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Architectural and Engineering Services Contract: A. Epstein & Sons International, Inc.

Original title: Contract 16392: A. EPSTEIN & SONS INTERNATIONAL, INC — ARCH/ENGINEERING (Chicago, IL)

November 25, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the legal framework for the city to utilize A. Epstein & Sons International, Inc. for architectural and engineering design services through the Department of General Services.

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A. Epstein & Sons International, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for architectural and engineering services under this contract.

Dept of General Services

The department is responsible for the oversight and administration of the services provided under this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 25, 2013.

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Summary

This document outlines a professional services contract between the City of Chicago and A. Epstein & Sons International, Inc. for architectural and engineering design work. The agreement covers a seven-year period ending in December 2014.

Key Facts

  • The contract is identified as number 16392.
  • The vendor is A. Epstein & Sons International, Inc., located at 600 W Fulton Street, Chicago, IL.
  • The contract covers professional architectural and engineering design services.
  • The contract is managed by the Department of General Services.
  • The contract term began on January 1, 2008.
  • The contract term ended on December 31, 2014.
  • The award amount listed for this specific contract record is $0.
  • The contract was approved on November 25, 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does this contract cover?
The contract covers professional architectural and engineering design services.
How much was the contract worth?
The document lists the award amount as $0.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2014.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the legal framework for the city to utilize A. Epstein & Sons International, Inc. for architectural and engineering design services through the Department of General Services.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in November 2013, despite having a start date of January 2008, indicating the approval occurred nearly six years after the contract term began.

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Sources

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