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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: Tallgrass Restoration, LLC Schaumburg, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Contract 14-31-108 consists of tree and brush removal across 259 acres at Dam 1 Woods, Portwine Woods, and Willow-Sanders. The project is designed to increase wildlife habitat on formerly reforested property.
Contract Value: $497,877.00
Contract period: 36 months from issuance of notice to proceed with the potential for a 24 month extension if needed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $0, FY 2015 $165,959.00, FY 2016 $165,959.00
FY 2017 $165,959.00
Accounts: 10-102-6750
Contract Number(s): 14-31-108
District(s): 14
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: The district assembled a review panel which consisted of various district staff from Resource Management and Planning & Development. Proposers were evaluated on their experience and expertise with similar projects, proposed approach, and capacity to perform all aspects of work. The District received four (4) proposals for the project. Tallgrass Restoration and their team including Semper Fi Yard Service and Kelly & Son Forestry was determined to have submitted the most responsive and responsible proposal for the project
Funding for this project is through a mitigation account from the Illinois Tollway specifically for this project which was designed in combination with the US Fish & Wildlife department.
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