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PROPOSED CONTRACT
 
Department(s):  Cook County Animal and Rabies Control 
 
Vendor:  Legend + White Animal Health Corp., Lincolnshire, Illinois 
 
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
 
Good(s) or Service(s):  Rabies Vaccination Tags 
 
Contract Value:  $151,350.00
 
Contract period:  11/01/2021 - 10/31/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options 
 
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2021 $0, FY 2022 $81,690.00, FY 2023 $69,660.00 
 
Accounts: 11312.1510.33925.530189
 
Contract Number(s):  2123-18625 
 
Concurrences:                     
The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.
 
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. 
 
Summary:  All animals receiving rabies vaccinations are issued Rabies Vaccination Tags as proof of vaccination and as a form of identification. The Department needs to secure the rabies tags to continue the distribution as required by Illinois Animal Control Act statute 510, as well as Cook County Ordinance Article II. Rabies Control Section 10-41 (b). 
 
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code.  Legend + White Animal Health Corp. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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