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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Environment and Sustainability
Vendor: Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc, Yorkville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Tree Planting and Maintenance Services
Contract Value: $750,000.00
Contract period: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2028, with two (2) - one (1) year renewal options
Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation. The Prime vendor is a certified MBE.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2026 $500,000; FY2027 $125,000; FY2028 $125,000
Accounts: 11287.1161.39022.520830.00000.00000
Contract Number(s): 2519-08256
Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Environment and Sustainability to receive Tree Planting and Maintenance Services. The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (CCDES) is launching a tree planting initiative to improve the urban forest, build resilience in disinvested Suburban Cook County communities and strengthen vulnerable neighborhoods against the impacts of climate change. CCDES will choose an anticipated three (3) to five (5) municipalities with experience maintaining trees and/or a municipal tree plan to participate in the tree planting initiative based on an application process.
The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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