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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Medical Examiner’s Office
Vendor: Salam International, Inc. Foothill Ranch, California
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Body (Cadaver) Bags
Original Contract Period: 11/12/2023-11/11/2025, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option
Proposed Amendment Type: Increase
Proposed Contract Period: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $120,392.50
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 1/18/2024, $120,392.50
Increase Requested: $120,500.00
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 1/6/2026, 11/12/2025-11/11/2027
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Contract Utilization: The Contract-Specific goal set on this contract is Zero.
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $60,250.00, FY 2027 $60,250.00
Accounts: 11100.1259.17140.520470.00000.00000
Contract Number(s): 2301-04132
Summary: This contract increase will allow the Medical Examiner to continue to receive body (cadaver) bags from Salam International, Inc. 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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