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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional engineering services for design and construction inspection of various capital infrastructure improvements.
Contract Value: Not to exceed $3,000,000.00
Contract Period: 4/15/2025 - 4/14/2028 with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $3,000,000.00 (FY 2025 $800,000.00, FY 2026 $800,000.00, FY 2027 $600,000.00, FY 2028 $400,000.00 (optional), and FY 2029 $400,000.00 (optional))
Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51031.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830, and 51036.520830; and future Construction and Development accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000015772 issued under RFQ 24-80-20 and Solicitation Number 24-80-011793
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: Various civil engineering design and construction inspection services are needed for various capital improvements, typically related to asset management, roadway and parking facilities, trails, bridges, accessibility upgrades, dams, and utilities. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. was chosen by a selection committee of the Department of Planning and Development civil engineers in response to a qualifications-based selection process (RFQ 24-80-20). Eight (8) firms submitted qualifications in response to the RFQ.end