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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Permits, Rentals and Concessions
Vendor: JBS Swallow Cliff, LLC, formerly known as (f/k/a) Juiced by Shic, Midlothian, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves") to extend and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Management of the Swallow Cliff concession facility
Original Contract Period: 5/8/2023 - 5/8/2026
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 5/9/2026 - 5/8/2028
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A (Revenue Generating)
Original Approval: N/A
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact:(Revenue Generating) Base fee of $4,400.00 and 16% of gross sales for the 2026 term and a Base fee of $5,000.00 with 18% of gross sales for the 2027 term.
Accounts: 51001.411316
Contract Number(s): #74000012170
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves entered into an agreement with Juiced by Shic, LLC ("Juiced by Shic") on May 8, 2023, following a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process to provide food, beverage, and retail concession services at the Swallow Cliff facility near Palos Park. Juiced by Shic was selected as the more responsive and responsible proposer among two (2) submissions.
The initial agreement term runs from May 8, 2023, through May 8, 2026. Based on Juiced by Shic's successful performance that was demonstrated through consistent revenue generation and positive customer feedback on its healthy food, beverage, and retail offerings, the Forest Preserves recommends exercising the agreement's two (2) year optional extension. This extension will allow Juiced by Shic to continue operating the seasonal concession at Swallow Cliff, ensuring continuity of service and maintaining a valued amenity for visitors.
As part of the proposed extension, the payment sc...
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