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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Drug and Alcohol Testing Services: Quest Diagnostics

Original title: Contract 6621: QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC — PRO SERV CONSULTING $250,000orABOVE (Chicago, IL)

April 16, 2010

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The Frame

What this does

The contract establishes the provider responsible for mandatory drug and alcohol testing and related medical analysis for City of Chicago personnel over a 12-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

City of Chicago employees

Employees subject to drug and alcohol testing policies are tested by this vendor.

Quest Diagnostics Inc

The company is the designated service provider for the city's testing requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 16, 2010.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a professional services contract between the City of Chicago's Department of Personnel and Quest Diagnostics Inc. for drug and alcohol testing, , and reporting services.

Key Facts

  • Contract 6621 is for professional consulting services related to drug and alcohol testing, cytology analysis, and reporting.
  • The contract covers a period from April 1, 2000, to March 31, 2012.
  • The contract was approved on April 16, 2010.
  • The vendor is Quest Diagnostics Inc, based in Atlanta, GA.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Personnel.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, categorized under professional services contracts valued at $250,000 or above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Quest Diagnostics provide under this contract?
They provide drug and alcohol testing, , and reporting services.
How long was this contract active?
The contract term spanned from April 1, 2000, to March 31, 2012.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document lists the contract under a category for services valued at $250,000 or above, but does not specify the exact total expenditure in this summary.

Why It Matters

The contract establishes the provider responsible for mandatory drug and alcohol testing and related medical analysis for City of Chicago personnel over a 12-year period.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date (2000) significantly precedes the approval date (2010), suggesting the document may be a late-filed record or a long-term extension.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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