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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
CONTRACT RENEWAL
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: Pizzo & Associates, Leland, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to exercise the previously approved two (2) year optional renewal to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Comprehensive habitat enhancement services, South region
Original Contract Period: 1/28/2014 - 1/27/2017
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/28/2017 - 1/27/2019
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: Not to exceed a combined total of $3,000,000.00 annually in conjunction with contract numbers 13-31-116N and 13-31-116C from January 1 to December 31.
Original Approval: 12/3/2013
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed a combined total of $3,000,000.00 annually in conjunction with contract numbers 13-31-116N and 13-31-116C for a period of twenty four (24) months.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2017 $1,000,000.00, FY 2018 $1,000,000.00
Accounts: 09-6755 Habitat Enhancement, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration, 09-6757 Potential Grant Match & Work, 09-6758 Intern Programs, Grant Accounts 10-6750, 10-6757, & 10-5800
Contract Number(s): 16-31-116S
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Preserves would like to exercise its option to renew Contract #13-31-116S for an additional twenty-four (24) months. Contract #13-31-116S consists of comprehensive habitat enhancement services including, but not limited to invasive species management, prescribed burning, and ecological and hydrological assessment throughout the Preserves’ south region. The original 3-year contract was approved by the Board on 12/3/2013, with a two (2) year renewal option.
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