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City Contract: B & W Truck Repair for Fleet Suspension Services

Original title: Contract 17961: B & W TRUCK REPAIR, INC — WORK SERVICES / FACILITIES MAINT. (Chicago, IL)

Record date · August 8, 2012

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago and B & W Truck Repair, Inc. for the repair of springs and suspension components on city-owned vehicles and equipment.

Why it matters

The contract establishes the authorized vendor for maintaining the suspension systems of city vehicles, covering a five-year period ending September 30, 2013.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

B & W Truck Repair, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for city vehicle suspension repairs under this contract.

Directly affected

Department of Fleet Management

The department is responsible for managing the maintenance services provided by the vendor.

Key Facts

  • The contract is for the repair of springs and suspension components for city-owned vehicles and equipment.
  • The contract number is 17961.
  • The vendor is B & W Truck Repair, Inc., located at 3701 S Iron St, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60609.
  • The contract term began on October 1, 2008.
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  • The contract term ended on September 30, 2013.
  • The approval date for the contract was August 8, 2012.
  • The listed award amount for this contract is $0.
  • The contract is managed by the Department of Fleet Management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does B & W Truck Repair provide to the city?
They are contracted to repair springs and suspension components for city-owned vehicles and equipment.
How much is this contract worth?
The document lists the award amount as $0.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date (2008) significantly precedes the approval date (2012), suggesting the contract was formalized well into its term.

Connected Entities

DEPT OF FLEET MGMT, B & W TRUCK REPAIR, INC, 17961 and 1 more

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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