City of Chicago Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals
August 10, 2012
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The Frame
This contract dictates the procurement of chemicals used by the Department of Water Management for water treatment processes over a five-year period, totaling $6,471,641 in public funds.
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PENCCO
The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying chemicals to the city under the terms of the contract.
Chicago Department of Water Management
The department is responsible for managing the procurement and utilization of the chemicals provided under this contract.
Last recorded activity August 10, 2012.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The total contract award amount is $6,471,641.
- The vendor is PENCCO, located in San Felipe, TX.
- The contract is for the supply of liquid hydrofluosilicic acid.
- The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Water Management.
- The contract start date was June 1, 2008.
- The contract end date was November 27, 2013.
- The contract was officially approved on August 10, 2012.
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Why It Matters
This contract dictates the procurement of chemicals used by the Department of Water Management for water treatment processes over a five-year period, totaling $6,471,641 in public funds.
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Retroactive Approval
The contract start date (2008) precedes the approval date (2012) by four years, suggesting the contract was approved well into its performance period.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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