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Read. Follow. Verify.Contract Details: Midco Electric Supply, Inc. (Ornamental Lighting)
Record date · February 28, 2011
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What This Bill Does
This document outlines a commodity contract between the City of Chicago and Midco Electric Supply, Inc. for the provision of ornamental poles, arms, and for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
This contract establishes the supply chain for ornamental street lighting components used by the Chicago Department of Transportation between 2007 and 2012.
Who It Affects
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Midco Electric Supply, Inc.
The company is the designated vendor for supplying specific lighting equipment to the city.
Chicago Department of Transportation
The department is responsible for utilizing these supplies for city infrastructure projects.
Key Facts
- Contract number 14307 was awarded to Midco Electric Supply, Inc.
- The contract covers the supply of ornamental poles, arms, and luminaires.
- The contract start date was March 1, 2007.
- The contract end date was February 28, 2012.
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- The contract was approved on February 28, 2011.
- The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master agreement or unit-price contract rather than a fixed-sum purchase.
- The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
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Late Approval Date
The contract was approved in 2011, despite having a start date in 2007, suggesting a retroactive approval or a long-term extension.
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