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Read. Follow. Verify.Contract for Water Meter Replacement Parts (Chicago United Industries, Limited)
Record date · September 21, 2011
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What This Bill Does
This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago and Chicago United Industries, Limited, for the supply of replacement parts for American water meters. The agreement covers a four-year period ending in September 2012.
This contract establishes the supply chain for maintenance components used in the city's water metering infrastructure, which affects how water usage is tracked and billed for residents.
Who It Affects
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Chicago Department of Water Management
The department is responsible for managing the supply of parts for water meter maintenance.
Chicago United Industries, Limited
The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying the specified water meter parts.
Key Facts
- Contract number 18446 was awarded to Chicago United Industries, Limited.
- The contract is for the provision of replacement parts for American water meters.
- The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Water Management.
- The contract period began on October 1, 2008.
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- The contract period ended on September 30, 2012.
- The approval date for the contract was September 21, 2011.
- The listed award amount for this specific contract record is $0.
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Retroactive Approval
The contract was approved in September 2011, but the start date was October 2008, indicating the contract was formalized well after the service period began.
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