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Contract 18741: Chicago Department of Transportation Tool Supply

Original title: Contract 18741: CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LIMITED — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

October 30, 2012

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the authorized vendor and supply agreement for specific maintenance tools used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for the period of 2008 through 2013.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Chicago United Industries, Limited

The company is the designated vendor authorized to supply tools and parts to the city under this agreement.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is the entity responsible for utilizing the tools and parts provided under the contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 30, 2012.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a commodity contract between the City of Chicago and Chicago United Industries, Limited for the supply of Band-It tools, parts, and accessories. The contract covers a five-year period ending in October 2013.

Key Facts

  • Contract 18741 was awarded to Chicago United Industries, Limited.
  • The contract is for the supply of Band-It tools, parts, and accessories.
  • The contract period began on November 1, 2008.
  • The contract period ended on October 31, 2013.
  • The contract was approved on October 30, 2012.
  • The stated award amount for this contract is $0.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
This contract provides for the procurement of Band-It brand tools, parts, and accessories for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
A $0 award amount in a commodity contract typically indicates a '' where the city pays for items as they are ordered throughout the contract term, rather than a fixed lump-sum payment.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the authorized vendor and supply agreement for specific maintenance tools used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for the period of 2008 through 2013.

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Late Approval Date

The contract was approved in 2012, despite the start date being in 2008, suggesting a retroactive approval or a long-term extension.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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