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Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met Dec. 18

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Frank J Aguilar, County Board Commissioner, 16th District | Cook County Website

Frank J Aguilar, County Board Commissioner, 16th District | Cook County Website

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met Dec. 18

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ATTENDANCE 

Present Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) PUBLIC TESTIMONY 

Chairman Daley asked the Secretary to the Board to call upon the registered public speakers, in accordance  with Cook County Code. 

No public speakers. 

25-0458 

COMMITTEE MINUTES 

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 11/20/2024. 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to approve 25-0458. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) COURT ORDERS 

25-0301 

Sponsored by: Chief Judge, Cook County Board Of Commissioners 

REPORT 

Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County  

Report Title: Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment Report Period: November 1, 2024, through November 30, 2024  

Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys and experts for legal services provided on behalf of indigent litigants. The orders have been processed by the Office of the Chief Judge and submitted to the Cook County Comptroller’s Office for payment during  this period. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Vice Chairman Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 25-0301. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) SPECIAL COURT CASES 

25-0373 

Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC 

Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla 

Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor 

Case No.(s): 97 CR 511002 

Date of This Order: 11/25/2024  

Time period: 08/01/2024 - 11/22/2024 

This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $5,018.75  

Paid to Date: $46,152.50  

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

25-0394 

Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC 

Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla 

Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor 

Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 

Date of This Order: 11/25/2024  

Time period: 08/01/2024 - 11/22/2024 

This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $21,312.50  

Paid to Date: $114,748.63  

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

25-0396 

Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor 

Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke 

Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor 

Case No.(s): 92 CR 25596-01 

Date of This Order: 11/26/2024  

Time period: 07/17/2024 - 11/19/2024 

This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $44,754.85  

Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61  

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A 

25-0398 

Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor 

Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke 

Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 91 CR 2145101 

Date of This Order: 11/20/2024  

Time period: 08/12/2024 - 11/19/2024 

This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $30,812.50  Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61  

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

25-0400 

Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor 

Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke 

Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 95 CR 27600-01 

Date of This Order: 11/20/2024  

Time period: 01/01/2024 - 11/08/2024 

This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $8,928.75  Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61  

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

25-0401 

Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor 

Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke 

Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 18817-01 

Date of This Order: 11/20/2024  

Time period: 06/25/2024 - 11/20/2024 

This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,672.91 Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61  

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

25-0403 

Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor 

Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke 

Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 00 CR 13572-01 

Date of This Order: 11/20/2024  

Time period: 06/06/2024 - 11/19/2024 

This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,200.00 Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61  

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A 

25-0404 

Firm: : (1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3)  FTI Consulting (4) Lawrence Rosen and (5) Wendy Muchman 

Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver 

Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor 

Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 

Date of This Order: 12/02/2024  

Time period: 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2024 

This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $39,230.02, FTI Consulting  $12,692.30, Lawrence Rosen - $1,725.92 & Wendy Muchman - $22,740.00 

Paid to Date: $729,438.43  

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to approve the  SPECIAL COURT CASES. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen,  Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) 

SPECIAL CRIMINAL COURT CASES 

NOTE: There are no cases of the above item type to be approved for this meeting. PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS 

25-0308 

Case: Cain v. Wojik, et al.  

Case No: 23-cv-14282  

Settlement Amount: $3,000,000.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 499 

Payable to: Jeremiah Cain and Bonjean Law Group, PLLC 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 11/20/2024  

Subject matter: Allegations of a civil rights violation 

25-0309 

Case: Hill v. Cook County, et al. 

Case No: 21 L 7886 

Settlement Amount: $1,500,000.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 499 

Payable to: Robert Hill and Loevy &Loevy 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 10/23/24  

Subject matter: Allegations of a civil rights violation.  

25-0243 

Case: Vasquez, Diana v. Cook County 

Case No: 23 C 15225  

Settlement Amount: $20,000.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 1021- Self-Insurance Fund 

Payable to: Diana Vasquez 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination  

25-0294 

Case: Wilkerson, Tondeo v. Cook County  

Case No: 21 L 10899  

Settlement Amount: $1,150,000.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 899 (Health) 

Payable to: Tondeo Wilkerson and his attorneys McNabola & Associates, LLC. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 11/20/2024  

Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.  

25-0295 

Case: Santiago, Jesenia v. Cook County 

Case No: 22 L 8335 

Settlement Amount: $20,000.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 499 (Public Safety) 

Payable to: Jesenia Santiago and attorneys Mack, Tragos & Hoffman, LTD. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: Settlement of a negligence claim.  

25-0302 

Case: Wilson Broadway Currency Exchange, Inc. v. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County  Case No: 2024 M1 115123  

Settlement Amount: $1,148.51 

Fixed Charges Department: 490 

Payable to: Wilson Broadway Currency Exchange, Inc. 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: An allegation of a violation of the Uniform Commercial Code. 

25-0303 

Case: James Tobias v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office  

Case No: 2023 CH 06005  

Settlement Amount: $5,500.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 499 

Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: An allegation of a violation of FOIA.  

25-0305 

Case: Lucy Parsons Lab v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office  

Case No: 2023 CH 10014  

Settlement Amount: $5,500.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 499 

Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation.  

24-5777 

Case: Gonzalez-Morales v. Fawcett et al. 

Case No: 23 M1 301329 

Settlement Amount: $85,000.00/$65,000.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 1200-Department of Facilities Management 

Payable to: Rocio Gonzalez-Morales and Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC; Maria Calderon and Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: September 18, 2024  

Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation  

24-6244 

Case: Davis, Robert v. Dart, et al.  

Case No: 23 C 1230  

Settlement Amount: $3,500.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 1239- Department of Corrections 

Payable to: Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation  

24-6435 

Case: Cook v. Dart, et. al. 

Case No: 24 C 2401 

Settlement Amount: $10,001.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 1160 - Building and Zoning 

Payable to: Travis Cook and Kenneth N. Flaxman 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation

24-6505 

Case: Miller, Sheretta v. Cook County Jail  

Case No: 24 M1 13573  

Settlement Amount: $1,500.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections 

Payable to: Sheretta Miller 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation  

25-0223 

Case: Fernandez, George v Dart et al.  

Case No: 24 C 1606  

Settlement Amount: $2,500.00 

Fixed Charges Department: 1210-Office of the Sheriff 

Payable to: George Fernandez 

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  

Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, to approve the PROPOSED SETTLEMENT CASES. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) 

WORKERS' COMPENSATION SETTLEMENTS/DECISIONS REPORT 

25-0260 

REPORT 

Department: Civil Actions Bureau  

Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments Following Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office - Litigated Settlements & Awards  

Report Period: November 8, 2024 to December 4, 2024  

Summary: Authorization to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements & Awards  

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Vice Chairman Lowry, to recommend  for approval 25-0260. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen,  Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS PAYMENT REPORT 

25-0296 

Presented by: DEANNA ZALAS, Director, Department of Risk Management 

REPORT 

Department: Risk Management  

Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments  

Report Period: 11/01/2024 - 11/30/2024  

Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending November 2024. Payments total $530,954.84  

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Vice Chairman Lowry, to approve 25-0296. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) 

25-0298 

Presented by: DEANNA ZALAS, Director, Department of Risk Management 

REPORT 

Department: Risk Management  

Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments - Risk Management Settlements  

Report Period: 09/01/2024 - 11/30/2024  

Summary: Authority to pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements 

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Vice Chairman Lowry, to approve  25-0298. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5)

QUARTERLY LITIGATION DISBURSEMENT REPORT 

25-0297 

Presented by: DEANNA ZALAS, Director, Department of Risk Management 

REPORT 

Department: Risk Management  

Report Title: Quarterly Litigation Disbursements Report Q4 FY 2024  

Report Period: 09/01/2024 - 11/30/2024  

Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information paid proposed settlement for Q4 fiscal year 2024. Payments total $57,273,528.52  

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Vice Chairman Lowry, to recommend for approval 25-0297. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) 

PATIENT/ARRESTEE CLAIMS REPORT 

25-0265 

REPORT 

Department: Risk Management  

Report Title: Receive and File Patient Arrestee Claims 

Report Period: Month ending November 30, 2024  

Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestee Claims for the month ending November 30, 2024. Payments total: $ 39,820.27 

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Vice Chairman Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 25-0265. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5)

SELF-INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORT 

25-0264 

REPORT 

Department: Risk Management  

Report Title: Receive and File Self Insurance Claims 

Report Period: Month ending November 30, 2024 

Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the months ending November 30, 2024. Payments total: $16,566.45 

A motion was made by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Vice Chairman Lowry, to recommend for receiving and filing 25-0264. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) 

COMPTROLLERS 

25-0449 

REPORT 

Department: BOF Comptroller  

Report Title: Eleven-month period ended October 31, 2024 

Report Period: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses  

Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the eleven-month period ended October 31, 2024, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook County. The  report presents estimates of revenues and expenses expected to occur during the fiscal period compared to  actual revenues and expenses recorded. 

A motion was made by Commissioner Trevor, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to recommend for receiving and filing 25-0449. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5)

HEALTH & HOSPITAL 

25-0023 

REPORT 

Department: Cook County Health  

Report Title: CCH Monthly Report  

Report Period: December 2024  

Summary: This report is provided in accordance with Resolution 14-4311 approved by the County Board  on 7/23/14.  

A motion was made by Commissioner Trevor, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to recommend for receiving and filing 25-0023. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) 

24-4882 

Presented by: RAFFI SARRAFIAN, Chief Procurement Officer 

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT 

Department(s): Countywide  

Vendor: ODP Business Solutions Inc, Boca Raton, Florida  

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Office Supplies (Office Supplies and Furniture)  

Original Contract Period: 10/1/2021 - 9/30/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase  

Proposed Contract Period: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025  

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,227,864.14  

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 9/23/2021, $4,077,865.14  

Increase Requested: $1,000,000.00 

Previous Board Increase(s): N/A  

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 6/7/2024, $149,999.00  

Previous Board Renewals: N/A  

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A  

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A  

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A  

Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 

Accounts: OCPO: 11000.1030.19670.530605.00000.00000; and Various Countywide Accounts Contract Number(s): 2045-18119A  

Concurrences: 

The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. Full MWBE waiver 

Chief Procurement Officer concurs. 

Summary: This increase and first of two (2), one (1) year renewal options will allow Countywide end users to continue to receive countywide office supplies. This Countywide contract will be available in the  Marketplace for end users to purchase office supplies and furniture such as carts, stands, podiums,  bookcases, etc. 

This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bidding process in accordance with  the Cook County Procurement Code. ODP Business Solutions Inc. was the lowest, responsive and  responsible bidder. 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to recommend for approval 24-4882. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5)

24-5780 

Presented by: TINA CONSOLA, Director, Department of Revenue 

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT 

Department(s): Revenue 

Vendor: Revenue Solutions, Inc., Pembroke, Massachusetts  

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract  

Good(s) or Service(s): Implementation of processes to continue the functionality of the Integrated Home Rule Tax Processing System utilized by the Department of Revenue. 

Original Contract Period: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase 

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026  

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $870,000.00  

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 12/16/2021, $870,000.00 Increase Requested: $453,100.00 

Previous Board Increase(s): N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A 

Previous Board Renewals: N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A 

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A 

Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $246,400.00, FY 2026 $206,700.00 

Accounts: 11000.1490.11880.521531 

Contract Number(s): 2108-09241

Concurrences: 

The Contract Specific goal set on this contract is Zero. 

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. 

Summary: The Department of Revenue requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to execute an amendment to renew and increase the contract with Revenue Solutions. This renewal will allow DOR to continue receiving ongoing application management services, including correction of non-warranty defects, deployment of necessary upgrades and implementation of product enhancements. 

This is a Sole Source Procurement pursuant to Section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code.  

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to recommend for approval 24-5780. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) 

24-6194 

Presented by: ZAHRA ALI, Chief Administrative Officer, Bureau of Administration 

PROPOSED CONTRACT 

Department(s): Bureau of Administration, States Attorney, Juvenile Probation, Public Guardian, Transportation and Highways, Animal Control, Adult Probation  

Vendor: Sutton Ford, Matteson, Illinois  

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute 

Good(s) or Service(s): 2025 or Newer Ford Vehicles  

Contract Value: $2,719,110.00  

Contract period: 12/1/2024 - 11/30/2026 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $412,227.00, FY 2025 $1,212,219.00 

Accounts: BOA FY24 Project#28580 $119,528.00-11601.1011.21120.560265 and Project#26788 11569.1011.21120.560265; BOA FY25 $345,136.00-11620.1011.21120.560265; SAO FY24 Project#28562 $292,699.00-11601.1250.21120.560265; SAO FY25 $388,934.00- 11601.1250.21120.560265; Public Guardian FY25 $26,609.00-11620.1305.21120.560265; Animal  Control FY25 $125,600.00- 11312.1510.21120.560265; DOTH FY25 $189,579.00- 

11620.1500.21120.560265; Juvenile Probation FY25 $86,373.00 11601.1326.21120.560265; Adult Probation FY25 $49,988.00- 11601.1280.21120.560265 

Contract Number(s): 2445-09111  

Concurrences: 

The contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero. The prime vendor is Certified MWBE. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. 

Summary: This contract will allow the Bureau of Administration, States Attorney, Juvenile Probation, Public Guardian, Transportation and Highways, Animal Control, and Adult Probation to purchase up to 78 vehicles, across 8 different vehicle categories. The contract includes Ford Escape Compact SUV, both gas and hybrid per Ford Motor Co. allocations available, Transit Cargo 250, 350 and EV Vans, F-250  Super Duty, and F-650 Box Truck. All are Model Year 2025 or Newer Ford Vehicles that have been  approved by the Vehicle Steering Committee for countywide agencies. 

The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Sutton Ford was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.  

In accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code, the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer issued a publicly advertised competitive bid for 2025 or Newer Ford Vehicles. Sutton Ford was the  lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for 2025 or Newer Ford Vehicles. 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to recommend for approval 24-6194. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen, Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5)

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Britton, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Chairman Daley, Vice Chairman Lowry, Commissioners Aguilar, Anaya, Britton, Degnen,  Gainer, Gordon, Quezada, Scott, Stamps, and Trevor (12) 

Absent Miller, Moore, Morita (excused), K. Morrison (excused) S. Morrison (excused) (5) 

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