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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: DataMade LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services for Maintenance and Enhancements of Custom Web-Based Applications
Contract Value: Not to exceed $100,000.00
Contract Period: 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $25,000.00 per year
Accounts: Computer and Data Processing 51001.531670
Contract Number(s): #74000015771 issued under RFP 24-80-38 and Solicitation Number 24-80-011927
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable due to the contract value per year being equal to or less than $25,000.00.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Department of Planning and Development (“P&D”) of the Forest Preserves is seeking authorization to enter a contract with the web/software development firm DataMade LLC. The vendor will provide on-going maintenance, enhancement and technical support for two (2) existing custom-built web-based applications. Improvements include updates to application interfaces and backend data repositories, as needed, correcting software bugs, responding promptly to service outages, maintaining code base and updating documentation on GitHub and providing training to key P&D staff. DataMade LLC was chosen by a selection committee comprised of staff from the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Communications in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP 24-80-38). Five (5) firms submitted proposals in response to the RFP. end