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Contract for Backhoe Loaders: Casey Equipment Co Inc

Original title: Contract 20630: CASEY EQUIPMENT CO INC — VEHICLES/HEAVY EQUIPMENT (CAPITAL) (Chicago, IL)

February 8, 2010

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the vendor and equipment specifications for the City of Chicago's Department of Fleet Management to acquire heavy machinery for municipal operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Casey Equipment Co Inc

The company is the authorized vendor for the city's backhoe loader requirements during the contract term.

Dept of Fleet Mgmt

The department is responsible for managing the procurement and maintenance of the equipment specified in the contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 8, 2010.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This contract authorizes the City of Chicago to procure backhoe loaders with a 17-foot digging depth capacity from Casey Equipment Co Inc. The agreement covers a five-year period starting in February 2010.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 20630 was awarded to Casey Equipment Co Inc.
  • The contract is for the supply of backhoe loaders with a 17-foot digging depth capacity.
  • The contract term began on February 1, 2010, and ended on January 31, 2015.
  • The contract was approved on February 8, 2010.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master agreement or indefinite quantity contract where specific spending occurs via individual purchase orders.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Fleet Management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment is being purchased under this contract?
The contract is for backhoe loaders that have a 17-foot digging depth capacity.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
A $0 award amount in a government contract typically indicates an , where the city establishes terms and pricing for equipment but only spends money when specific orders are placed.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the vendor and equipment specifications for the City of Chicago's Department of Fleet Management to acquire heavy machinery for municipal operations.

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financial connection90% confidence

Master Agreement Structure

The $0 award amount suggests this is a standing contract for future equipment needs rather than a single purchase.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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