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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Chicago Public Library Archival Supplies

Original title: Contract 28756: PERK PRODUCTS INC — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

July 21, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This contract allocates $90,000 in public funds to a private vendor for materials used to preserve library collections over a five-year period ending in October 2018.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Perk Products Inc

The company is the recipient of the $90,000 contract for supplying goods.

Chicago Public Library

The library system is the recipient of the archival and conservation supplies.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 21, 2014.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Chicago has awarded a $90,000 contract to Perk Products Inc. for the provision of for the Chicago Public Library system.

Key Facts

  • The contract total is $90,000.
  • The vendor is Perk Products Inc.
  • The contract covers archival and conservation supplies for the Chicago Public Library.
  • The contract period began on November 1, 2013.
  • The contract period ended on October 31, 2018.
  • The contract was officially approved on July 21, 2014.
  • The vendor is located at N7601 Royal and Ancient Drive, Elkhart Lake, WI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this contract for?
It is for the purchase of for the Chicago Public Library.
How much is the contract worth?
The total award amount is $90,000.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from November 1, 2013, through October 31, 2018.

Why It Matters

This contract allocates $90,000 in public funds to a private vendor for materials used to preserve library collections over a five-year period ending in October 2018.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date (2013-11-01) precedes the approval date (2014-07-21) by over eight months.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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