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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO FOR WATER SAMPLE TESTING SERVICES FOR CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT BEACHES
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or his designee enter into a contract with University of Illinois at Chicago ("UIC") for water sample testing services for Chicago Park District beaches. Moreover, pursuant to Chapter XI, Section D, 1, b, (2), (f), (iii) of the Code of the Chicago Park District, it is recommended that competitive bidding is suspended for this purchase because of UIC's specialized experience or skill regarding water sample testing.
II. Award Information
Company: University of Illinois at Chicago
Fogarty International Program
2121 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Contract Term: Four (4) years with two one (1) year extensions.
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 annually.
Scope of Services: UIC will test water samples from two transects per beach, 18-20 beaches per day, seven (7) days a week.
Affirmative Action
Goals: Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section F, 2, a, of the Code of the Chicago Park District, the Minority and Women Owned Participation requirements are not included.
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the Agreement and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Agreement and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Operating and Capital
Fiscal Year: 2017
Source of Funds: 001.8450.8450.623130.01.01.01.00001
077.8450.8450.627045.BD117.01.01.58144
IV. Procurement Information
Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section D, 1, b, (2), (f), (iii) of the Code of the Chicago Park District, it is in the best interest of t...
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