CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Vehicle Suspension Repair Contract: Southwest Springs, Inc.

Original title: Contract 17966: SOUTHWEST SPRINGS, INC. — WORK SERVICES / FACILITIES MAINT. (Chicago, IL)

September 27, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

The contract establishes the authorized vendor for maintaining the suspension systems of city-owned vehicles managed by the Department of Fleet Management.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Southwest Springs, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for city vehicle suspension repairs under this contract.

Dept of Fleet Mgmt

The department is responsible for managing the vehicle maintenance services provided by the vendor.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 27, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a service contract between the City of Chicago and Southwest Springs, Inc. for the repair of suspension components on city-owned vehicles and equipment. The agreement covers a six-year period ending in September 2014.

Key Facts

Contract 17966 is for the repair of springs and suspension components for city-owned vehicles and equipment.
The contract was awarded to Southwest Springs, Inc.
The contract term began on October 1, 2008.
The contract term ended on September 30, 2014.
The contract was approved on September 27, 2013.
The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master service agreement or a contract with variable pricing based on work orders.
The vendor is located at 3863 W Columbus Ave # 1, Chicago, IL, 60652.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Southwest Springs, Inc. provide to the city?

They provide repairs for springs and suspension components for city-owned vehicles and equipment.

Why is the award amount listed as $0?

The document lists the award amount as $0, which typically suggests that the contract is a standing agreement for services as needed rather than a fixed-price project.

Why It Matters

The contract establishes the authorized vendor for maintaining the suspension systems of city-owned vehicles managed by the Department of Fleet Management.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date was 2008, but the approval date listed is 2013, suggesting the document may be a late-filed record or a renewal/extension.

Southwest Springs, Inc.

Connected Entities

location3863 W Columbus Ave # 1, Chicago, IL, 60652“The business address of the vendor.”Map →

other17966“The specific contract identification number.”Map →

organizationSouthwest Springs, Inc.“The vendor providing repair services for city vehicles.”Map →

organizationDept of Fleet Mgmt“The city department overseeing the contract.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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