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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Vendor: Chicago Botanic Garden, Glenview, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Agreement for the purchase of ancillary goods and services in connection with joint initiatives
Contract Value: $50,000.00
Contract period: 2/25/2020 - 12/31/2022, with two (2) one-year renewals to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $10,000.00, FY 2021 $10,000.00, FY 2022 $10,000.00, FY 2023 $10,000.00, FY 2024 $10,000.00
Accounts: Special Events 51001.520635; Supplies and Materials - NOC 51001.530252; Advertising and Promotion 51001.520635; Special or Coop Programs 51001.521441; Training 51001.501806; Other Materials 51001.531900
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming works with the Chicago Botanic Garden on several initiatives, including and without limitation, Bud Burst, Conservation@Home, and Nature Play. Occasionally, there are costs associated with these initiatives that the Forest Preserves would like to cover through payment to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Some examples include but are not limited to plant material, conference fees, professional development and catering fees.