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Contract for Water Infrastructure Supplies: Johnson Pipe & Supply Company

Original title: Contract 9929: JOHNSON PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY INC — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

Record date · July 21, 2014

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a commodity contract between the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management and Johnson Pipe & Supply Company Inc. for the provision of pipes, valves, and related plumbing accessories.

Why it matters

This contract establishes the authorized vendor for essential water infrastructure components used by the Chicago Department of Water Management to maintain the city's water system.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Johnson Pipe & Supply Company Inc

The company is the designated vendor for specific water infrastructure commodities for the City of Chicago.

Directly affected

Department of Water Management

The department is authorized to procure specific plumbing and infrastructure supplies from the vendor.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 9929 was approved on July 21, 2014.
  • The contract term began on November 1, 2005.
  • The contract covers the supply of pipes, fittings, valves, and accessories.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master agreement or indefinite-quantity contract where costs are incurred per order.
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  • The vendor is Johnson Pipe & Supply Company Inc, located at 999 W 37th Street, Chicago, IL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this contract provide?
It provides pipes, fittings, valves, and accessories for the Department of Water Management.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
In government procurement, a $0 award amount typically indicates an where the city pays for items as they are ordered rather than a fixed lump sum.

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Long-term contract duration

The contract start date (2005) significantly precedes the approval date (2014), suggesting a long-standing relationship or a retroactive administrative update.

Connected Entities

999 W 37TH STREET EFT ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60609, Department of Water Management, Johnson Pipe & Supply Company Inc and 1 more

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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