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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Medical Examiner
Vendor: Salam International, Inc., Laguna Hills, California
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Cadaver Bags
Original Contract Period: 6/17/2019 - 6/16/2021, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: 6/17/2021 - 6/16/2023
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $74,400.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 6/11/2019, $74,400.00
Increase Requested: $74,400.00
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2021 $18,600.00, FY 2022 $37,200.00, FY 2023 $18,600.00
Accounts: 11100.1259.17140.520470
Contract Number(s): 1945-17806
Concurrences:
The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This increase and two-year renewal option will allow the Medical Examiner to continue to receive body bags. The body bags provide the most sanitary and dignified means possible for transporting decedents from one place to another.
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Salam International, Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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