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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Vendor: LMH Certified Reporting, Joliet, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Transcriptions services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Original Contract Period: 1/14/2019 - 1/13/2022
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/14/2022 - 1/13/2023; with an additional one-year optional renewal to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent.
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $75,000.00
Original Approval: 1/14/2019, $75,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $25,000.00; FY 2023 $25,000.00 (optional)
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840; Advertising and Promotions 51001.520610; Special or Coop Programs 51001.521313; and Grant accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000005330 issued under Project #18-35-500R
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goals are not applicable for this amendment as there is no increased fiscal impact.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County is committed to offering accommodations for people who are deaf and hard of hearing both for meetings and public programs. Transcriptions services is one way we can provide this service both to staff and to patrons who request it. These services can be requested both by staff and the public for an accommodation.
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