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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Various Cook County Agencies Department name
Vendor: E & R Towing and Garage, Inc., Markham, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Automobile Maintenance and Repair for Zone 8
Original Contract Period: 7/15/2012 - 7/14/2015, with two (2), one (1) year renew options
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 7/15/2016 - 7/14/2017
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $522,607.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 7/10/2012, $362,607.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): 7/1/2015, $80,000.00, 7/15/2015 - 7/14/2016
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 7/24/2014, $80,000.00
This Increase Requested: $98,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2016: $36,750.00, FY 2017; $61,250.00
Accounts: Various 444 Account
Contract Number(s): 11-53-185H
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This contract was awarded through the competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. E & R Towing and Garage, Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for Zone Eight (8). This increase and final renewal option will allow for continuation of automobile maintenance and repair of County-owned vehicles in Zone Eight (8).
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