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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Facilities and Fleet
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute a contract for supply and delivery of liquid propane.
Reason: Project #19-53-4660R issued under contract #74000006803. The proposed contract is to supply and deliver liquid propane to the Forest Preserves of Cook County for facilities and vehicle use, for a period of three (3) years. Propane is domestically produced. Propane has low carbon and low oil contamination which may result in a longer engine life and produce lower amounts of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. The project was originally solicited on 8/28/2019 which received only one (1) response and rebidded on 9/27/2019 with repetitive results.
Bid Opening Date: 9/27/2019
Bid Results:
1. AmeriGas Propane $463,587.50
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $463,587.50
Contract Period: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2022
Account Name/Number: Propane Gas and Heating 51001.530261
District: Districtwide
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.
The contract-specific MWBE goal for this contract was set at zero.