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City Contract for Printing Paper: Unisource

Original title: Contract 18414: UNISOURCE — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

Record date · January 28, 2013

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a $280,500 contract awarded to Unisource for the supply of various printing papers to the Chicago Graphics & Reproduction Center. The agreement covers a six-year period from October 2008 through September 2014.

Why it matters

This contract represents a $280,500 expenditure of city funds for the procurement of paper supplies used by the Chicago Graphics & Reproduction Center over a six-year term.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Unisource

The vendor is obligated to provide printing paper supplies to the city in exchange for payment.

Directly affected

Graphics & Reproduction Center

The department receives the paper supplies necessary for its printing operations.

Key Facts

  • The total contract award amount is $280,500.
  • The contract was awarded to the vendor Unisource.
  • The contract term began on October 1, 2008, and ended on September 30, 2014.
  • The contract was approved on January 28, 2013.
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  • The commodities provided under this contract are various types of printing paper.
  • The contract is assigned to the Graphics & Reproduction Center department.
  • The vendor's mailing address is PO Box 91179, Chicago, IL, 60693.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the supply of various types of printing paper to the city's Graphics & Reproduction Center.
How much is the city paying for these supplies?
The total award amount for the contract is $280,500.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2014.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date was October 2008, but the approval date listed is January 2013, suggesting the contract was approved years after the start of the service period.

Connected Entities

Graphics & Reproduction Center, Chicago, IL, Unisource

Sources

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