PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda Packet May 2026

Highland Park Engages SWA Group for Memorial Design

$262,500 plus up to $21,000 in reimbursable expenses; estimated additional $700,000 – $1,250,000 for stage two; preliminary $2,000,000 construction budgetCity of Highland ParkSWA GROUPMay 11, 2026

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Description

The City of Highland Park has contracted with SWA Group to design the permanent Place of Remembrance, covering both schematic design and subsequent design development and construction support services. Stage 1 is priced at $262,500 plus reimbursables, with future stages estimated between $700,000 and $1,250,000 and a preliminary construction budget of $2 million. The multi-year engagement includes extensive public input and phased design through construction completion in 2027 and beyond.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$262,500 plus up to $21,000 in reimbursable expenses; estimated additional $700,000 – $1,250,000 for stage two; preliminary $2,000,000 construction budget

Vendor

SWA GROUP

Agency

City of Highland Park, IL

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 11, 2026

Contract Term

Stage 1 in 2026; Stage 2 (design development, construction documentation, construction administration) anticipated July 2026 through completion; construction anticipated 2027–completion

Renewal Info

Two-stage professional services agreement: Stage 1 scope and price fixed; Stage 2 fee range of $700,000–$1,250,000 to be finalized after Council approval of a final design. Construction phase services extend through completion of the memorial in or after 2027.