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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

2.      Codina v. County of Cook, Case No. 99-L-12359

 

 

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY continued

ITEM #9 cont'd

 

3.      Mola v. Sheahan, Barnes, Case No. 00-M2-869

 

 

4.      Des Jardins v. Grammatis, Case No. 01-L-2592

 

 

5.      Williams v. County of Cook, Case No. 99-L-10251

 

 

6.      Zentner v. Dunbar, Case No. 01-C-3145

 

 

AGREEMENT

ITEM #10

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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).

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

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.

 

Board approved amount 07-10-01:	$ 151,916.00
Increase requested:	50,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 201,916.00

 

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

 

 

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.

 

Board approved amount 06-19-01:	$ 123,500.00
Increase requested:	50,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 173,500.00

 

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

 

 

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.

 

Board approved amount 01-04-01:	$ 25,817.28
Increase requested:	4,302.88
Adjusted amount:	$ 30,120.16

 

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

 

 

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.

 

Board approved amount 02-02-00:	$   99,912.92
Increase requested:	28,500.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 128,412.92

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

REQ. NO.	VENDOR	FY 2002	FY 2003	AMOUNT
25413037	A Safe Haven LLC Mount Prospect, Illinois Contract No. 99-41-274