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Read. Follow. Verify.City Contract: Electrical Supplies for Chicago Department of Transportation
Record date · February 6, 2012
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What This Bill Does
The City of Chicago awarded a $313,068 contract to Midco Electric Supply, Inc. for the provision of electrical supplies. The agreement covers specific commodity groups used by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
This contract authorizes the expenditure of $313,068 in public funds for electrical materials required by the Chicago Department of Transportation between 2007 and 2013.
Who It Affects
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Midco Electric Supply, Inc.
The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying electrical goods to the city under the terms of the contract.
Chicago Department of Transportation
The department receives the electrical supplies necessary for its operations.
Key Facts
- The total contract award amount is $313,068.
- The contract was awarded to Midco Electric Supply, Inc.
- The contract covers electrical supplies in commodity groups B, J, and M.
- The contract term began on July 1, 2007.
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- The contract term ended on June 30, 2013.
- The contract was approved on February 6, 2012.
- The vendor is located at 7237 W 90th Place EFT, Bridgeview, IL, 60455.
- The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
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Retroactive Approval
The contract was approved in 2012, but the start date was listed as 2007, indicating the approval occurred years after the contract term began.
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