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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s):
Office of Capital Planning & Policy
Vendor:
Holabird & Root, Chicago, Illinois
Request:
Approval to enter into and execute Contract #1323-12582 with Holabird & Root, Chicago, Illinois. The competitive bidding procedures were followed and in accordance with the Cook County Procurement ordinance. Holabird and Root was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder and is recommended for award.
Good(s) or Service(s):
Architectural and Engineering Services
Contract period:
N/A
Fiscal Impact:
$549,189.99
Accounts:
20000 County Physical Plant
Contract Number(s):
1323-12582
Vendor meets Minority And Women's Business Ordinance via:
Direct participation.
Concurrences:
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary:
This project will provide a new home at South Campus Buildings 3 & 4 for the Cook County Sheriff's Women's Justice Programs located at the Department of Corrections Campus (DOC). It will consolidate the WJS program, currently housed in various locations throughout the DOC campus, making it a more efficient program.
The consolidation will not only enable SWJP to move both Administrative offices and all on-site programming to one location, it will also allow for expansion of intensive case management which provides successful linkages to unmet needs, such as housing and job training. It's current programming capabilities in Women's Residential are 160 beds, expanding to 375 beds; Sheriff's Female Furlough from 135 reporting participants to 225 reporting participants; facilitate the continuity of care between all program services to its clients through the Empowerment Center; and provide living and training environments in compliance with Department of Justice mandates and Illinois Jail Standards.
The project includes, but is not limited to civil/site, architectural, structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications/structured wiring, security and fire protection a...
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