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PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Midwest Fence Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Guardrail and Traffic Barrier Terminals Replacement and Repairs
Location: Countywide
Section: N/A
Contract Value: $2,282,197.25
Contract period: 9/1/2025 - 8/31/2027 with one (1), two (2) year renewal option
Contract Utilization: The Contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $300,000.00; FY 2026 $1,000,000.00; FY 2027 $982,197.25
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.540370
Contract Number(s): 2557-03184
Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Transportation and Highways to provide the maintenance, upgrading, and replacement of damaged guardrails and traffic barrier terminals as needed throughout Cook County. Guardrails are an essential part of our Highway system for the safety of motorists and the public.
The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Midwest Fence Corporation was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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