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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Vendor: Antares Golf Management, Inc. (formerly Billy Casper Golf), Reston, Virginia
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to modify contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Campground Management Services
Original Contract Period: 12/1/2018 - 11/30/2023; with the option for two (2) two-year extensions
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,625,000.00
Original Approval: 10/16/2018, $4,625,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: This amendment will reduce the base management fee paid to Antares Golf Management, Inc. by 10% (a total of $12,500.00) for 2020
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520830
Contract Number(s): #74000005199 and #74000005198 issued under RFP 17-35-117
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 4, 6, 14, 17
Summary: Because of restrictions enacted by the State of Illinois and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Antares Golf Management Inc. (formerly Billy Casper Golf) has agreed to reduce their 2020 base Management Fee to operate the Forest Preserves’ Campgrounds by 10% ($12,500.00). The base Management Fee reduction is retroactive from 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020.
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