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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor: Saldemar Solutions, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Technical consulting services
Current Contract Period: 6/11/2014 - 6/11/2015
Proposed Contract Extension Period: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $413,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 6/12/2012, $143,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): (12/14/2013, Increase $270,000.00); (7/23/2014, Extension 6/12/14 - 6/11/2015)
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $124,800.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $124,800.00
Accounts: 545-260
Contract Number(s): 1390-12824
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Bureau of Technology respectfully requests that this Board approve an amendment to contract 1390-12824 with Saldemar Solutions, LLC, Chicago, Illinois for technical consulting services.
Saldemar possesses unique information technology sourcing technical skills and experience to assist the Bureau of Technology, Cook County Treasurer, Cook County Assessor, and Cook County Clerk in ongoing efforts to replace existing, decentralized property tax systems with one integrated system for all Cook County Property Tax agencies. The Treasurer, Assessor, and Clerk have all stated their support for this request to amend the contract.
To date, Saldemar has assisted with the release of the Integrated Property Tax System RFP, and Saldemar's unique knowledge and skills are needed for the anticipated complex vendor selection and negotiations. Saldemar will perform tasks within the scope of the original contract: Assist with the management of key initiatives adhering to Cook County practices, focusing on the Integrated Property Tax System Project (inception to contract award), where planning, prioritizing work, defining timelines, finalizing the RFP, assisting with evaluations of proposals, analyzing pricing, drafting and reviewing the SOW, and assisting with other logistical tasks remain a priority.
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