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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH COMCAST CORPORATION FOR TELECOMUNICATIONS SERVICES
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section D, 1, b, (2), (a) of the Code of the Chicago Park District, it is recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or his designee enter into a contract with Comcast Corporation to provide telecommunications services to park sites owned by the Chicago Park District.
II. Award Information
Company: Comcast Corporation
1500 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Company Type: Corporation
Contract Term: Three (3) year initial term with two (2) additional one (1) year extension options
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $420,000.00 annually. If extension options are exercised, funding shall be based upon available annual appropriations.
Scope of Services: To provide telecommunications services (voice & data) at remote park locations.
Affirmative
Action Goals: Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section F, 2, a, of the Code of the Chicago Park District, 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: IT Operating & Capital
Fiscal Year: 2019-2022
Source of Funds: 001.8230.8230.623015.00001.01.01.0001
IV. Procurement Information
Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section D, 1, b, (2), (a) of the Code of the Chicago Park District, competitive sealed bidding is not required in cases involving the purchase of "...telecommunications service or other public utility"
V. Explanation
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