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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Circuit Court of Cook County
Vendor: Cristina Foods, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Fresh Produce
Contract Value: $585,150.00
Contract period: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2029, with two (2), one-year renewal options
Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The prime vendor is a certified MBE.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $27,664.72, FY 2027 $165,988.33, FY2028 $165,988.33, FY 2029 $138,320.62
Accounts: 11100.1440.35225.530010.00000.00000
Contract Number(s): 2635-04300
Summary: Contract 2635-04300 allows the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center the ability to supply various fresh produce items of healthy fruits and vegetable products, with recommendations from Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) for the residents that we serve.
Competitive bidding procedures were followed in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Cristina Foods, Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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