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City of Chicago Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals

Original title: Contract 17489: PENCCO — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

Record date · August 10, 2012

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What This Bill Does

The City of Chicago Department of Water Management awarded a $6.47 million contract to PENCCO for the supply of . The contract covers a period from June 2008 through November 2013.

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.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

PENCCO

The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying chemicals to the city under the terms of the contract.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Water Management

The department is responsible for managing the procurement and utilization of the chemicals provided under this contract.

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.
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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the purchase of for the Chicago Department of Water Management.
How much is the city paying for this contract?
The total award amount is $6,471,641.
When was this contract active?
The contract term ran from June 1, 2008, to November 27, 2013.

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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.

Connected Entities

Department of Water Management, PENCCO, Chicago, IL

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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