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City Contract: Big 'O' Movers & Storage, Inc.

Original title: Contract 9816: BIG 'O' MOVERS & STORAGE, INC — WORK SERVICES / FACILITIES MAINT. (Chicago, IL)

September 3, 2010

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The Frame

What this does

The contract establishes the authorized vendor for city-wide moving services for a five-year period ending December 31, 2011.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Big 'O' Movers & Storage, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for city moving services during the contract term.

Dept of General Services

The department is responsible for managing the vendor and utilizing their services for city operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 3, 2010.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a service contract between the City of Chicago's Department of General Services and Big 'O' Movers & Storage, Inc. for professional moving services.

Key Facts

  • Contract 9816 was awarded to Big 'O' Movers & Storage, Inc. for professional moving services.
  • The contract covers the period from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2011.
  • The contract was approved on September 3, 2010.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master service agreement or a contract where payments are made per task order rather than a fixed lump sum.
  • The Department of General Services is the overseeing agency for this contract.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Big 'O' Movers provide under this contract?
The contract covers professional moving services for the City of Chicago.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
A $0 award amount in a city contract typically means it is an 'indefinite quantity' contract where the city pays for services as they are requested, rather than paying a set total upfront.

Why It Matters

The contract establishes the authorized vendor for city-wide moving services for a five-year period ending December 31, 2011.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date was January 1, 2006, but the approval date was September 3, 2010, suggesting the contract was formalized years after services began.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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