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PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Department(s): Conservation and Experiential Programming
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a three (3) year agreement with the Chicago Zoological Society (the “Zoo”).
Good(s) or Service(s): Animal food, nature based educational material, and various supplies
Agreement period: 3/20/2019 - 3/19/2022
Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $35,000.00, FY 2020 $35,000.00, FY 2021 $35,000.00
Accounts: Special Events 51001.520635, Supplies and Materials - NOC 51001.530252, Community Trust River Grant 51010.520835
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Summary/Notes: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Conservation & Experiential Program Department (CEP) is requesting permission to continue to tap into the purchasing power of the Chicago Zoological Society for animal food, educational materials, and supplies for utilization in the Forest Preserves Nature Centers’ to care for live animals. This agreement will allow the Forest Preserves CEP Department to easily order and pick up food for live animals, through the Zoo’s commissary, where food is stocked for animals. The Zoo purchases in much larger quantities, which enables the Forest Preserves to acquire at a lesser cost. Educational materials and various other supplies are also purchased, through utilization of the Zoo’s purchasing power, which are then utilized through Nature Start, a programming partnership between the Zoo and the Forest Preserves CEP department.
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