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File #: 17-2837-0809    Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Approved
File created: 7/28/2017 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 8/9/2017 Final action:
Title: AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOK COUNTY CONTRACT 1390-13069 WITH CLARITY PARTNERS, LLC FOR WEBSITE IMPLEMENTATION, BRANDING AND GOVERNANCE
Sponsors: Chief Information Technology Officer, Information Technology
Attachments: 1. Schedules A and B - Clarity
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AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOK COUNTY CONTRACT 1390-13069
WITH CLARITY PARTNERS, LLC FOR WEBSITE IMPLEMENTATION, BRANDING AND GOVERNANCE

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


I. Recommendation

It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent and CEO or his designee to participate in Cook County contract 1390-13069 with Clarity Partners, LLC for Website Implementation, Branding and Governance Services for the Chicago Park District's website and mobile application. Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section D, 7 of the Code of the Chicago Park District, the Director of Purchasing may participate in another governmental entity's contract when doing so is in the best interest of the Chicago Park District. The contractor was selected pursuant to a Request for Proposals publicly advertised by Cook County. No work may commence and no payment shall be made to the contractor prior to the execution of a written agreement.

II. Award Information

Contractor: Clarity Partners, LLC
20 N. Clark Street, Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60602

Company Type: Illinois Business Corporation

Majority Interests: David Namkung 51%
Rodney Zech 49%

Contract Period: The five (5) year initial term will expire on October 31, 2019. There are two (2), two (2) year extension periods available.

Authorized Amount: Not-to-Exceed $300,000.00 for the initial contract term. If extension options are exercised, the annual Not-to-Exceed amount will be $150,000.00.

Scope of Services: Web and Mobile Application Support Services.

Affirmative Action Goals: Clarity Partners is a City of Chicago certified Minority Owned Business Enterprise. Women Owned Business Enterprise participation for this contract includes 5% women owned.

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 th...

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