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Contract Details: Spiral Binding Co. Inc. (Contract 17250)

Original title: Contract 17250: SPIRAL BINDING CO INC — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

October 18, 2012

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What this does

This contract established the authorized vendor for binding equipment and supplies used by the City of Chicago's Graphics & Reproduction Center between 2008 and 2014.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Spiral Binding Co. Inc.

The company was the designated vendor for binding supplies for the City of Chicago during the contract term.

Graphics & Reproduction Center

The department was authorized to purchase binding equipment and supplies from the vendor under this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 18, 2012.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a commodity contract between the City of Chicago and Spiral Binding Co. Inc. for the provision of binding equipment and supplies. The agreement covers a six-year period ending in April 2014.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 17250 was awarded to Spiral Binding Co. Inc.
  • The contract type is classified as commodities.
  • The contract term began on May 1, 2008.
  • The contract term ended on April 30, 2014.
  • The contract was approved on October 18, 2012.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating a master agreement or price list contract rather than a fixed-sum purchase.
  • The contract serves the Graphics & Reproduction Center department.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this contract cover?
It covers the procurement of binding equipment and supplies for the City of Chicago.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
In government procurement, a $0 award amount often indicates an 'indefinite quantity' or 'price agreement' contract where the city pays for items as they are ordered, rather than a single lump-sum payment.

Why It Matters

This contract established the authorized vendor for binding equipment and supplies used by the City of Chicago's Graphics & Reproduction Center between 2008 and 2014.

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Discoveries

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Delayed Approval

The contract start date was May 2008, but the approval date listed is October 2012, suggesting a retroactive approval or administrative update.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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