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Contract for Ornamental Street Lighting Equipment (Chicago)

Original title: Contract 14313: CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LIMITED — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

Record date · March 1, 2011

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago and Chicago United Industries, Limited for the supply of ornamental poles, arms, and light fixtures.

Why it matters

This contract establishes the vendor responsible for providing decorative street lighting components to the Chicago Department of Transportation for a five-year period ending in 2012.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Chicago United Industries, Limited

The company is the designated vendor for supplying ornamental lighting equipment to the city.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for the procurement and installation of the lighting equipment specified in the contract.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 14313 was awarded to Chicago United Industries, Limited.
  • The contract covers the supply of ornamental poles, arms, and luminaires.
  • The contract term ran from March 1, 2007, to February 28, 2012.
  • The contract was approved on March 1, 2011.
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  • The listed award amount for this specific record is $0.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this contract provide for the city?
It provides ornamental poles, arms, and (light fixtures) for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document lists the award amount as $0, which may indicate it is a master agreement or a contract where specific pricing is determined by individual purchase orders rather than a fixed lump sum.

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Delayed Approval

The contract start date was 2007, but the approval date listed is 2011, suggesting a retroactive approval or a long-term master agreement structure.

Connected Entities

Chicago United Industries, Limited, 53 W JACKSON BLVD # 1450, CHICAGO, IL, 60604-3806, Chicago Department of Transportation

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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