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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Facilities Management
Vendor: Dependable Fire Equipment, Waukegan, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Inspections, Testing, Maintenance, Certification and Repairs for Fire Fighting Systems
Original Contract Period: 5/15/2023-5/14/2026, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: 5/15/2026-5/14/2028
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $284,733.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 4/27/2023, $204,733.00
Increase Requested: $204,643.98
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 9/15/2023, $80,000.00
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Full WBE Waiver.
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $59,687.83, FY 2027 $102,321.99, FY 2028 $42,634.16
Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.540350
Contract Number(s): 2245-10053
Summary: This two (2) year contract renewal and increase will allow the Department of Facilities Management to continue the contract with Dependable Fire Equipment for Inspections, Testing, Maintenance, Certification, and Repairs for Fire Fighting Systems.
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Dependable Fire Equipment was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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