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PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, Illinois
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an agreement
Reason: The Forest Preserves’ Conservation & Experiential Program Department (CEP) is requesting permission to continue to tap into the purchasing power of the Chicago Zoological Society (Zoo) on a sole source basis for animal food and bedding for utilization at the Forest Preserves Nature Centers to care for live animals. This agreement will allow the Forest Preserves’ CEP Department to easily order and pick up food for live animals, through the Zoo’s commissary, where items are stocked for animal care. The Zoo purchases in much larger quantities, which enables the Forest Preserves to acquire animal care supplies at a lesser cost. The Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a similar agreement with the Zoo on 3/19/2019 (Board Item No. 19-0180).
Contract Period: 3/20/2022 - 3/19/2026
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $140,000.00 (FY 2022 $30,000.00; FY 2023 $30,000.00; FY 2024 $30,000.00; FY 2025 $30,000.00; FY 2026 $20,000.00)
Account(s): Special Events 51001.520635; and Supplies and Materials - NOC 51001.530252
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
The contract specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set at zero.
District(s): Districtwide