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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc., Loveland, Colorado
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of herbicide based on the State of Illinois JPMC Herbicides Contract No. 24-416CMS-BOSS4-P-66227, expiring 1/15/2029
Contract Value: Not to exceed $500,000.00
Contract Period: 7/23/2024 - 1/15/2029
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $70,000.00; FY 2025 $100,000.00; FY 2026 $100,000.00; FY 2027 $100,000.00; FY 2028 $100,000.00; and FY 2029 $30,000.00
Accounts: Chemical 51001.530264; Professional Services 51034.520840; Land Improvements 51033.560020; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services, Land Improvements, and Grant and Mitigation accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000014484
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
Piggyback contract based on the State of Illinois Contract No. 24-416CMS-BOSS4-P-66227 with no MWBE Participation goals.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Department of Resource Management proposes the purchase of herbicide under the State of Illinois JPMC Herbicides Contract No. 24-416CMS-BOSS4-P-66227, expiring 1/15/2029. This contract offers a range of competitively bid herbicide products negotiated and made available to other governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies under a Joint Purchase and Master Contract (“JPMC”).
The herbicide acquisition serves the dual purpose of maintaining the aesthetic and ecological integrity of the Forest Preserves and enhancing public safety. Specifically, the herbicide will be utilized for controlling invasive plant species that threaten native vegetation and wildlife habitats across all Forest Preserves holdings. Herbicide is applied by staff, Conservation Corps participants, and volunteers who are appropriately trained and licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Additionally, it will support vegetation management along trails and recreational facilities, promoting safe and enjoyable public access.
Procuring herbicide through the State's JPMC contract leverages economy of scale benefits, allowing the Forest Preserves to access cost-effective pricing due to aggregated state-level purchasing power. This approach not only optimizes budgetary resources but also ensures consistent product quality and compliance with environmental standards stipulated by the state contract. The strategic deployment of herbicide under this contract will contribute to sustainable management practices, mitigating ecological risks posed by invasive plants while fostering the preservation of native flora.
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