TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue Purchase Order and amend the Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County authorizing Cook County’s Office of the Independent Inspector General to serve as the District's Inspector General for an additional one-year period in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00, Account 101-11000-612430, Requisition 1614941 (As Revised)(Deferred from the April 4, 2024 Board Meeting)
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Dear Sir:
Authority is requested to issue a purchase order and amend an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Cook County authorizing Cook County’s Office of Independent Inspector General (OIIG) to serve as the District’s Inspector General for an additional one-year period in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00.
On April 18, 2019, the Board of Commissioners passed Ordinance O19-003 setting forth the OIIG’s power, authority, and function as the District’s Inspector General. On the same date, the Board of Commissioners authorized the District to issue a purchase order and enter into an IGA with Cook County to allow the OIIG to serve as the District’s Inspector General for a three-year period in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000.00. On March 3, 2022, and April 6, 2023, the IGA was extended for additional one-year terms. The IGA commenced May 17, 2019, and as extended, expires May 16, 2024.
The OIIG has served as the District’s Inspector General over the last five years promoting integrity, efficiency, accountability, and transparency in District operations. Therefore, the District seeks authorization to amend the IGA with Cook County to allow the OIIG to continue to serve as the District’s Inspector General for an additional one-year period on substantially the same terms and conditions. The amended IGA must still be considered and approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Based on the foregoing, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners authorize the District to issue a purchase order and enter into an amended IGA with Cook County to allow the OIIG to serve as the District's Inspector General for an additional one-year period in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 on substantially the same terms and conditions as the initial IGA. It is further requested that the President of the Board of Commissioners, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Executive Director, General Counsel, and Clerk be authorized to execute said amended IGA on behalf of the District, as well as any documents necessary to effectuate the IGA.
Funds for the estimated expenditure for 2024 in the amount of $300,000.00 are available in Account 101-11000-612430. Funds for the estimated expenditure for 2025 in the amount of $300,000.00 are contingent on the Board’s approval of the 2025 Budget.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, STM:EMA:nl
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for April 18, 2024