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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract Details: Audio Equipment for Chicago Department of General Services

Original title: Contract 18928: CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LIMITED — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

August 24, 2011

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the authorized to supply audio equipment to the Chicago Department of General Services for the period of 2009 through 2012.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Chicago United Industries, Limited

The company is the designated vendor for audio equipment under this contract.

Department of General Services

The department is responsible for managing the procurement of audio equipment through this vendor.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 24, 2011.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a commodity contract between the City of Chicago and Chicago United Industries, Limited for the provision of audio equipment. The agreement covers a four-year period ending in December 2012.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 18928 was awarded to Chicago United Industries, Limited.
  • The contract is for the supply of audio equipment.
  • The contract period began on January 1, 2009.
  • The contract period ended on December 31, 2012.
  • The contract was approved by the city on August 24, 2011.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master agreement or a contract with no specific initial spending commitment.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of General Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
This contract authorizes Chicago United Industries, Limited to provide audio equipment to the Chicago Department of General Services.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
A $0 award amount in a commodity contract often indicates a master agreement where specific purchases are made via individual task orders rather than a single lump-sum payment.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the authorized to supply audio equipment to the Chicago Department of General Services for the period of 2009 through 2012.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date was January 1, 2009, but the approval date was August 24, 2011, suggesting the contract was formalized well after the service period began.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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