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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Tubular Fiber Concrete Forms (Midco Electric Supply, Inc.)

Original title: Contract 18258: MIDCO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

June 28, 2011

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the authorized vendor for specific construction materials used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for a four-year period ending August 31, 2012.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Midco Electric Supply, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for the specified concrete forms for the duration of the contract.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is the recipient of the goods and manages the procurement process.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 28, 2011.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a procurement contract between the City of Chicago and Midco Electric Supply, Inc. for the supply of used by the Department of Transportation.

Key Facts

  • Contract 18258 was awarded to Midco Electric Supply, Inc. for the provision of tubular fiber concrete forms.
  • The contract term began on September 1, 2008, and concluded on August 31, 2012.
  • The contract was officially approved on June 28, 2011.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master agreement or a contract where individual purchase orders are issued as needed.
  • The vendor is located at 7237 W 90TH Place EFT, Bridgeview, IL, 60455.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
It authorizes Midco Electric Supply, Inc. to provide to the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
In municipal procurement, a $0 award amount often signifies an 'indefinite quantity' contract where the city pays for items only as they are ordered throughout the contract term.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the authorized vendor for specific construction materials used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for a four-year period ending August 31, 2012.

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Retrospective Approval

The contract start date was 2008, but the approval date was 2011, suggesting the contract may have been formalized or amended well into its term.

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Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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