CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Vehicle Suspension Repairs: Southwest Springs, Inc.

Original title: Contract 17966: SOUTHWEST SPRINGS, INC. — WORK SERVICES / FACILITIES MAINT. (Chicago, IL)

September 23, 2011

procurement vehicle maintenance city services

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the vendor responsible for maintaining the suspension systems of city vehicles, which impacts the operational readiness of the municipal fleet.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Southwest Springs, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for city vehicle suspension repairs under this contract.

Dept of Fleet Mgmt

The department is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of city vehicles and managing the vendor's performance.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 23, 2011.

What's next

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Summary

This contract authorizes Southwest Springs, Inc. to provide repair services for suspension components on city-owned vehicles and equipment for the Chicago Department of Fleet Management. The agreement covers a four-year period ending in September 2012.

Key Facts

Contract 17966 was approved on September 23, 2011.
The contract term began on October 1, 2008, and concluded on September 30, 2012.
The vendor is Southwest Springs, Inc., located at 3863 W Columbus Ave #1, Chicago, IL.
The scope of work includes the repair of springs and suspension components for city-owned vehicles and equipment.
The contract is managed by the Department of Fleet Management.
The listed award amount for this contract is $0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Southwest Springs, Inc. provide to the city?

They provide repairs for springs and suspension components for city-owned vehicles and equipment.

How long was this contract active?

The contract was active for four years, from October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2012.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the vendor responsible for maintaining the suspension systems of city vehicles, which impacts the operational readiness of the municipal fleet.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in September 2011, despite having a start date of October 2008, indicating a significant delay between the start of services and formal approval.

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