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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

City Contract: Alpha Specialty Supply, Inc. (Water Infrastructure Supplies)

Original title: Contract 15553: ALPHA SPECIALTY SUPPLY, INC. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

January 31, 2012

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the authorized vendor for specific water infrastructure components used by the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management during the 2007-2012 period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Alpha Specialty Supply, Inc.

The company was the designated vendor for providing specific water infrastructure parts to the city.

Department of Water Management

The department utilized these supplies for city water infrastructure maintenance.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 31, 2012.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management and Alpha Specialty Supply, Inc. for the provision of plastic es and cast iron valve boxes. The contract covers a period from September 2007 through January 2012.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 15553 was awarded to Alpha Specialty Supply, Inc.
  • The contract type is for commodities, specifically plastic shut-off boxes and cast iron valve boxes.
  • The contract term began on September 1, 2007.
  • The contract term ended on January 31, 2012.
  • The approval date for the contract was January 31, 2012.
  • The stated award amount for this specific contract record is $0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items did Alpha Specialty Supply provide to the city?
They provided plastic es and cast iron valve boxes.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document lists the award amount as $0, which may indicate it is a master agreement or a contract where specific pricing is determined by individual purchase orders rather than a lump sum.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the authorized vendor for specific water infrastructure components used by the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management during the 2007-2012 period.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract approval date (January 31, 2012) matches the contract end date, suggesting the approval was finalized at the conclusion of the contract term.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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