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Read. Follow. Verify.Contract for Irrigation Maintenance: Central Lawn Sprinklers, Inc.
Record date · May 23, 2014
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What This Bill Does
This document outlines a $299,092 contract awarded to Central Lawn Sprinklers, Inc. for the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
The contract authorizes the expenditure of $299,092 in public funds for the upkeep of city-owned irrigation systems through July 31, 2014.
Who It Affects
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Central Lawn Sprinklers, Inc.
The company is obligated to provide irrigation maintenance services in exchange for the contract award amount.
Chicago Department of Transportation
The department is responsible for managing the contract and overseeing the maintenance of city irrigation systems.
Key Facts
- The total contract award amount is $299,092.
- The contract is for irrigation system maintenance and repair services.
- The contract was approved on May 23, 2014.
- The contract period began on February 1, 2007.
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- The contract period ends on July 31, 2014.
- The vendor is Central Lawn Sprinklers, Inc., located in Elk Grove Village, IL.
- The Chicago Department of Transportation is the managing agency.
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Long-term contract duration
The contract spans over seven years (2007-2014), suggesting a long-term service agreement rather than a one-time project.
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