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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor:
Various Law Firms:
Clark Hill, Chicago, Illinois
Norton Rose Fulbright, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Technology Related Legal Services
Contract Value: Program: $907,731.00
Contract period: All contracts: 2/15/2026 - 2/14/2029 with two (2) one-year renewal options
Contract Utilization:
2508-12101A- Clark Hill: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Full MWBE Waiver
2508-12101B - Norton Rose Fulbright: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Full MWBE Waiver.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 Spend Authority: $102,577.00 (BOT) & $200,000.00 (Sheriff); FY 2027 Spend Authority: $102,577.00 (BOT) & $200,000.00 (Sheriff); FY 2028 Spend Authority: $102,577.00 (BOT) & $200,000.00 (Sheriff)
Accounts: 11000.1009.35805.520830.00000.00000 (BOT), 11100.1214.15530.521054 (CCSO)
Contract Number(s):
2508-12101A- Clark Hill (all four categories)
2508-12101B - Norton Rose Fulbright (all four categories)
Summary: Requesting authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into contracts with the law firms of Clark Hill and Norton Rose Fulbright to establish a prequalified pool of law firms with specialized experience in providing technology-related legal services for the Bureau of Technology and other County offices. Each of the categories represents an area where BOT and other County offices identified the potential need for the expertise of outside counsel in non-litigation technology-related matters. The four categories are as follows:
Category I - Cybersecurity and Data Breach Management
1. Advise County on issues related to cybersecurity and data breach prevention;
2. Represent and advise County in all aspects related to data breach procedures and response including but not lim...
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