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City Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals (PENCCO)

Original title: Contract 17489: PENCCO — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

March 1, 2011

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The Frame

What this does

This contract represents a $5,315,420 expenditure of city funds for chemicals used by the Department of Water Management to treat the municipal water supply.

Who is mentioned in the record

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PENCCO

The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying chemicals to the city under the terms of the contract.

Chicago Department of Water Management

The department is responsible for managing the procurement and utilization of the chemicals supplied under this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 1, 2011.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Chicago awarded a $5.3 million contract to PENCCO for the supply of to the Department of Water Management. The contract covers a three-year period ending in May 2011.

Key Facts

  • The total contract award amount is $5,315,420.
  • The vendor is PENCCO, located in San Felipe, TX.
  • The contract is for the supply of liquid hydrofluosilicic acid.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Water Management.
  • The contract was approved on March 1, 2011.
  • The contract term began on June 1, 2008.
  • The contract term ended on May 31, 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the purchase of for the Chicago Department of Water Management.
How much is the city paying for this contract?
The total award amount is $5,315,420.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from June 1, 2008, through May 31, 2011.

Why It Matters

This contract represents a $5,315,420 expenditure of city funds for chemicals used by the Department of Water Management to treat the municipal water supply.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved on 2011-03-01, but the start date was 2008-06-01, indicating the approval occurred near the end of the contract term.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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