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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Alexander Equipment Company, Lisle, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Morbark OEM Parts and Service
Contract Value: $250,000.00
Contract Period: 11/17/2026 - 11/16/2031
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $10,000.00, FY 2027 $50,000.00, FY 2028 $50,000.00, FY 2029 $50,000.00, FY 2030 $50,000.00, FY 2031 $40,000.00
Accounts: Equipment, Supplies and Maintenance Service 51001.540275
Contract Number(s): #74000019227
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
Sole Source contract with no MWBE participation goals.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet maintains Forest Preserves-owned Morbark chippers that are essential for processing tree limbs and trunks. These units are critical to supporting storm recovery and post-storm cleanup operations throughout the Forest Preserves. Morbark OEM parts and service are vital for the continued maintenance, repair and specialized use of Morbark chippers. Alexander Equipment Company is the sole authorized dealer of these parts and service in Cook County, Illinois. This is a sole source procurement.
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