https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7973517&GUID=029581B5-6448-4AD3-84A1-8E3E9256CEE3Legistar15https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7973517&GUID=029581B5-6448-4AD3-84A1-8E3E9256CEE3029581B5-6448-4AD3-84A1-8E3E9256CEE3-2026-04-07-16-35-06Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Fabex Technologies, LLC, Chicago, Illinois for improvements at Sand Ridge Nature Center located in South Holland, Illinois. Reason: Contract #7400018002 issued under Solicitation #26-80-013850 for Project # 25-80-12 Sand Ridge Nature Center Building Improvements. The work primarily includes repairs to the animal kitchen, laundry, and exterior entry. Work includes, but is not limited to: selective demolition of existing animal food prep kitchen millwork and associated fixtures; installation of custom stainless steel kitchen system, associated fixtures and epoxy flooring; installation of connections and exhaust for washer/dryer; replacement and repair of select entry canopy components, masonry restoration and replacement of existing entry doors to accommodate automatic push plate entry for accessibility; and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:35:06 GMT