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File #: 26-1278-0311    Name: Contract Award to XXXX to Operate the Summer Food Program
Type: Action Item Status: New Business
File created: 2/9/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/11/2026 Final action:
Title: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OPEN KITCHENS INC., FOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AND THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD SERVICE (AT-RISK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) DISTRICTWIDE SPECIFICATION NO. P- 25003
Sponsors: Wellness
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Attachments: 1. MWBE Schedules - Open Kitchens, Inc
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OPEN KITCHENS INC., FOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AND THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD SERVICE (AT-RISK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM) DISTRICTWIDE
SPECIFICATION NO. P- 25003

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To: The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District

Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section C.3.a. of the Code of the Chicago Park District (the "Code"), the Director of Purchasing and the Director of the Department of Community Recreation recommend 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 "Agreement") with Open Kitchens Inc. (the "Awardee"), for the supply and delivery of purchased meals for the summer food service program and child and adult care food service, districtwide. The contractors were selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bid ("IFB"). No work may commence, and no payment shall be made prior to the execution of a written Agreement.

II. Award Information

Awardees: Open Kitchens, Inc.
3348 South Pulaski Rd.
Unit D
Chicago, IL 60632

Company Type: Business Corporation

Majority Interest: Terese M. Fiore 51%
Anthony Fiore 49%

Contract Period: One (1) year initial term with four (4) additional one (1) year extension options. If contract extension options are exercised, funding shall be based upon annual appropriations.

Contract Amount: Not to Exceed (NTE) $2,700,000.00 for the initial contract term. The Agreement is a DUR (Depends Upon Requirements) contract, where the actual annual spending for the initial contract term and each contract extension term are based on the Park District's identified needs and will be authorized by annual appropriation subject to each year's budget.

Compliance
Goals: The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation for this contract meets the compliance goals of 25% MBE participation ...

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