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City of Highland Park AgendaPacket Place of Remembrance Engagement Report and Unified Design Concept 2026-06-08

City Contracts SWA Group for Memorial Design Services

$262,500 plus up to $21,000 in reimbursable expenses (8% of the costs); estimated $700,000 - $1,250,000 for second stageCity of Highland ParkSWA GROUPJune 8, 2026

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Description

The City of Highland Park awarded a phased design contract to SWA Group for the permanent Place of Remembrance memorial. The agreement covers community engagement, schematic design, and, pending design selection, design development, documentation, and construction administration, with total costs anticipated to exceed $1 million.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$262,500 plus up to $21,000 in reimbursable expenses (8% of the costs); estimated $700,000 - $1,250,000 for second stage

Vendor

SWA GROUP

Agency

City of Highland Park, IL

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

June 8, 2026

Contract Term

First stage: project administration, listening, discovery, and community engagement; schematic design (2026). Second stage: design development, construction documentation, construction administration (anticipated July 2026 - completion in 2027)

Renewal Date

2027-12-31

Renewal Info

Second stage to be finalized after design approval; initial contract covers through schematic design, with option to continue for further phases.