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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Various Vendors to Supply Plumbing Parts, Fixtures and Equipment
Contract No. Vendor Name
#74000018613 Marco Supply Company, Inc. D/B/A Johnson Pipe and Supply Corp., Chicago Illinois
#74000018612 J.P. Simons and Company, Glendale Heights, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Plumbing Parts, Fixtures and Equipment
Contract Value: Not to Exceed a combined total of $750,000.00 over the five (5) year term across both contract numbers listed above. The General Superintendent may adjust via contract amendment funding amounts allocated to each vendor at their discretion within the total $750,000.00 not-to-exceed amount.
Contract Period: 10/1/2026 – 9/30/2031
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $37,500.00, FY 2027 $150,000.00, FY 2028 $150,000.00, FY 2029 $150,000.00, FY 2030 $150,000.00, FY 2031 $112,500.00
Accounts: Property Maintenance and Operations 51001.540350, Construction Development 51033.540350, and future Construction and Development and Capital Accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000018613, #74000018612
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves issued a Request for Proposals (Solicitation No. 25-53-014221) for the ability to purchase plumbing parts, fixtures, and equipment through qualified vendors. These contracts allow for the purchase of parts that are critical for routine maintenance of the facilities throughout the Forest Preserves’ 70,000 plus acres. Each vendor was evaluated by a review committee based on quality of products offered, pricing and overall value, a complete proposal meeting all mat...
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