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Emergency Contract for Building Supplies (Contract 23631)

Original title: Contract 23631: E. E. BAILEY BUILDING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES, INC. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

Record date · April 16, 2013

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What This Bill Does

This document records an awarded to E. E. Bailey Building Materials & Supplies, Inc. for the provision of miscellaneous building supplies to the Chicago Department of General Services.

Why it matters

The city authorized a $55,266.70 credit adjustment to a contract for emergency building supplies, impacting the city's procurement budget for the Department of General Services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

E. E. Bailey Building Materials & Supplies, Inc.

The company is the vendor responsible for supplying materials under this emergency contract.

Directly affected

Dept of General Services

The department is the recipient of the building supplies and the entity managing the contract.

Key Facts

  • The contract is identified as number 23631.
  • The contract is classified as an emergency contract for miscellaneous building supplies.
  • The award amount is listed as -$55,266.70.
  • The contract was approved on April 16, 2013.
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  • The vendor is E. E. Bailey Building Materials & Supplies, Inc., located in Chicago, IL.
  • The Department of General Services is the primary city agency involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
It is an to provide miscellaneous building supplies to the Chicago Department of General Services.
Why is the dollar amount negative?
The document lists the amount as -$55,266.70, which typically indicates a credit, refund, or a reduction in a previously authorized contract amount.

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Negative Contract Value

The contract amount is listed as a negative value, suggesting a financial adjustment or credit rather than a new expenditure.

Connected Entities

Dept of General Services, E. E. Bailey Building Materials & Supplies, Inc., Chicago, IL

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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