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Contract Details: Pole-Mounted Aluminum Boxes (Chicago Department of Transportation)

Original title: Contract 19902: CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LIMITED — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

August 21, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract defines the supply chain for specific transrtation infrastructure equipment used by the Chicago Department of Transportation between 2009 and 2014.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Chicago United Industries, Limited

The company was the designated vendor for providing pole-mounted aluminum boxes to the city.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department managed the procurement and receipt of the specified equipment.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 21, 2013.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a procurement contract between the City of Chicago and Chicago United Industries, Limited for the supply of le-mounted aluminum boxes. The agreement covers a five-year period ending in late 2014.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 19902 was awarded to Chicago United Industries, Limited.
  • The contract type is for commodities, specifically pole-mounted aluminum boxes.
  • The contract term began on December 1, 2009.
  • The contract term ended on November 30, 2014.
  • The approval date for the contract was August 21, 2013.
  • The listed award amount for this specific record is $0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the procurement of le-mounted aluminum boxes for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document lists the award amount as $0, which may indicate a master agreement, a zero-dollar contract, or that the specific financial value is not captured in this summary record.

Why It Matters

This contract defines the supply chain for specific transrtation infrastructure equipment used by the Chicago Department of Transportation between 2009 and 2014.

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Delayed Approval

The contract was approved in August 2013, nearly four years after the start date of December 2009, suggesting a retroactive approval or a long-term master agreement structure.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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