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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Vendor: Buffalo Recreation, a subsidiary of Troon, formerly known as (f/k/a) Antares Golf, LLC, f/k/a Indigo Sports, LLC, f/k/a Billy Casper Golf, Reston, Virginia
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves") to exercise contract extension options and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Campground Management Services
Original Contract Period: 12/1/2018 - 11/30/2023; with the option for two (2), 2-year extensions
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2023 - 11/30/2025 with the option to renew for two (2) additional years (12/1/2025 - 11/30/2027), at the discretion of the General Superintendent.
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,625,000.00
Original Approval: 10/16/2018, $4,625,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $4,525,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $1,075,000.00, FY 2025 $1,125,000.00, FY 2026 $1,150,000.00 (optional), FY 2027 $1,175,000.00 (optional)
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840
Contract Number(s): #74000011061 and #74000011062 issued under Project #17-35-117
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
District(s): 4, 6, 14, 17
Summary: The contract renewal is for Campground Management Services. Buffalo Recreation, a subsidiary of Troon, f/k/a Antares Golf, LLC, f/k/a Indigo Sports, LLC, f/k/a Billy Casper Golf, will provide staffing for the five (5) Forest Preserves Campgrounds that includes reservations, overnight staffing, daily maintenance, some marketing, and sales. The Forest Preserves will provide a base management fee and has built in both operations and performance incentives. In addition, the Forest Preserves will cover all operationa...
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