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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Office of the President
Vendor: Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Illinois State Government Advocacy Services
Original Contract Period: 12/9/2024 - 11/30/2025, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 12/1/2026 - 11/30/2027
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $180,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 12/10/2024, $90,000.00
Increase Requested: $90,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 12/16/2025, $90,000.00
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 12/16/2025, 12/1/2025 -11/30/2026
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Contract Utilization: The Contract specific Goal set on this contract is Zero.
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2027 $90,000.00
Accounts: 11000.1010.16895.520830
Contract Number(s): 2450-09170
Summary: This is the second of two (2) one-year renewal options. This renewal will allow for continued state lobbyist services required. Their primary focus areas will be criminal justice, fees and fines and green energy initiatives. Nekritz Amdor Andersson Group LLC Consulting will assist the Office of the President in following capacity:
• Interacting with the members of the Illinois General Assembly and staff and relevant House and Senate Committee Members and staff.
• Contacting members of the Illinois General Assembly and relevant House and Senate Committee Members upon direction from the County’s Legislative Director.
• Performing tasks initiated by the County’s legislative director in support of the County’s legislative program.
• Working with state agencies that adopt regulations and policies affecting Cook County operations.
• Providing regular updates to the County’s legislative director on activities.
This contract was awarded through a Sole Source Procurement pursuant to Section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code.
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