City Contract: Big 'O' Movers & Storage, Inc.
September 3, 2010
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The Frame
The contract establishes the authorized vendor for city-wide moving services for a five-year period ending December 31, 2011.
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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.
Last recorded activity September 3, 2010.
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Summary
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?
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
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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Discoveries
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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.
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Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
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- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz5Current news / social attention level
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