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Contract for Specialized Four-Wheel Drive Truck (HCI Technologies)

Original title: Contract 22037: HCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — VEHICLES/HEAVY EQUIPMENT (CAPITAL) (Chicago, IL)

October 8, 2010

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What this does

This contract establishes the procurement of specialized heavy equipment for city operations, setting the terms for the vehicle's acquisition and maintenance over a five-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Dept of Fleet Mgmt

The department is responsible for managing the specialized vehicle acquired under this contract.

HCI Technologies, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying the equipment specified in the contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 8, 2010.

What's next

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Summary

This contract authorizes the purchase of a four-wheel drive truck equipped with a special-use body and a mobile ventilation system for the Chicago Department of Fleet Management. The agreement spans a five-year term from May 2010 to May 2015.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 22037 is assigned to HCI Technologies, Inc.
  • The equipment purchased is a four-wheel drive truck with a special-use body and a mobile ventilation system.
  • The contract term began on May 26, 2010.
  • The contract term ends on May 25, 2015.
  • The approval date for the contract was October 8, 2010.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this may be a master agreement or a contract where costs are billed against specific task orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this vehicle?
The vehicle is a four-wheel drive truck equipped with a special-use body and a mobile ventilation system for the Department of Fleet Management.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document lists the award amount as $0, which typically suggests this is a contract for services or equipment where costs are determined by individual orders rather than a single lump-sum payment.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the procurement of specialized heavy equipment for city operations, setting the terms for the vehicle's acquisition and maintenance over a five-year period.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date (May 2010) precedes the approval date (October 2010) by several months.

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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