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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Brad Manning Ford, Inc., Dekalb, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of Ford OEM Vehicle Parts, Supplies and Services.
Contract Value: $750,000.00
Contract Period: 2/3/2026 - 11/14/2028 with three (3) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent subject to the renewal of the underlying contract on which this piggyback is based.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $125,000.00, FY 2027 $125,000.00, FY 2028 $125,000.00, FY 2029 $125,000.00 (optional), FY 2030 $125,000.00 (optional), FY 2031 $125,000.00 (optional)
Accounts: Equipment, Supplies and Maintenance Service 51001.540275
Contract Number(s): #74000017547
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval
Piggyback contract based on a Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet is requesting the purchase of Ford OEM Vehicle Parts, Supplies and Services based on Sourcewell Contract #080124-FMC with Ford Motor Company and fulfilled by authorized dealer Brad Manning Ford, Inc. for Fleet operations. Ford vehicles comprise a significant portion of the fleet used by all departments for daily operations. To ensure efficiency and reliability, it is essential to partner with a reliable vendor that provides rapid turnaround times and skilled mechanics experienced in propane powered technologies.
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