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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Bureau of Human Resources
Vendor: Cornell University dba eCornell, Ithaca, New York
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Educational Services
Contract Value: $229,700.00
Contract period: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2026 with two (2) one-year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $229,700.00
Accounts: 11000.1490.33910.501814
Contract Number(s): 2435-02050
Concurrences:
The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Bureau of Human Resources is requesting authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Cornell University dba eCornell.
Cornell University is one of the eight prestigious Ivy League colleges and universities in the United States. Ivy League colleges and universities are widely known for their academic excellence. Under this contract, eCornell will provide online educational services in support of the leadership development program for Offices under the President. Participants in this online leadership program shall have the opportunity to take expert led courses (led by Cornell University faculty) to obtain certification in a specific program. In addition, a small cohort of participants will participate in live virtual expert led sessions. This is the first year that this program is being implemented.
This is a Sole Source Procurement pursuant to Section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code.
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