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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT WITH CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES LLC FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DIESEL POWERED DISC-TYPE BRUSH AND LOG CHIPPERS DISTRICTWIDE
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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 and Chapter XI, Section D.7.a. of the Code of the Chicago Park District (“Code”), the Director of Purchasing and the Director of Cultural and Natural Resources recommend that that the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District (the “Board”) authorize the General Superintendent or their designee to enter into a contract (the “Contract”) with Chicago United Industries LLC (“Contractor”) for supply and delivery of diesel powered disc-type brush and log chippers districtwide.
II. Contract Information; Authorization
Contractor: Chicago United Industries LLC
505 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60611
Company Type: Illinois Limited Liability Company
Beneficial Interest: As noted in Section VI(4) below, the Contractor has submitted an Economic Disclosure Statement (“EDS”). As required by Chapter I, Section D.1(a)(1) of the Code of the Chicago Park District, Section II(B)(2) of the Contractor’s EDS discloses the following persons or legal entities having a direct or indirect, current or prospective beneficial interest (including ownership) in excess of 7.5% of the Contractor:
United Industries Group LLC 100%
Frank Cho 51.0%
Ronak Sheth 17.5%
Brian Wright 8.0%
GDR Acquisitions I, LLC 17.5%
Gerado Del Real 100%
Contract Period: One-year term with no additional extension options
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed (NTE) $260,673.78
Compliance
Goals:
The Minority Owned Business Enterprise (“MBE”) and Women Owned Business Enterprise (“WBE”) participation for the Contract has been eliminated by the Director of Purchasing and approved by the General Superintendent. The Contactor’s proposal for the Contrac...
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