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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Fire Hydrant Vandal-Resistant Parts (Hydra Shield Manufacturing)

Original title: Contract 11625: HYDRA SHIELD MANUFACTURING INC — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

March 24, 2011

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The Frame

What this does

The contract establishes the supply chain for security components used to protect city fire hydrants from tampering or damage.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Hydra Shield Manufacturing Inc

The company is the designated vendor for providing specific hydrant parts to the city.

Department of Water Management

The department is responsible for the procurement and installation of the hydrant parts.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 24, 2011.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a procurement contract between the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management and Hydra Shield Manufacturing Inc. for the supply of vandal-resistant parts for fire hydrants.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 11625 was awarded to Hydra Shield Manufacturing Inc.
  • The contract covers the supply of custodian vandal-resistant units and parts for fire hydrants.
  • The contract period ran from March 23, 2006, to March 22, 2012.
  • The contract was approved on March 24, 2011.
  • The award amount is listed as $0.
  • The contract is categorized as a commodities procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the purchase of vandal-resistant parts and units for fire hydrants used by the Chicago Department of Water Management.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document lists the award amount as $0, which may indicate a master agreement, a contract with no specific initial spend, or that the financial data is not reflected in this summary.

Why It Matters

The contract establishes the supply chain for security components used to protect city fire hydrants from tampering or damage.

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Delayed Approval

The contract approval date (2011) occurred five years after the contract start date (2006).

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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