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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Water Infrastructure Supplies: Johnson Pipe & Supply Company

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

July 21, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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

Johnson Pipe & Supply Company Inc

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

Department of Water Management

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

What changed

Last recorded activity July 21, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

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.
  • The vendor is Johnson Pipe & Supply Company Inc, located at 999 W 37th Street, Chicago, IL.

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.

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

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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