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Contract for Speed Enforcement Trailers: Chicago United Industries

Original title: Contract 17659: CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LIMITED — VEHICLES/HEAVY EQUIPMENT (CAPITAL) (Chicago, IL)

May 2, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the procurement of speed enforcement equipment used by the Department of Fleet Management to monitor traffic speeds within the city.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Chicago United Industries, Limited

The company is the designated vendor responsible for providing speed enforcement trailers to the city.

Dept of Fleet Mgmt

The department is responsible for the administration and oversight of the equipment provided under this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 2, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago and Chicago United Industries, Limited, for the provision of speed enforcement trailers. The agreement covers a period from July 2008 through December 2014.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 17659 was awarded to Chicago United Industries, Limited.
  • The contract is for the supply of speed enforcement trailers.
  • The contract period began on July 1, 2008.
  • The contract period ended on December 28, 2014.
  • The approval date for the contract was May 2, 2014.
  • The listed award amount for this specific contract record is $0.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Fleet Management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the procurement of speed enforcement trailers for the City of Chicago.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document lists the award amount as $0, which may indicate that this record represents a master agreement, a zero-dollar contract, or that specific task orders are billed separately.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the procurement of speed enforcement equipment used by the Department of Fleet Management to monitor traffic speeds within the city.

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Delayed Approval

The contract was approved in May 2014, nearly six years after the start date of July 2008, suggesting a retroactive approval or a long-term master agreement.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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