POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Tuesday, April 9, 2002, 10:00 A.M.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
JOURNAL
(February 21, 2002)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a
record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Thursday,
February 21, 2002.
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this
matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDUM
ITEM #2
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2002 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ZELDA MARTIN WHITTLER, Undersheriff
requesting authorization to extend
the end date from October 31, 2001 through June 30, 2002, for the Post Release
Reintegration Grant. This will allow the
Impact Incarceration Department adequate time to spend the remaining funds in
the grant.
The purpose of this grant is to
fund the post release phase of the Cook County Boot Camp program. The post release phase provides participants
with needed support as they transition into their communities from the Boot
Camp site. The phase includes ongoing
counseling, job search consultation, values reaffirmation and appropriate
supervision.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Funding period extension: October
31, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
ITEM #3
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 15, 2002 from
JAMES M. O’ROURKE, Executive Director, Judicial Advisory
Council
requesting authorization to amend the action of the Cook
County Board of Commissioners (March 9, 2000, Item #5) by adding Haymarket
Center’s Prevention Project to the list of non Cook County governmental
agencies providing services under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG). This grant would be for
$150,000.00 of federal LLEBG funds.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $150,000.00.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENTS
ITEM #4
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 1, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) with Riverside Medical
Center.
The purpose of the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement
is to establish an educational relationship between Cook County Hospital and
Riverside Medical Center to provide required training for Cook County Hospital
house staff physicians in rural medicine to comply with the Federal Training
Grant requirements for primary care physicians.
This agreement has been delayed because of the need to complete the
necessary paperwork.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract period: January 1, 2002 through January 30,
2005. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970610.
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ITEM #5
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) with Midwestern
University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The purpose of the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement
is to maintain Cook County Hospital’s educational relationship with Midwestern
University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine for training residents and
medical students. This agreement has
been delayed because of the need to negotiate the terms and conditions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract period: February 1, 2002 through June 30, 2007. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970545.
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ITEM #6
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) with McGaw Medical
Center of Northwestern University.
The purpose of the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement
is to maintain Cook County Hospital’s educational relationship with McGaw
Medical Center of Northwestern University for training residents and medical
students. This agreement has been
delayed because of the need to negotiate the terms and conditions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2006. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970542.
COOPERATIVE MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT
ITEM #7
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Cooperative Master Funding Agreement with McGaw Medical Center of
Northwestern University.
The purpose of the Cooperative Master Funding Agreement is
to stipulate the terms and conditions for reimbursing McGaw Medical Center of
Northwestern University for the contractual services that they provide to the
Hospital. This agreement has been delayed
because of the need to negotiate the terms and conditions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract period: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970543.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDUM
ITEM #8
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Program Addendum with the University of Illinois College of Medicine,
Chicago, Illinois. The current
Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA), under which this Program
Addendum falls, is Contract No. 01-43-450 approved by the Board on December 5,
2000.
The purpose of the Program Addendum is to provide Cook
County Hospital’s training programs with access to the University of Illinois
College of Medicine’s Online Graduate Medical Education Core Curriculum
program. Participation in this program
will assist the Hospital in ensuring that its residency training programs
comply with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
standards. This agreement was delayed
because of the need to negotiate the specific terms and conditions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$10,000.00 ($3,333.34 per year).
Contract period: January 1, 2002
through December 31, 2004. (897-272
Account). Requisition No. 28970549.
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY
ITEM #9
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting a Communication from
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Chief, Civil Actions Bureau
respectfully request permission to discuss the following
cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:
1. Bennett v. Gercone, Sheahan v. Richardson, Case No.
00-L-01088
#251007
2. Codina v. County of Cook, Case No. 99-L-12359
#251008
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY continued
ITEM #9 cont'd
3. Mola v. Sheahan, Barnes, Case No. 00-M2-869
#251009
4. Des Jardins v. Grammatis, Case No. 01-L-2592
#251010
5. Williams v. County of Cook, Case No. 99-L-10251
#251011
6. Zentner v. Dunbar, Case No. 01-C-3145
#251012
AGREEMENT
ITEM #10
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 1, 2002 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I transmit herewith the annual request of the Chicago
Transit Authority for a contribution of $2,000,000.00, pursuant to law, to the
Chicago Transit Authority from the County of Cook.
AGREEMENT ADDENDUM
ITEM #11
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to execute
the option to extend Contract No. 01-43-556 with the American Heart Association
(AHA), Dallas, Texas, approved by the Board on March 20, 2001.
The purpose of the Agreement is to allow Cook County
Hospital to provide emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) training, which
complies with AHA standards, to the Hospital’s staff. This agreement has been delayed because of
the need to complete the AHA accreditation requirements.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract extension: July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2003. (897-272 Account).
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #12
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of office supplies for the Adult Probation
Department, Circuit Court of Cook County.
One time purchase.
(280-350 Account). Requisition
Nos. 22804044 and 22804045.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #13
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DONALD C. BRANNIGAN, Director, Department of Central
Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of refurbished telephone equipment from an
approved Avaya equipment reseller. This
refurbished telephone equipment can be bid through various resellers.
One time purchase.
(016-376 Account). Requisition
No. 20160075.
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ITEM #14
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DONALD C. BRANNIGAN, Director, Department of Central
Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of telecommunications, data material
supplies and equipment for the Criminal Court Administration Building.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Requisition No. 20160112.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #15
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of laser shipping/address labels for use in
various divisions of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
One time purchase.
(344-388 Account). Requisition
No. 23440561.
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ITEM #16
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
RONALD F. ROSE, Chief County Custodian
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of plastic receptacle liners.
Contract period: June
5, 2002 through June 4, 2003. (215-330
Account). Requisition No. 22159014.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #17
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities
Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of eighteen (18) solid state variable
frequency drives for supply and return fan motors.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Requisition No. 22000230.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #18
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities
Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of forty (40) window air conditioning units
for the Cook County warehouse.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Requisition No. 22000228.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #19
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities
Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids to replace cooling tower fill at the Cook County power
plant.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Requisition No. 22000231.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #20
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary
Detention Center
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:
REQ. NO. DESCRIPTION CONTRACT PERIOD
24400047 Dairy products September 6, 2002 through
September 5, 2003
24400048 Fruit juice September 13, 2002
through September 12, 2003
(440-310 Account).
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #21
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the
Medical Examiner
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for film processing services.
Contract period:
September 22, 2002 through September 21, 2003. (259-355 Account). Requisition No. 22590042.
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ITEM #22
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Community Based
Programs
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the rental of one-ton cargo vans.
Contract period: June
1, 2002 through May 31, 2003. (699-634
Account). Requisition No. 26990003.
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ITEM #23
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the production and mailing of certified-mail notices of
tax delinquencies in advance of next year’s annual tax sale.
One time purchase.
(060-240 Account). Requisition
No. 20600072.
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ITEM #24
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of surgical instruments for the Department
of Material Management, Division of Central Sterile Supply.
One time purchase.
(897-362 Account). Requisition
No. 28970612.
CONTRACTS
ITEM #25
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
by
BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with ACS Government Records, Dallas, Texas, for a project to
image the official legal description records for all property within Cook
County. An estimated two million cards
will be imaged, allowing the County Clerk to preserve these historical records
and make the records available for access by other county offices. Imaging the records will also ease retrieval
of legal descriptions by County Clerk’s employees, improving customer service
with respect to the 1200 requests for copies of these documents received each
month. The project provides for the
images to be stored on the County’s mainframe, allowing access by other offices
and making possible future use in conjunction with the County-wide geographic
information system (GIS) currently under development.
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Reason: |
With the assistance of the County’s Chief Information
Officer, the County Clerk sought proposals in order to determine the most
qualified company to assist with this project. Based on this Request for Proposals, the
Clerk has selected ACS Government Records as the company most clearly meeting
the project requirements, at the lowest cost. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$340,000.00 [$100,000.00 - (*717/110-579 Account) and $240,000.00 –
(533-579)]. Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. Requisition No. 25330006.
*Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and
concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #26
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DONALD C. BRANNIGAN, Director, Department of Central
Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Tech-Win IT, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for full time, year
round, on site, senior engineering services for the Cook County wide area
network (WAN).
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Reason: |
Tech-Win IT, Inc. designed the Internet Protocol (IP)
addressing scheme for the WAN when implemented in 1998. Tech-Win IT, Inc. is uniquely familiar with
the technical architecture of the WAN and has assisted all County agencies,
such as the Bureau of Health Services, Assessor, Sheriff, County Clerk,
Recorder of Deeds, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Chief Judge in the design
and integration of data systems onto the WAN.
Moreover, Tech-Win IT, Inc. works closely with the Bureau of
Information Technology and Automation managers in the ongoing development of
network security, systems integration, and trouble shooting procedures. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$240,000.00. Contract
period: May 1, 2002 through April 30,
2003. (016-441 Account). Requisition No. 20160088.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #27
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Leap Technologies, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, to provide
training of selected senior staff and managers.
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Reason: |
Leap Technologies, Inc. developed a process for leveraging
employee involvement in continuous improvement and change efforts, guiding
improvement teams from idea generation and analysis to implementation and
results documentation. In the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, enhanced technology is often leading to
changes in many procedures and the workflow related to them. The program offered by Leap Technologies,
Inc. will assist employees in learning how to implement and manage changes in
the work environment. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$105,000.00. Contract
period: May 1, 2002 through November 30,
2002. (348-260 Account). Requisition No. 23480673.
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ITEM #28
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief
Information Officer,
Bureau
of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, to
provide technical, consulting, management and staffing services for the Cook
County wide area network (WAN). The Cook
County WAN is the second largest WAN in the State of Illinois, and is relied
upon by Cook County agencies and departments, 100 municipalities, and numerous
federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The increasing number and complexity of
computer applications that run on the WAN make WAN up-time and security
critical concerns.
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Reason: |
Sentinel Technologies, Inc. was chosen after an extensive
Request for Proposal (RFP) process in which eight vendors submitted
proposals. Sentinel Technologies,
Inc.’s proposal best met the County’s needs and also was the lowest cost. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$1,967,147.60 (Year 1 - $643,777.60; Year 2 - $654,403.40; and Year 3 -
$668,966.60). Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2005. (Various departments - 220 Accounts).
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ITEM #29
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Proactive Technologies, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, to
provide a network engineer/trainer to work on the cashiering and accounting
project.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #29 cont'd
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Reason: |
This service is required to provide a consultation network
engineer/trainer to the Recorder of Deeds for the implementation of the
cashiering and accounting project.
Proactive Technologies, Inc. has a comprehensive understanding of the
Recorder of Deeds Local Area Network and will provide technical assistance
for the project in making the transition from the current system to the new
system, including all satellite offices. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$156,000.00. Contract
period: April 1, 2002 through September
30, 2002. (715/130-579 Account). Requisition No. 21300032.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and
concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #30
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Community Based
Programs
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Iron Oaks Adventure Center, Olympia Fields, Illinois, to
utilize the skill building team adventure course for students participating in
the Sheriff’s Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program.
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Reason: |
Iron Oaks Adventure Center is the only known facility in
Cook County that offers a skill building course designed to meet the needs of
the students enrolled in the Sheriff’s Community Based Programs G.R.E.A.T.
program. Iron Oaks Adventure Center
can accommodate large groups of children on any given day, allowing for
several classes to participate at the same time. The adult skill building course has been
State approved and modified for juvenile participants. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant funded amount: $12,800.00.
Contract period: June 1, 2002
through January 15, 2003. (699-237
Account). Requisition No. 26990008.
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ITEM #31
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Community Based
Programs
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Best Expressions, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, for the purchase
of t-shirts and pencil cases for use in the Sheriff’s Gang Resistance Education
and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #31 cont'd
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Reason: |
The existing co-operative agreement between the Sheriff’s
Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms mandates that these
items be purchased from Best Expressions, Inc. This company has the sole copyright to use
the G.R.E.A.T. logo, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms logo and the
Sheriff’s logo on these items. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant funded amount: $30,000.00.
One time purchase. (699-390
Account). Requisition No. 26990013.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #32
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Beckman Coulter, Inc., Brea, California, for the purchase
of reagents and supplies for a paragon electrophoresis densitometer owned by
the Hospital for the Department of Pathology, Division of Immunology
Laboratory.
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Reason: |
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and
distributor for the reagents and supplies compatible with the existing
equipment and used in the detection/identification of abnormal hemoglobins
and protein levels. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$33,344.00 ($16,672.00 per year).
Contract period: July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2004. (897-365
Account). Requisition No. 28970613.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #33
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Thoratec Laboratories Corporation, Pleasanton, California,
for the purchase of consumable supplies for a vendor provided ventricular
assist device system for the Department of Surgery, Main Operating Rooms.
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Reason: |
Thoratec Laboratories Corporation is the only known
manufacturer and distributor of this FDA approved ventricular assist device
system that includes a portable unit that maintains patient’s blood flow to
vital organs after open heart surgery and when conventional therapy fails. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$800,000.00 ($400,000.00 per year).
Contract period: July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition No. 28970595.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #34
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Perclose, Incorporated, an Abbott Laboratories Company,
Redwood City, California, for the purchase of a mediated suture closure device
system for the Department of Medicine, Division of Adult Cardiology.
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Reason: |
Perclose, Incorporated is the only known manufacturer and
distributor of this FDA approved suture closure device system used in
selective cardiac catherization procedures.
This device enables patients to continue with antiocoagulation
therapy, reduce immobilization time and minimize hospital stay post-procedure. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$112,500.00 ($56,250.00 per
year). Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 28970584.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #35
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Quest Medical, Incorporated, Allen, Texas, for the
purchase of retract-o-tape vascular loops for the Department of Surgery,
Divisions of Neuro and Vascular Surgery.
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Reason: |
Quest Medical, Incorporated is the only known source for
these vascular loops which are used in vascular and neurological surgeries to
retract vital tubular structures such as arteries, veins and nerves. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$27,585.00 ($13,792.50 per year).
Contract period: July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition No. 28976349.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #36
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Mallinckrodt, Incorporated, St. Louis, Missouri, for the
purchase of disposable tracheostomy tubes and cannula supplies for Cook County
Hospital, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County
and Cermak Health Services of Cook County.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #36 cont'd
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Reason: |
Mallinckrodt, Incorporated is the only known source of
Shiley tracheostomy products which have a swivel/pivotal neckplate and snap
lock disposable inner cannula system which allows access to ventilate the
patient from either side of the bed. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$1,623,449.65 ($811,724.83 per year) [$6,443.85 ($3,221.93 per year) –
(240-362 Account); $93,123.20 ($46,561.60 per year) – (891-362 Account);
$170,633.00 ($85,316.50 per year) – (897-362 Account); and $1,353,249.60
($676,624.80 per year) – (898-362 Account)].
Contract period: July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition Nos. 22400262,
28910604, 28976348 and 28980258.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #37
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the
Medical Examiner
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $50,000.00, Contract No. 01-45-1115 with National Medical Services,
Inc., Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, for forensic toxicological testing.
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Board approved amount 07-10-01: |
$ 151,916.00 |
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Increase requested: |
50,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 201,916.00 |
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Reason: |
The volume and detail of forensic toxicological testing of
autopsy cases has exceeded the original estimates. This increase would also allow staff time
to develop methodologies for the recently purchased instruments, validate the
methodologies and write new procedures.
In addition, this would also allow staff time to be crossed-trained on
the various methodologies and recently purchased instruments. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$50,000.00. (259-278 Account).
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ITEM #38
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the
Medical Examiner
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $50,000.00, Contract No. 01-82-237 Rebid with Lee Associates, La
Grange Highlands, Illinois, for autopsy, microscopic and radiology report
transcription services.
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Board approved amount 06-19-01: |
$ 123,500.00 |
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Increase requested: |
50,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 173,500.00 |
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Reason: |
The volume and detail of autopsy cases, microscopic and
radiology reports has exceeded original estimates. This increase would allow continued
transcription services. |
Estimated Fiscal
Impact: $50,000.00. (259-268 Account).
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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #39
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $4,302.88 and extend for two (2) months, Contract No. 01-84-26 with
Lanier Worldwide, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, to continue the lease of one (1)
color laser copier required for the operational needs of the Treasurer’s
Office.
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Board approved amount 01-04-01: |
$ 25,817.28 |
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Increase requested: |
4,302.88 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 30,120.16 |
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Reason: |
This request is to allow sufficient time to bid, evaluate,
award, and implement the new contract for which the Board authorized
permission to advertise for bids at the January 24, 2002 meeting. The bids are scheduled to be opened on
April 11, 2002. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$4,302.88. Contract
extension: February 1, 2002 through
March 31, 2002. (060-630 Account).
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ITEM #40
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $28,500.00 and extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 00-42-634
with Medtron Chicago, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois, for the purchase of
reagents, controls and supplies for the blood gas, electrolytes and oximeter
analyzers manufactured by Radiometer America, Inc. and owned by the Hospital
for the Department of Pathology, Division of Consolidated Stat Laboratories.
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Board approved amount 02-02-00: |
$ 99,912.92 |
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Increase requested: |
28,500.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 128,412.92 |
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Reason: |
These analyzers are included in the New Cook County
Hospital purchase package for laboratory equipment. This request will allow continued testing
procedures of which the results enable physicians to monitor blood gases,
electrolytes and chemistry of patients in the intensive care unit while new
equipment is installed, personnel is trained, and comparative studies are
performed to assure accuracy of the new equipment’s test results. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$28,500.00. Contract
extension: May 1, 2002 through October
31, 2002. (897-365 Account).
CONTRACT RENEWALS
ITEM #41
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew
the contracts with the following six (6) vendors to provide drug testing and
treatment services for the Adult Drug Treatment Programs in Municipal District
Four and Municipal District Six, Circuit Court of Cook County:
CONTRACT RENEWALS continued
ITEM #41 cont'd
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REQ. NO. |
VENDOR
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FY 2002
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FY 2003 |
AMOUNT |
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25413037 |
A Safe Haven LLC Mount Prospect, Illinois Contract No. 99-41-274 |