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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Electric facilities and equipment to serve the Forest Preserves premises located at Camp Reinberg, 1801 N. Quentin Road in Palatine, Illinois
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 3/10/2026 - Until Terminated
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s):14
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been working on updating the electricity at Camp Reinberg’s main dining hall building. The project was originally approved by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners on 7/1/2025 (Board Item No. 25-0214). ComEd requires the Forest Preserves to enter into an Electric Facilities Service Acknowledgment agreement, along with ancillary agreements (collectively, the “Agreements”).
Under the Agreements, the installed equipment will be owned by ComEd and the Forest Preserves would be responsible for a monthly rental and other ancillary fees. Payment of such fees would be pursuant to electricity service contracts with ComEd. The Forest Preserves is authorized to pay energy service bills via Board Item No. 25-0296. The continuous term of the Agreements requires board approval; however, the Agreements are terminable by the Forest Preserves if electrical service is discontinued.
The Agreements are form agreements that include rates and non-standard provisions and riders, that can be unilaterally changed by ComEd subject to regulatory approval. The terms of the Agreements are generally non-negotiable. Due to time sensitivities, the Forest Preserves respectfully requests authorization to have the General Superintendent execute the Agreements.
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