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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

City Contract for Water System Repair Parts

Original title: Contract 19291: CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LIMITED — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

September 11, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract provides the specific materials required by the Department of Water Management to maintain and repair the city's water infrastructure over the specified five-year term.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Chicago Department of Water Management

The department receives the brass and copper parts necessary for water infrastructure maintenance.

Chicago United Industries, Limited

The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying the specified commodities to the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 11, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Chicago awarded a $551,760 contract to Chicago United Industries, Limited for the supply of brass and copper parts used in water pipe repairs. The contract covers a five-year period ending in early 2014.

Key Facts

  • The total contract award amount is $551,760.
  • The contract is for the supply of brass and copper replacement and repair parts for water pipes.
  • The contract was awarded to Chicago United Industries, Limited.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Water Management.
  • The contract term began on February 1, 2009.
  • The contract term ended on January 31, 2014.
  • The contract was officially approved on September 11, 2013.
  • The vendor is located at 53 W Jackson Blvd # 1450, Chicago, IL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this contract for?
It is for the purchase of brass and copper parts needed to repair and replace city water pipes.
Who is the vendor for these parts?
The vendor is Chicago United Industries, Limited.
How much is the city paying for these parts?
The total contract award amount is $551,760.

Why It Matters

This contract provides the specific materials required by the Department of Water Management to maintain and repair the city's water infrastructure over the specified five-year term.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in September 2013, despite the contract start date being February 2009, indicating the approval occurred over four years into the contract term.

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Water ManagementThe city department utilizing the commodities provided under this contract.Map →
organizationChicago United Industries, LimitedThe vendor awarded the contract for water pipe repair parts.Map →
location53 W JACKSON BLVD # 1450, CHICAGO, IL, 60604-3806The business address of the vendor.Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance35
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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