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PROPOSED CONTRACT
 
Department(s):  Cook County Medical Examiner 
 
Vendor:  Southland Medical, LLC, Orange, California 
 
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
 
Good(s) or Service(s):  Autopsy Supplies 
 
Contract Value:  $991,961.75
 
Contract period:  9/15/2021 - 9/14/2024, one (1), two (2) year renewal options  
 
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2021 $68,886.23, FY 2022 $330,653.88, FY 2023 $330,653.88,  FY 2024 $ 261,767.76
 
Accounts: 11100.1259.17140.530791
 
Contract Number(s):  2001-18674 
 
Concurrences:                     
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
 
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.   
 
Summary:  This contract will allow the Office of the Medical Examiner to continue daily operations without any delays.  This contract for autopsy supplies is the most important contract for this office.  
 
This contract is awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised competitive bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code.  Southland Medical, LLC was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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