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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS, LLC FOR DEBRIS DUMPING TRANSFER STATION SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO. P-25009
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To: The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section C.3.a of the Code of the Chicago Park District, the Director of Cultural and Natural Resources and the Director of Purchasing recommend that the General Superintendent and CEO or their designee be authorized to enter into a contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems LLC for Debris Dumping Transfer Station Services. This contractor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bid. No work may commence and no payment shall be made prior to the execution of a written contract.
II. Award Information
Contractor: Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC
5500 Pearl Street
Rosemont, IL 60018
Company Type: Limited Liability Company
Majority Interest: LRS Holdings, LLC 100%
• MIP V Onion Intermediate Parent, LLC is 100% owner of LRS Holdings, LLC
• MIP V Onion Parent, LLC is 100% owner of MIP V Onion Intermediate Parent, LLC
Contract Period: Two (2) year initial term with Three (3) additional One (1) year extension options.
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $546,407.20 for the for the initial 2-year term. If extension options are exercised, funding shall be based upon available annual appropriations.
Compliance Goals: The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE)
participation for this contract meets the compliance goals of 25% MBE participation and 5% WBE participation.
Scope of Services: The Park District regularly collects debris - including refuse, recycling and other materials - and delivers the debris to dumping transfer stations. The Awardee will operate the transfer station(s) where the Park District will dump the debris it collects. Debris that will be dumped at the Awardee’s transfer stations(s) include: (i) asphalt; (ii) cardboard; (iii) concrete; (iv) dirt; (v) food waste; (vi) glass; (viii) gravel; (ix) paper; and (x) plastic. The Awardee must have sufficient capacity to accept the amount of debris that the Park District will dump at the Awardee’s transfer station(s).
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written contract. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the contract and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the contract and keep an original copy of the contract on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Operating
Fiscal Year: 2026-2027
Source of Funds: 001.8450.8450.623030.01.01.01.0001
IV. Procurement Information
Specification Number: P-25009
Date Advertised: October 21, 2025
Date Bids Due: November 25, 2025
Number of Bids Received: One (1)
This contract was publicly advertised as an Invitation for Bid (“IFB”). One (1) bid was received on the due date and was found by the Department of Purchasing (“Purchasing”) to be compliant and responsive.
V. Explanation
District-wide, the Chicago Park District ("Park District") requires the service of a debris dumping transfer station to receive and process debris including asphalt, cardboard, concrete, dirt, grass and any other materials that are regularly collected by Park District garbage and other trucks. Having this contract in place will allow the Park District to expeditiously meet its operational needs at a fair and reasonable price.
The awardee submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Chicago Park District to award Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC the contract for debris dumping transfer station services.
VI. General Conditions
1. Conflicts: No agreement authorized herein shall be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provisions of the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, 50 ILCS 105/0.01 et seq.
2. Ethics: The contract shall contain a provision requiring compliance with Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District ("Governmental Ethics").
3. Contingent Liability: Any agreement authorized herein that has a term of more than one year shall be executory only for the amounts for which the Park District may become liable in succeeding fiscal years pursuant to Section 17(i) of the Chicago Park District Act, 70 ILCS 1505/0.01 et seq.
4. Economic Disclosure Statement (“EDS”): Contractor has submitted a full and complete EDS prior to submission to the Board for approval.