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PROPOSED AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION
Department(s): Department of Law Enforcement
Vendor: Kentech Consulting, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Background Investigative Services for sworn law enforcement positions
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2026, with two (2) one-year renewal options
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2027 - 12/31/2028
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $150,000.00
Original Approval: 1/1/2024, $150,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $150,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2027 $75,000.00, and FY 2028 $75,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520830
Contract Number(s): #74000013457
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract has been set to zero.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: Kentech Consulting, Inc. (“Kentech”) provides background investigative services for sworn law enforcement positions in accordance with the Forest Preserves’ Employment Plan. These background investigations are necessary for the hiring of additional sworn law enforcement personnel for the Department of Law Enforcement during calendar years 2027 and 2028. The Forest Preserves’ contract with Kentech was solicited through a Request for Proposals. The Forest Preserves is requesting authorization to increase the contract by $150,000.00 and to exercise both of the remaining one-year optional renewals.
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