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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Office of the President
Vendor: Turner Group Company, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Government Affairs Consulting Services
Original Contract Period: 1/9/2025 - 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: $120,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 1/15/2025, $60,000.00
Increase Requested: $60,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 1/30/2026, $60,000.00
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 1/30/2026, 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: $60,000.00
Accounts: 11000.1010.16895.520830
Contract Number(s): 2450-09171
Summary: This is the second of two (2) one-year renewal options. Turner Group Company will focus on criminal justice reform related legislation, key contacts with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, and strategy related to advancing the President’s agenda. Turner Group Company will assist the Office of the President in following capacity:
• Interacting with members of the Illinois General Assembly and staff, House and Senate Committee members and staff, and contacting members upon the direction of 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.
This contract was awarded through a Sole Source Procurement pursuant to Section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code.
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