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Contract Details: Smith & Smith Associates, Inc. (T26770)

Original title: Contract T26770: SMITH & SMITH ASSOCIATES, INC. — ARCH/ENGINEERING (Chicago, IL)

December 16, 2008

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The Frame

What this does

This record documents the historical engagement of a private firm for city construction management services, providing transparency regarding the timeline and scope of the project.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Smith & Smith Associates, Inc.

The firm was the designated vendor for the architecture and engineering services described in the contract.

Department of General Services

The department oversaw the design and construction management project.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 16, 2008.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines the details of a completed architecture and engineering contract between the City of Chicago's Department of General Services and Smith & Smith Associates, Inc. The contract covered design and construction management services for a five-year period ending in 2007.

Key Facts

  • The contract number is T26770.
  • The vendor is Smith & Smith Associates, Inc., located at 1031 N Orleans Street, Chicago, IL.
  • The contract type is for architecture and engineering services.
  • The contract was managed by the Department of General Services.
  • The contract start date was October 1, 2002.
  • The contract end date was September 30, 2007.
  • The award amount is listed as $0.
  • The approval date for the contract was December 16, 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services did Smith & Smith Associates provide under this contract?
The firm provided architecture and engineering design and construction management services.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document does not specify why the amount is $0; it may indicate a master service agreement, a zero-dollar contract, or that the financial data was not captured in this specific record.

Why It Matters

This record documents the historical engagement of a private firm for city construction management services, providing transparency regarding the timeline and scope of the project.

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Delayed Approval

The contract was approved on December 16, 2008, more than a year after the contract end date of September 30, 2007.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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