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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration
Vendor: CDW Government, LLC., Vernon Hills, Illinois (“CDWG”)
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Computer Hardware and Related Supplies
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2024 - 4/30/2026; Administrative Extension 5/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2027 - 4/30/2028
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 2026 $20,000.00, FY 2027 $100,000.00, FY 2028 $30,000.00.
Accounts: Computer Supplies and Services 51001.530635
Contract Number(s): #74000013869
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract amendment 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 Forest Preserves of Cook County is requesting continuing access to CDWG’s technology expertise and procurement services for IT hardware and related products that are unavailable through our other existing vendors. Using CDWG’s established contract will continue to provide access to a broad range of technology solutions, address gaps in our IT infrastructure, streamline procurement, and support the Forest Preserves’ unique operational needs. The procurement is a Cooperative Procurement Agreement based on Omnia Partners Contract #23-6692-2, expiring 4/30/2028.
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