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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Extension and Increase
Good(s) or Service(s): 47,000 Tons of Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Contract Period: 10/1/2011 - 9/30/2013
Contract Period Extension: 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2014
Current Contract Amount Authority: $5,573,751.00
Board Approved: 7/12/2011, $5,573,751.00
Board Increase(s): N/A
Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $2,786,875.50
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2013 $1,393,437.75 FY 2014 $1,393,437.75
Accounts: 600-585 (Motor Fuel Tax)
Contract Number(s): 11-53-106
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: Contract No. 11-53-106 for Bulk Rock Salt and De-Icing Materials with Morton Salt, Inc., is a Piggyback contract with the City of Chicago (Specification No. 95044). This request is to amend the County's current contract for a period of one (1) year and to increase by a not to exceed amount of $2,786,875.50 for the purchase of 47,200 tons of Rock Salt and De-Icing Materials.
The Bulk Rock Salt and De-Icing Materials will be utilized by the Department of Transportation and Highways/Bureau of Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 3 4 and 5; Forest Preserve District of Cook County; Bloom Township; Northfield Township and Maine Township.
The referenced contract has been reviewed for compliance regarding the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises Ordinance and has been found to be responsive to the Goods and Services goals participation set forth in the contract. The Department of Transportation and Highways submits the proposed amendment for increase and extension for Board approval.
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