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PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Meade, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Electrical and Mechanical Item Maintenance - Various Locations – Section No. 28-8EMIM-01-GM (Countywide)
Location: Countywide
Section: 28-8EMIM-01-GM
Contract Value: $26,115,628.26
Contract period: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2028
Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women- owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $8,500,000.00, FY 2027 $8,500,000.00, FY 2028 $8,500,000.00, FY 2029 $615,628.26
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.540370
Contract Number(s): 2585-05300
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between the County and Meade, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
General Maintenance services associated with Cook County’s (1) traffic signal installation, (2) roadway lighting systems, (3) navigation lighting systems and bridge cathodic protection systems, (4) storm water pumping station systems, and (5) maintenance facilities electrical systems and their appurtenances located in Cook County for a three-year duration. The purpose of this improvement is to protect the public investment in the transportation system, provide safe, efficient and sustainable highways, and support the development of the regional economy in accordance with the Department’s mission statement.
This contract is awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Meade, Inc., Chicago, Illinois was the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder.
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