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Contract for Chicago Public Library Printing Services: M & G Graphics, Inc.

Original title: Contract 19563: M & G GRAPHICS, INC. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

Record date · March 28, 2014

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago and M & G Graphics, Inc. for the printing of the Chicago Public Library's calendar of events. The agreement covers a period from April 2009 through September 2014.

Why it matters

This contract establishes the vendor responsible for producing the Chicago Public Library's event calendars for a five-year period ending in September 2014.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

M & G Graphics, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for printing services for the Chicago Public Library.

Directly affected

Chicago Public Library

The library is the agency receiving printing services for their event calendars.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 19563 is assigned to M & G Graphics, Inc.
  • The contract is for the printing of the Chicago Public Library's calendar of events.
  • The contract term began on April 1, 2009.
  • The contract term ended on September 30, 2014.
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  • The contract was approved on March 28, 2014.
  • The award amount is listed as $0.
  • The vendor is located at 3500 W 38th Street, Chicago, IL 60632.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does M & G Graphics, Inc. provide under this contract?
They are contracted to print the calendar of events for the Chicago Public Library.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document does not provide specific financial details regarding the total value or payment structure of the contract.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract approval date (March 2014) occurs nearly five years after the contract start date (April 2009), suggesting the approval was finalized near the end of the contract term.

Connected Entities

Chicago Public Library, M & G Graphics, Inc., 3500 W 38TH STREET EFT ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60632

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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