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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Facilities Management
Vendor: Simplex Grinnell LP, Addison, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Annual Fire Pump Tests and Maintenance
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2015, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $132,840.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 1/2/2013, $132,840.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $50,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 - $50,000.00
Accounts: 200-450
Contract Number(s): 12-53-260
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This increase and first of two (2), one (1) year renewal options will allow Simplex Grinnell, LP to continue to test and maintain County-owned fire pumps to ensure that the sprinkler systems and main pumps are operational.
This contract was awarded through the competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Simplex Grinnell, LP was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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