TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to increase purchase orders for Contract 20-RFP-21 Legal Services for Workers’ Compensation Defense with Dennis Noble & Associates, P.C., in an amount of $15,000.00, from an amount of $541,097.89, to an amount not to exceed $556,097.89, and Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, P.C., in an amount of $20,000.00, from an amount of $295,420.70, to an amount not to exceed $315,420.70, Account 101-25000-612430, Purchase Orders 3114172 and 3114173
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Dear Sir:
On September 7, 2023, the Board of Commissioners authorized an extension of the agreements for Contract 20-RFP-21 Legal Services for Workers’ Compensation Defense with Dennis Noble & Associates, P.C. and with Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, P.C., for the period June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2026. Dennis Noble & Associates P.C. was increased from $317,680.54 to an amount not to exceed $547,680.54. Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry P.C. was increased from $120,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $307,763.32.
As of August 12, 2025, the attached list of change orders has been approved for Dennis Noble & Associates P.C.
Original Contract Amount $300,000.00
Date of Board Approval 04/01/2021
Cumulative Change Orders (8/20/2025) $241,097.89
% of Change of Original Contract Value 80.37%
Current Contract Value $541,097.89
Requested Increase or Decrease $15,000.00
New Contract Value $556,097.89
% Change of Current Contract Value 2.77%
Total % of Change of Original Contract Value 85.37%
As of August 12, 2025, the attached list of change orders has been approved for Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry P.C.
Original Contract Amount $200,000.00
Date of Board Approval 04/01/2021
Cumulative Change Orders (8/20/2025) $95,420.70
% of Change of Original Contract Value 47.71%
Current Contract Value $295,420.70
Requested Increase or Decrease $20,000.00
New Contract Value $315,420.70
% Change of Current Contract Value 6.77%
Total % of Change of Original Contract Value 57.71%
These change orders are required for continued legal representation on workers’ compensation cases for the period ending December 31, 2025. Services to be provided by legal counsel for workers’ compensation claims include advice and counsel on disputed claims and litigated claims, processing of pro se settlements, and representation before arbitrators at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and on appeals.
This change order is in compliance with the Illinois Criminal Code since the change is germane to the contract.
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to execute a change order to increase the purchase orders and amend the agreement for Dennis Noble & Associates P.C. in an amount of $15,000.00 (2.77% of the current contract value), from an amount of $541,097.89, to an amount not to exceed $556,097.89. It is also recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to execute a change order to increase the purchase order and amend the agreement for Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry P.C. in an amount of $20,000.00 (6.77% of the current contract value), from an amount of $295,420.70, to an amount not to exceed $315,420.70.
Funds are available in Account 101-25000-612430.
Requested, Thaddeus J. Kosowski, Director of Human Resources, TJK:BLW:DMG
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for September 4, 2025
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