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Read. Follow. Verify.City Contract for Fluorescent Fixtures (Production Distribution Companies)
Record date · June 11, 2014
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What This Bill Does
This document outlines a commodity contract between the Chicago Department of Transportation and Production Distribution Companies for the supply of fluorescent fixtures. The agreement covers a period from August 2008 through January 2015.
This contract establishes the supply chain for lighting equipment used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for the specified seven-year period.
Who It Affects
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Production Distribution Companies
The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying fluorescent fixtures to the city.
Chicago Department of Transportation
The department is the entity responsible for the procurement and utilization of the lighting fixtures.
Key Facts
- Contract 17979 is designated for the supply of fluorescent fixtures.
- The contract was awarded to Production Distribution Companies.
- The contract term began on August 1, 2008.
- The contract term ended on January 31, 2015.
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- The official approval date for the contract was June 11, 2014.
- The listed award amount for this specific contract record is $0.
- The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
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Retroactive Approval
The contract start date (2008) significantly predates the official approval date (2014), suggesting the contract was formalized well after services or supply began.
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