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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: SMNG A Ltd., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional architectural and engineering services for design and construction administration of various smaller building projects
Contract Value: Not to exceed $3,000,000.00
Contract Period: 4/15/2025 - 4/14/2028 with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $3,000,000.00 (FY 2025 $800,000.00, FY 2026 $800,000.00, FY 2027 $600,000.00, FY 2028 $400,000.00 (optional), and FY 2029 $400,000.00 (optional))
Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51031.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830, and 51036.520830; and future Construction and Development accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000015783 issued under RFQ 24-80-32 and Solicitation Number 24-80-011705
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: Various architectural and engineering services are needed to design and oversee construction of various interior and exterior renovations, small additions, and new buildings, energy-efficiency projects, mechanical system improvements, building inspections and evaluations. SMNG A Ltd. was chosen by a selection committee comprised of staff of the Department of Planning and Development in response to a qualifications-based selection process (RFQ 24-80-32). Fourteen (14) firms submitted qualifications in response to the RFQ.
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