Contract for Chemical and Lab Supplies: Fisher Scientific Co.
February 10, 2014
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The Frame
This contract authorizes the expenditure of $402,900 in public funds for materials required by the Department of Water Management to maintain water quality and testing operations.
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Fisher Scientific Co.
The company is the designated vendor responsible for providing chemical and lab supplies to the city.
Department of Water Management
The department is responsible for utilizing the supplies and managing the contract terms.
Last recorded activity February 10, 2014.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The total contract award amount is $402,900.
- The contract is for the supply of general chemical and laboratory materials.
- The contract was awarded to Fisher Scientific Co.
- The contract period began on May 1, 2010.
- The contract period ended on April 30, 2015.
- The contract was officially approved on February 10, 2014.
- The vendor is located at 4500 Turnberry, Hanover Park, IL, 60103.
- The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Water Management.
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Why It Matters
This contract authorizes the expenditure of $402,900 in public funds for materials required by the Department of Water Management to maintain water quality and testing operations.
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Retroactive Approval
The contract start date was May 2010, but the approval date listed is February 2014, suggesting the contract was approved significantly after the start of the service period.
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