
for Services performed prior to termination. Payments made by the
City pursuant to this Agreement are subject to sufficient
appropriations made by the City of Evanston City Council. In the
event of termination resulting from non-appropriation or insufficient
appropriation by the City Council, the City’s obligations hereunder
shall cease and there shall be no penalty or further payment required.
In the event of an emergency or threat to the life, safety or welfare of
the citizens of the City, the City shall have the right terminate this
Agreement without prior written notice. Within thirty (30) days of
termination of this Agreement, SP shall turn over to the City any
documents, drafts, and materials, including but not limited to,
outstanding work product, data, studies, test results, source
documents, AutoCAD Version 2007, PDF, ARTView, Word, Excel
spreadsheets, technical specifications and calculations, and any other
such items specifically identified by the City related to the Services
herein.
F. Independent SP. SP’s status shall be that of an independent
contractor and not that of a servant, agent, or employee of the City. SP
shall not hold itself out, nor claim to be acting, as a servant, agent or
employee of the City. SP is not authorized to, and shall not, make or
undertake any agreement, understanding, waiver or representation on
behalf of the City. SP shall, at its own expense, comply with all
applicable workers compensation, unemployment insurance,
employer’s liability, tax withholding, minimum wage and hour, and
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other federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and orders. SP shall require its employees to observe the
working hours, rules, security regulations, and holiday schedules of the
City, including but not limited to all policies and work rules applicable
to City employees while on City property such as the Workplace
Harassment Policy; COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; and Drug and
Alcohol Policy. SP agrees to abide by the Occupational Safety & Health
Act of 1970 (OSHA), and as the same may be amended from time to
time, applicable state and municipal safety and health laws and all
regulations pursuant thereto. SP shall certify that its agents,
employees and subcontractors are in compliance with City work rules
applicable to City employees while on City property. Failure to so
certify, or violation of work rules, is subject to the Default provisions of
Paragraph C.
G. Conflict of Interest. SP represents and warrants that no prior or
present services provided by SP to third parties conflict with the
interests of the City with respect to the Services being provided
hereunder, except as shall have been expressly disclosed in writing by
SP to the City and consented to by the City in writing.
H. Ownership of Documents and Other Materials. All originals,
duplicates and negatives of all plans, drawings, reports, photographs,
charts, programs, models, specimens, specifications, AutoCAD Version
2007, Excel spreadsheets, PDF, and other documents or materials
required to be furnished by SP hereunder, including drafts and
reproduction copies thereof, shall be and remain the exclusive property
of the City, and the City shall have the unlimited right to publish and
use all or any part of the same without payment of any additional
royalty, charge, or other compensation to SP. Upon the termination of
this Agreement, or upon request of the City, during any stage of the
Services, SP shall promptly deliver all such materials to the City. SP
shall not publish, transfer, license or, except in connection with
carrying out obligations under this Agreement, use or reuse all or any
part of such reports and other documents, including working pages,
without the prior written approval of the City, provided, however, that
SP may retain copies of the same for SP’s own general reference.
I. Payment. Invoices for payment shall be submitted by SP to the City
at the address set forth above, together with reasonable supporting
documentation. The City may require such additional supporting
documentation as the City reasonably deems necessary or desirable.
Payment shall be made in accordance with the Illinois Local
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Government Prompt Payment Act, after the City’s receipt of an invoice
and all such supporting documentation.
J. Right to Audit. SP shall, for a period of three years following
performance of the Services, keep and make available for the
inspection, examination and audit by the City or the City’s authorized
employees, agents or representatives, at all reasonable time, all
records respecting the services and expenses incurred by SP, including
without limitation, all book, accounts, memoranda, receipts, ledgers,
canceled checks, and any other documents indicating, documenting,
verifying, or substantiating the cost and appropriateness of any and all
expenses. If any invoice submitted by SP is found to have been
overstated, SP shall provide the City an immediate refund of the
overpayment, together with interest at the highest rate permitted by
applicable law, and shall reimburse the City for all of the City’s
expenses in connection with the audit respecting such invoice.
K. Indemnity. SP shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City
and its officers, elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees
from any and all liability, losses, or damages as a result of claims,
demands, suits, actions, or proceedings of any kind or nature, including
but not limited to costs and fees, including attorney’s fees, judgments
or settlements, resulting from or arising out of any negligent or willful
act or omission on the part of SP or SP’s sub-contractors, employees, or
agents during the performance of this Agreement. Such
indemnification shall not be limited by reason of the enumeration of
any insurance coverage herein provided. This provision shall survive
completion, expiration, or termination of this Agreement.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting the City, or
its officers, agents, or employees, from defending through the selection
and use of their own agents, attorneys, and experts, any claims,
actions or suits brought against them. Nothing herein shall be
construed as a limitation or waiver of defenses available to the City
and employees and agents, including but not limited to the Illinois
Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act,
745 ILCS 10/1-101 et seq.
At the City Corporation Counsel’s option, SP must defend all such
suits with counsel of SP’s choice and must pay all costs and expenses
incidental to them, but the City has the right, at its option, to
participate, at its own cost, in the defense of any suit, without relieving
SP of any of its obligations under this Agreement. Any settlement of
any claim or suit related to this Agreement by SP must be made only
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with the prior written consent of the City Corporation Counsel, if the
settlement requires any action on the part of the City.
To the extent permissible by law, SP waives any limits to the amount
of its obligations to indemnify, defend, or contribute to any sums due,
including any claim by any employee of SP that may be subject to the
Illinois Workers Compensation Act, 820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. or any other
related law or judicial decision, including but not limited to, Kotecki v.
Cyclops Welding Corporation, 146 Ill. 2d 155 (1991). The City,
however, does not waive any limitations it may have on its liability
under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act, the Illinois Pension
Code or any other statute.
SP shall be responsible for any losses and costs to repair or remedy
SP’s work performed under this Agreement where such need for repair
or remedy is due to any act or omission, neglect, or misconduct in the
performance of its work or its sub-contractor’s work. Acceptance of the
work by the City will not relieve the SP of the responsibility for
subsequent correction of any such errors, omissions, and/or negligent
acts, or of its liability for loss or damage resulting therefrom. All
provisions of this Section shall survive completion, expiration, or
termination of this Agreement.
L. Insurance. SP shall carry and maintain at its own cost with such
companies as are reasonably acceptable to the City all necessary
liability insurance (which shall include as a minimum the
requirements set forth below) during the term of this Agreement, for
damages caused or contributed to by SP, and insuring SP against
claims which may arise out of or result from SP’s performance or
failure to perform the Services hereunder: (1) worker’s compensation in
statutory limits and employer’s liability insurance in the amount of at
least $500,000, (2) comprehensive general liability coverage, and
designating the City as additional insured for not less than $3,000,000
combined single limit for bodily injury, death and property damage,
per occurrence, (3) comprehensive automobile liability insurance
covering owned, non-owned and leased vehicles for not less than
$1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury, death or property
damage, per occurrence, and (4) errors and omissions or professional
liability insurance respecting any insurable professional services
hereunder in the amount of at least $1,000,000. SP shall give to the
City certificates of insurance for all Services done pursuant to this
Agreement before SP performs any Services, and, if requested by City,
certified copies of the policies of insurance evidencing the coverage and
amounts set forth in this Section. The City may also require SP to
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provide copies of the Additional Insured Endorsement to said policy
(ies) which name the City as an Additional Insured for all of SP’s
Services and work under this Agreement. Any limitations or
modification on the certificate of insurance issued to the City in
compliance with this Section that conflict with the provisions of this
Section shall have no force and effect. SP’s certificate of insurance
shall contain a provision that the coverage afforded under the policy(s)
will not be canceled or reduced without thirty (30) days prior written
notice (hand delivered or registered mail) to the City. SP understands
that the acceptance of certificates, policies and any other documents by
the City in no way releases the SP and its sub-contractors from the
requirements set forth herein. SP expressly agrees to waive its rights,
benefits and entitlements under the “Other Insurance” clause of its
commercial general liability insurance policy as respects the City. In
the event SP fails to purchase or procure insurance as required above,
the Parties expressly agree that SP shall be in default under this
Agreement, and that the City may recover all losses, attorney’s fees
and costs expended in pursuing a remedy or reimbursement, at law or
in equity, against SP.
SP acknowledges and agrees that if it fails to comply with all
requirements of this Section, the City may void this Agreement.
M. Confidentiality. In connection with this Agreement, the City may
provide SP with information to enable SP to render the Services
hereunder, or SP may develop confidential information for the City.
SP agrees (i) to treat, and to obligate SP’s employees to treat, as secret
and confidential all such information whether or not identified by the
City as confidential, (ii) not to disclose any such information or make
available any reports, recommendations and /or conclusions which SP
may make for the City to any person, firm, or corporation or use the
same in any manner whatsoever without first obtaining the City’s
written approval, and (iii) not to disclose to the City any information
obtained by SP on a confidential basis from any third party unless SP
shall have first received written permission from such third party to
disclose such information.
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/7(2),
records in the possession of others whom the City has contracted with
to perform a governmental function are covered by the Act and subject
to disclosure within limited statutory timeframes (five (5) working
days with a possible five (5) working day extension). Upon notification
from the City that it has received a Freedom of Information Act
request that calls for records within SP’s control, SP shall promptly
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provide all requested records to the City so that the City may com ply
with the request within the required timeframe. The City and SP shall
cooperate to determine what records are subject to such a request and
whether or not any exemption to the disclosure of such records or part
thereof is applicable. SP shall indemnify and defend the City from and
against all claims arising from the City’s exceptions to disclosing
certain records which SP has designated as proprietary or confidential.
Compliance by the City with an opinion or a directive from the Illinois
Public Access Counselor or the Attorney General under FOIA, or with
a decision or order of Court with jurisdiction over the City, shall not be
a violation of this Section.
N. Use of the City’s Name or Picture of Property. SP shall not in
the course of performance of this Agreement or thereafter use or
permit the use of the City’s name nor the name of any affiliate of the
City, nor any picture of or reference to its Services in any advertising,
promotional or other materials prepared by or on behalf of SP, nor
disclose or transmit the same to any other party.
O. No Assignments or Sub-contracts. SP shall not assign or sub-
contract all or any part or its rights or obligations hereunder without
the City’s express prior written approval. Any attempt to do so
without the City’s prior consent shall, at the City’s option, be null and
void and of no force or effect whatsoever. SP shall not employ, contract
with, or use the services of any other architect, interior designer,
engineer, consultant, special contractor, or other third party in
connection with the performance of the Services without the prior
written consent of the City.
P. Compliance with Applicable Statutes, Ordinances and
Regulations. In performing the Services, SP shall comply with all
applicable federal, state, county, and municipal statutes, ordinances
and regulations, at SP’s sole cost and expense, except to the extent
expressly provided to the contrary herein. Whenever the City deems it
reasonably necessary for security reasons, the City may conduct at its
own expense, criminal and driver history background checks of SP’s
officers, employees, sub-contractors, or agents. SP shall immediately
reassign any such individual who in the opinion of the City does not
pass the background check.
Q. Liens and Encumbrances. SP, for itself, and on behalf of all sub-
contractors, suppliers, materialmen and others claiming by, through ,
or under SP, hereby waives and releases any and all statutory or
common law mechanic’s, materialmen’s, or other such lien claims, or
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rights to place a lien, upon City property or any improvements thereon
in connection with any Services performed under or in connection with
this Agreement. SP further agrees, as and to the extent of payment
made hereunder, to execute a sworn affidavit respecting the payment
and lien releases of all sub-contractors, suppliers and materialmen,
and a release of lien respecting the Services at such time or times and
in such form as may be reasonably requested by the City. SP shall
protect the City from all liens for labor performed and/or material
supplied or used by SP and/or any other person in connection with the
Services undertaken by SP hereunder, and shall not at any time suffer
or permit any lien or attachment or encumbrance to be imposed by any
sub-contractor, supplier, materialmen, or other person, firm, or
corporation, upon City property or any improvements thereon by
reason of any claim or demand against SP or otherwise in connection
with the Services.
R. Notices. Every notice or other communication to be given by either
party to the other with respect to this Agreement, shall be in writing
and shall not be effective for any purpose unless the same shall be
served personally or by United States certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, addressed if to the City as follows: City of Evanston,
909 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201, Attention: Purchasing
Division and to SP at the address first above set forth, or at such other
address or addresses as the City or SP may from time to time
designate by notice given as above provided.
S. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that the City commences any action,
suit, or other proceeding to remedy, prevent, or obtain relief from a
breach of this Agreement by SP, or arising out of a breach of this
Agreement by SP, the City shall recover from the SP as part of the
judgment against SP, its attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in each and
every such action, suit, or other proceeding.
T. Waiver. Any failure or delay by the City to enforce the provisions of
this Agreement shall in no way constitute a waiver by the City of any
contractual right hereunder, unless such waiver is in writing and
signed by the City.
U. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement
should be held void or unenforceable, the remaining portions hereof
shall remain in full force and effect.
V. Choice of Law. The rights and duties arising under this Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for any
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action arising out or due to this Agreement shall be in Cook County,
Illinois. The City shall not enter into binding arbitration to resolve
any dispute under this Agreement. The City does not waive tort
immunity by entering into this Agreement.
W. Time. SP agrees all time limits provided in this Agreement and any
Addenda or Exhibits hereto are of essence to this Agreement. SP shall
continue to perform its obligations while any dispute concerning the
Agreement is being resolved, unless otherwise directed by the City.
X. Survival. Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, all
provisions of this Agreement shall survive all performances hereunder
including the termination of SP.
VI. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In the event of SP’s noncompliance with any provision of Section 1-12-5 of the
Evanston City Code, the Illinois Human Rights Act, or any other applicable law, SP
may be declared non-responsible and therefore ineligible for future contracts or sub-
contracts with the City, and this Agreement may be cancelled or voided in whole or
in part, and such other sanctions or penalties may be imposed or remedies invoked
as provided by statute or regulation.
During the performance of the contract, SP agrees as follows:
A. That it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
national origin, or ancestry, or age or physical or mental disabilities that do not
impair ability to work, and further that it will examine all job classifications to
determine if minority persons or women are underutilized and will take appropriate
affirmative action to rectify any such underutilization. SP shall comply with all
requirements of City of Evanston Code Section 1-12-5.
B. That, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by it on its
behalf, it will state that all applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without
discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital
status, national origin, ancestry, or disability.
VII. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
SP certifies pursuant to the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/2 105 et. seq.),
that it has a written sexual harassment policy that includes, at a minimum, the
following information:
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A. The illegality of sexual harassment;
B. The definition of sexual harassment under State law;
C. A description of sexual harassment utilizing examples;
D. SP’s internal complaint process including penalties;
E. Legal recourse, investigation and complaint process available through the
Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission, and
directions on how to contact both; and
F. Protection against retaliation as provided to the Department of Human
Rights.
VIII. SP CERTIFICATIONS
A. SP acknowledges and agrees that should SP or its sub-contractor provide
false information, or fail to be or remain in compliance with this Agreement, the
City may void this Agreement.
B. SP certifies that it and its employees will comply with applicable provisions
of the U.S. Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, the
Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1201 et seq.) and applicable
rules in performance under this Agreement.
C. If SP, or any officer, director, partner, or other managerial agent of SP, has
been convicted of a felony under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or a Class 3 or
Class 2 felony under the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, SP certifies at least five
years have passed since the date of the conviction.
D. SP certifies that it has not been convicted of the offense of bid rigging or bid
rotating or any similar offense of any State in the U.S., nor made any admission of
guilt of such conduct that is a matter of record. (720 ILCS 5/33 E-3, E-4).
E. In accordance with the Steel Products Procurement Act, SP certifies steel
products used or supplied in the performance of a contract for public works shall be
manufactured or produced in the U.S. unless the City grants an exemption.
F. SP certifies that it is properly formed and existing legal entity, and as
applicable, has obtained an assumed name certificate from the appropriate
authority, or has registered to conduct business in Illinois and is in good standing
with the Illinois Secretary of State.
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G. SP certifies that it is not delinquent in the payment of any fees, fines,
damages, or debts to the City of Evanston.
IX. INTEGRATION
This Agreement, together with Exhibits A, B, C, and D sets forth all the covenants,
conditions and promises between the Parties with regard to the subject matter set
forth herein. There are no covenants, promises, agreements, conditions or
understandings between the Parties, either oral or written, other than those
contained in this Agreement. This Agreement has been negotiated and entered into
by each party with the opportunity to consult with its counsel regarding the terms
therein. No portion of the Agreement shall be construed against a party due to the
fact that one party drafted that particular portion as the rule of contra proferentem
shall not apply.
In the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement, and any Exhibits, this
Agreement shall control over the Exhibits. In no event shall any pro posal or
contract form submitted by SP be part of this Agreement unless agreed to in a
writing signed by both Parties and attached and referred to herein as an
Addendum, and in such event, only the portions of such proposal or contract form
consistent with this Agreement and Exhibits hereto shall be part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have each approved and executed this
Agreement on the day, month and year indicated below.
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Cynthia S. Grandfield
Deputy City Attorney
01 / 11 / 2026
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EXHIBIT A – Project Milestones and Deliverables
This EXHIBIT A to that certain Professional Services Agreement dated November
26, 2027 between the City of Evanston, 909 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois,
60201(“City”) and SP Plus LLC (“SP”) sets forth the Commencement and
Completion Date, Services, Fees, and Reimbursable Expenses as follows:
I. COMMENCEMENT DATE: January 1, 2026
II. COMPLETION DATE: December 31, 2027________________________
III. FEES: $634,369 for the calendar year 2026 and $654,966 for the
calendar year 2027
IV. SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK:
As defined in RFP/Q #22-57 (Exhibit B) and SP’s Response to Proposal (Exhibit C)
Dated: November 26, 2025
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Signed by Cynthia Grandfield
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IP: 104.56.239.50
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Signed by Luke Stowe (lstowe@cityofevanston.org)
IP: 107.200.76.71
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