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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy
Vendor: A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Architectural and Engineering Services for Demolition of Division IV, Renovations of Division V and Division IV/V Gym
Contract Value: $1,844,722.00
Contract period: 6/1/2026 - 5/30/2029, 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.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $500,000.00, FY 2027 $750,000.00, FY 2028 $ 400,000.00, FY29 $194,722.00
Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560107 (Capital Improvement Program)
Contract Number(s): 2415-04010
Summary: Vendor to provide full-spectrum Architect/Engineer (“A/E”) services related to the design and construction administration for the Demolition of DOC Division IV and Renovations of Division V and Division IV/V Gym.
The focus of the initial work will be to work directly with the key personnel from the Department of Corrections stakeholders, including, but not limited to: the Cook County Department of Corrections, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the Cook County Department of Facilities Management, and other agencies as they may be identified and designated.
This contract is awarded through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) procedures in accordance with Cook County Procurement Code. A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc. was selected based on established evaluation criteria.
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