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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: BCR Automotive Group DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): One (1) Ford F150 Lightning Pro pick-up truck, and one (1) Ford F150 Hybrid K9 pick-up truck
Contract Value: $148,433.00
Contract Period: One-time purchase
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $148,433.00
Accounts: Clean Air and Clean Water Referendum, Vehicle Purchase 51033.560266; Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Vehicle Purchase 51010.560266; and Equipment Supplies and Maintenance Service 51001.540275
Contract Number(s): #74000012589 issued under Project # 23-FL-211 (City of Chicago Contract No. 115511)
Concurrences: The Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Facilities and Fleet Department received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee to purchase two vehicles to meet the growing staff needs of the Law Enforcement and Resource Management Departments. One (1) Ford F150 Lightning Pro pick-up truck will be assigned to the Resource Management Department. The purchase of the pick-up truck will support expanding departmental operations, and pilot electric vehicles for the Preserves.
One (1) Ford F150 Hybrid K9 pick-up truck will be assigned to the Law Enforcement Department. This request will be predominantly funded with a $75,000.00 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) sub-award from the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (Board Item No. 22-0527). The proposed K9 vehicle will help improve the Forest Preserves’ responsiveness to search and rescue efforts, aid in the detection of contraband, and better assist partner agencies with missing persons.
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