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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Legal Department
Vendor: Rising Medical Solutions, LLC D/B/A Rising Medical, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Workers Compensation Administrative Services
Contract Value: $1,050,000.00
Contract Period: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2028, with two (2) two-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent subject to renewal of underlying contract.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $150,000.00, FY 2027 $150,000.00, FY 2028 $150,000.00, FY 2029 $150,000.00 (optional), FY 2030 $150,000.00 (optional), FY 2031 $150,000.00 (optional), FY 2032 $150,000.00 (optional)
Accounts: Workers’ Compensation 51011.580111
Contract Number(s): #74000017168 (Piggyback contract on Cook County Contract No. 2423-020911)
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance participation goals will be consistent with the goals established by the Cook County Contract.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: On 10/23/2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved Contract No. 2423-020911 with Rising Medical Solutions, LLC D/B/A Rising Medical following a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Workers’ Compensation Administration Services. The Forest Preserves is seeking to procure the same services pursuant to Section 1-8-2(X) of the Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances. The Forest Preserves’ contract will incorporate the same terms as the County’s contract.
Under this proposed piggyback contract, the Forest Preserves will receive workers’ compensation administrative services. These services support workers’ compensation claims management for Forest Preserves claimants and includes medical review and bill repricing, telephonic and nurse case management and related services. A report of activity administered through this contract will be provided monthly to the Board of Commissioners. The Forest Preserves has used Rising Medical for workers’ compensation administration since 2020. end