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Contract for Chicago Fire Department Aerial Ladder Trucks

Original title: Contract 20629: CRIMSON FIRE — VEHICLES/HEAVY EQUIPMENT (CAPITAL) (Chicago, IL)

February 5, 2010

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the legal framework for the City of Chicago to acquire specialized fire-fighting equipment for the Department of Fleet Management over a three-year term.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Chicago Department of Fleet Management

The department is responsible for the administration and oversight of the vehicle procurement contract.

Crimson Fire

The company is the designated vendor obligated to supply the specified fire equipment under the contract terms.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 5, 2010.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This contract outlines the procurement agreement between the City of Chicago and Crimson Fire for the supply of 100-foot aerial ladder trucks with . The agreement covers a three-year period starting in February 2010.

Key Facts

The contract is for the procurement of 100-foot aerial ladder trucks with crew cab chassis.
The contract number is 20629.
The contract start date is February 2, 2010.
The contract end date is January 31, 2013.
The approval date for the contract was February 5, 2010.
The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master agreement or a contract where specific purchase orders are issued separately.
The vendor is Crimson Fire, located in Brandon, South Dakota.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the award amount listed as $0?

In government procurement, a $0 award amount often indicates an 'indefinite quantity' or 'master' contract where the city agrees to terms and pricing, but actual spending occurs through individual purchase orders as equipment is needed.

What kind of equipment is being purchased?

The contract is for 100-foot aerial ladder trucks equipped with .

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the legal framework for the City of Chicago to acquire specialized fire-fighting equipment for the Department of Fleet Management over a three-year term.