Agenda May 4, 2004

AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, May 4, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

ITEM #1

JOURNAL

(March 9, 2004)

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2004.

I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

ITEM #2

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 8, 2004 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Loyola University Medical Center for construction of a cogeneration facility and related stack towers at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.

	Permit #:	040207
	Total Fee Amount:	$5,990.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$5,391.00
	Amount Due (10%):	$599.00

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $5,391.00.

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ITEM #3

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 31, 2004 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Cook County Highway Department for construction of material storage bins at 2325 North Meacham Road, Palatine, Illinois in Palatine Township.

	Permit #:	030030
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$2,388.00

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that all building and zoning permit fees be waived for public entities defined as county, township, municipality, municipal corporation, school district, forest preserve district, park district, fire protection district, sanitary district, library district and all other local governmental bodies.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,388.00.

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PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION

ITEM #4

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 23, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

requesting authorization to apply for a grant award in the amount of $25,600.00 from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The purpose of the program is to significantly reduce loss of life, injuries and monetary costs to motorists and citizens in Illinois by strict enforcement of the current seat belt laws through the implementation of safety belt enforcement zones.

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $25,600.00. Funding period: May 24, 2004 through June 6, 2004.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD

ITEM #5

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 12, 2004 from

TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $125,000.00 from the State of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

This grant would provide fourth-year funding for the court’s evening reporting center for girls at 3517 West Arthington Street, Chicago, Illinois. Operated under the auspices of the court’s Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department, evening reporting centers are community-based alternatives to detention for qualified minor respondents who otherwise face detention in the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Hundreds of female minors have been referred to the evening reporting center which opened in 2002 and which is administered by Aunt Martha’s Youth Services and Family Focus. One hundred percent of the grant funds would be directed to these service providers.

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on July 1, 2003 in the amount of $250,000.00 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $125,000.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

ITEM #6

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 13, 2004 from

TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

requesting authorization to accept an increase in the amount of $175,000.00 and extend for one year grant funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation for the court’s Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiatives (JDAI) model site activities.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued

ITEM #6 cont’d

In 1998 the foundation recognized the Circuit Court of Cook County as a national model site for juvenile detention reform. As a national model site, the court hosts delegations from jurisdictions around the county who visit Cook County to study the court’s juvenile detention reform efforts. The majority of this funding is used to reimburse the court for expenses incurred in fulfilling its model site duties. The court has received similar grants to facilitate its model site duties over the past three (3) years.

Board approved grant amount 11-20-01: $ 78,950.00

Previous grant increase approved amount 05-21-02: 228,950.00

Previous grant increase approved amount 03-18-03: 150,000.00

This grant increase requested: 175,000.00

Adjusted amount: $ 632,900.00

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $175,000.00. Funding period extension: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

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ITEM #7

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 15, 2004 from

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

requesting authorization to increase by $10,000.00 a grant award from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Community Health and Prevention, Office of Family Health, to continue services for an array of programs and services administered by the Division of Community Health and Prevention, Illinois Department of Human Services to include the Birth to Three Assurance Network, Family Case Management, Family Planning Services, Healthy Child Care Illinois, Healthy Families Illinois, Problem Pregnancies, Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, Targeted Intensive Prenatal Case Management, Teen Parent Services, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention.

Board approved grant renewal amount 07-01-03: $ 10,430,100.00

Supplemental agreement approved amount 07-01-03: 1,300,000.00

Previous grant increase approved amount 10-07-03: 108,800.00

This grant increase requested: 10,000.00

Adjusted amount: $ 11,848,900.00

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $10,000.00.

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ITEM #8

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 15, 2004 from

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

requesting authorization to increase by $25,000.00 a grant award from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The purpose of this grant is to maintain a suburban Cook County emergency response preparedness plan for incidents of bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and public health threats and emergencies.

Board approved grant amount 10-07-03: $ 401,000.00

Previous grant increase approved amount 12-02-03: 1,693,478.00

This grant increase requested: 25,000.00

Adjusted amount: $ 2,119,478.00

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued

ITEM #8 cont’d

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $25,000.00.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

ITEM #9

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 14, 2004 from

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $85,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program which will increase immunization rates in children 0-2 years old including activities such as maintaining a record keeping system, administering vaccines, sending out recalls and reminders, and performing semi-annual assessments.

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on September 4, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $155,500.00.

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $85,000.00. Funding period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT RENEWAL

ITEM #10

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 14, 2004 from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization to renew a Program Addendum to the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA), Contract No. 94-43-1238 with Loyola University of Chicago Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, for the Affiliated Residency Program in Plastic Surgery.

The goal of the training program is to provide balanced comprehensive training for residents from the University, and to maintain quality patient care at Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

One (1) FTE-resident shall be assigned to Stroger Hospital of Cook County concurrently on rotations lasting three-to-six months. Residents shall be assigned to provide continuous coverage throughout the time period covered by the Program Addenda.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #11

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 16, 2004 from

PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Deputy State's Attorney, Chief, Civil Actions Bureau

respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:

1.	Hannah v. Cook County, Case No. 03-CV-6648
2.	Holmes v. Cook County, Case No. 03-CV-4772
3.	Watson v. Cook County, Case No. 03-CV-3886
4.	Carter v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-7339
5.	Brown v. Cook County, Case No. 03-CV-9270

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY continued

ITEM #11 cont’d

6.	Banales v. Sheahan, Case No. 03-C-4380
7.	Keilman v. Bersky, et al., Case No. 03-C-4107
8.	Fuentes v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-4892
9.	Mims v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 02-C-3264
10.	Dineem v. Sheahan, Case Nos. 02-L-15683 and 03-L-2697 (consolidated into Case No. 02-L-15683)
11.	Reid Paxson v. Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Case No. 02-C-2028
12.	Armando Barrera v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-1926

PROPOSED AGREEMENT

ITEM #12

Transmitting a Communication from

DAN PARMER, D.V.M., Administrator, Department of Animal Control

requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, Illinois, to continue the ongoing services provided to the Environmental Impact Research Program.

Reason:

This Environmental Impact Research Program began in 1995 to determine diseases in animals that may be transmitted to humans.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $60,000.00 ($30,000.00 per year). Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005. (510-298 Account). Requisition No. 45100004.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #13

Transmitting a Communication from

DAN PARMER, D.V.M., Administrator, Department of Animal Control

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of an animal control vehicle with Marvon ATL-6 animal transportation unit attached.

One time purchase. (510-549 Account). Requisition No. 45100005.

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ITEM #14

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of under garments for female and male detainees.

Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (239-320 Account). Requisition No. 42390059.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #15

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the removal and replacement of three (3) compressors and related controls including all labor for the Central Kitchen.

One time purchase. (239-521 Account). Requisition No. 42390200.

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ITEM #16

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to replace, furnish and install new cell fill in the Marley Cooling Tower at the Second District Courthouse.

One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 42000195.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #17

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) annual tradesman supply contracts:

REQ. NO.

DESCRIPTION

42000184

Fuses

42000185

Tile

Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (200-333 Account).

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ITEM #18

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to replace, furnish and install a new boiler refractory at the Cook County Powerhouse.

One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 42000188.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #19

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair service to certify fire fighting system and equipment throughout County facilities.

Contract period: June 17, 2004 through June 16, 2005. (200-460 Account). Requisition No. 42000186.

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ITEM #20

Transmitting a Communication from

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of laser printer supplies for the mainframe Xerox Docuprint 180 MX micro printers, micro toner, developer and fuser.

One time purchase. (012-388 Account). Requisition No. 40120030.

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ITEM #21

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy services with provided equipment, for the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology.

Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-278 Account). Requisition No. 48970489.

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ITEM #22

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for management services for the parking garage.

Contract period: November 17, 2004 through November 16, 2007. (897-235 Account). Requisition No. 48970470.

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ITEM #23

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of angiographic guide/glide wires (e.g., movable core, ampaltz, roadrunner and exchange guide wires) for the Department of Radiology.

Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970536.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS

ITEM #24

Transmitting a Communication from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Quadramed Corporation, San Rafael, California, for maintenance service and software enhancements for the window (WIN) based format, patient focus solution (PFS) productivity and benchmarking system manufactured by Quadramed Corporation owned by the Bureau of Health Services for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

Reason:

Quadramed Corporation is the proprietor and sole provider of services for the window (WIN) based format, PFS productivity and benchmarking system. This request was delayed due to the consolidation of the Bureau wide contract.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $36,540.00. Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. (543-441 Account). Requisition No. 45430540.

The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.

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ITEM #25

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Kinamed, Inc., Camrillo, California, for the purchase of a neuropro rigid fixation system for the Department of Surgery, Preoperative Services.

Reason:

Kinamed, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the neuropro rigid fixation system compatible with existing equipment owned by the hospital and used in craniotomies and cranioplastic skull base surgical fractures to prevent sunken bone flaps in patients, post surgery.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 ($125,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970572.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #26

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with St. Jude Medical, S.C., St. Paul, Minnesota, for the purchase of specialized mechanical heart valve implants for the Department of Surgery, Perioperative Services.

Reason:

St. Jude Medical, S.C. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the heart valve implants with an anti-microbial cuff and a pivot guard with mated-sphere design and upstream-based technology. This type of heart valve lowers the potential to form blood clots due to the mechanical and hydraulic washing process during each cardiac cycle.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000.00 ($500,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970571.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #27

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Cook Urological, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, for the purchase of specialized catheters and accessories used in Urological procedures for the Department of Surgery, Perioperative Services.

Reason:

Cook Urological, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the specialized catheters and accessories used in diagnosis and treatment of urological malignancies, stones within the urinary tract and other anatomical problems.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00 ($200,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970569.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #28

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Gambro, BCT, Lakewood, Colorado, for the purchase of consumable supplies and solution (e.g., therapeutic plasma exchange sets, red and white blood cell removal sets, blood cell processing sets, and anticoagulant citrate dextrose – solution A) for the Cobe spectra apheresis system and the Cobe 2991 blood cell processor unit owned by the hospital for the Blood Bank.

Reason:

Gambro, BCT is the only known manufacturer and distributor of consumable supplies compatible with the existing equipment owned by the Hospital. These kits are used during the apheresis procedure whereby blood is removed from the patient, separated into components, selectively removing disease components and returning the remaining components to the patient to achieve a therapeutic effect.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $66,923.00 ($33,461.50 per year). Contract period: September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 48970537.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #29

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc., Medical Products Division, Tempe, Arizona, for the purchase of vascular grafts, hernia patches and accessories for the Department of Surgery, Perioperative Services.

Reason:

W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the expandable vascular grafts and hernia patches which have a self-sealing reinforcement design that prevents blood loss. They are used for temporary abdominal closure and for arterial anastomotic bypass surgery required in posttraumatic cases.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $700,000.00 ($350,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970570.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #30

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, for perfusionist services for the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardio Thoracic Surgery.

Reason:

This request is necessary to maintain adequate staffing of perfusionists for open heart surgical procedures.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $745,944.00 ($372,972.00 per year). Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005. (897-260 Account). Requisition No. 48970566.

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA

ITEM #31

Transmitting a Communication from

TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one (1) year, Contract No. 03-45-816 with Reale Consultants, Chicago, Illinois, for professional services for the Circuit Court of Cook County, Adult Probation Department.

Reason:

Under this contract Reale Consultants is conducting two (2) studies for the Adult Probation Department. The first study will determine the prevalence of mental illness, drug dependence, and comorbidity among probationers. The focus of the second study is on recidivism rates of probationers and the relative effectiveness of department programs. This extension will provide additional time to collect and analyze data, and to prepare the evaluation reports. The expiration date of this contract is June 30, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (532-260 Account).

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ITEM #32

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 13, 2004 from

GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 03-45-843 with the World Trade Center Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, for international trade partnership program services.

Reason:

This extension is necessary to complete the project services that were delayed by a work interruption at the 69 West Washington Administration Building. The expiration date of this contract was April 30, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: May 1, 2004 through October 31, 2004.

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PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #33

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $41,320.00, Contract No. 03-43-444 with Coverage, Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois, for temporary pharmacy staffing services on an emergency basis for the Department of Pharmacy.

Board approved amount 01-09-03:	$223,200.00
Increase requested:	41,320.00
Adjusted amount:	$264,520.00

Reason:

This increase is to allow and permit the Ruth M. Rothstein Core Center of Cook County participation in this contract for temporary pharmacy staffing services.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $41,320.00. (897-260 Account).

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ITEM #34

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $500,000.00, Contract No. 03-41-274 with United States Surgical Corporation, Division of Tyco Healthcare Group, LP, Norwalk, Connecticut, for the purchase of specialized surgical stapling devices.

Board approved amount 03-06-03:	$481,210.00
Increase requested:	500,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$981,210.00

Reason:

This request is for payment of items used and to continue the purchase of laparoscopic supplies to meet an unanticipated increase of laparoscopic procedures. The expiration date of this contract is April 30, 2005.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00. (897-362 Account).

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ITEM #35

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $534,550.00, Contract No. 03-41-122 with Medtronic Arterial Vascular Engineering (A.V.E.), Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the purchase of coronary arterial stents for the Department of Medicine, Division of Adult Cardiology.

Board approved amount 09-05-02:	$ 715,500.00
Increase requested:	534,550.00
Adjusted amount:	$1,250,050.00

Reason:

This request is for payment of the items used and to continue the purchase of these coronary arterial stents to meet an unanticipated increase in the requests for angioplasty procedures. The expiration date of this contract is November 30, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $534,550.00. (897-362 Account).

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #36

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $250,000.00, Contract No. 02-72-200 with Mobile Imaging Services, Inc., for radiology and laboratory temporary staffing services.

Board approved amount 02-07-02:	$ 799,500.00
Increase requested:	250,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$1,049,500.00

Reason:

This request is for payment of services received and to allow continuation of these services to fill the vacant positions. The expiration date of this contract is June 4, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00. (897-260 Account).

PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWALS

ITEM #37

Transmitting a Communication from

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 02-41-950 with Gartner, Inc., Fort Myers, Florida, for on-line research services that will provide the Bureau of Information Technology and Automation with access to valuable information regarding the latest developments, products and services, and issues in the information technology industry.

Reason:

Gartner, Inc. is widely recognized as the industry leading provider of information technology research. Gartner, Inc. is not affiliated with any information technology vendor, and offers well researched and independent opinions regarding products, services, and developments in information technology.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $33,000.00 [$28,000.00 - (023-353 Account); and $5,000.00 - (012-289 Account)]. Contract period: June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005. Requisition No. 40090005.

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ITEM #38

Transmitting a Communication from

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 01-41-1048 with Computer Associates International, Inc., Islandia, New York, for the annual maintenance for proprietary software products. This contract covers eight (8) separate products that provide program source library maintenance, ad hoc reporting and system console support.

Reason:

Maintenance for proprietary software is only available through this vendor.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $207,511.00. Contract period: May 24, 2004 through May 23, 2005. (012-441 Account). Requisition No. 40120032.

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PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWALS continued

ITEM #39

Transmitting a Communication from

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 93-22-885 with SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, North Carolina, to continue utilization of the software provided by SAS Institute, Inc. This software is used for statistical analysis of data.

Reason:

This software has been in use since 1981 and is vital to the continued operation of the computer software systems for the offices of the Chief Judge and the Assessor.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $77,990.00. Contract period: August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. (012-441 Account). Requisition No. 40120029.

REAL ESTATE MATTERS

ITEM #40

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 15, 2004 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the lease agreement for office space for 14700 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Elizabeth Ann Doody Gorman’s 17th District, Field Office No. 3. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:

Landlord:	Village of Orland Park
Tenant:	County of Cook
Term:	Commencement upon board approval to 11/30/2006
Termination:	60 days written notice, Tenant only
Location:	14700 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois 60462 (lower leve