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Contract Details: Midco Electric Supply, Inc. (Ornamental Lighting)

Original title: Contract 14307: MIDCO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

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.

Why it matters

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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Directly affected

Midco Electric Supply, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for supplying specific lighting equipment to the city.

Directly affected

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this contract provide for the city?
It provides ornamental poles, arms, and (lighting fixtures) for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
In government procurement, a $0 contract often indicates a 'requirements contract' where the city agrees to purchase items as needed at set prices, rather than paying a single lump sum upfront.

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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.

Connected Entities

Chicago Department of Transportation, Midco Electric Supply, Inc., 7237 W 90TH PLACE EFT, BRIDGEVIEW, IL, 60455 and 1 more

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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