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Read. Follow. Verify.City Contract: Brooks Electrical Supply Co. (Lighting Supplies)
Record date · January 31, 2014
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What This Bill Does
This document outlines a commodity contract between the City of Chicago and Brooks Electrical Supply Co. for the provision of various light bulbs and lamps for the Department of Transportation.
This contract establishes the vendor responsible for supplying high-intensity, fluorescent, and incandescent lighting used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for city infrastructure.
Who It Affects
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Brooks Electrical Supply Co.
The company is the designated vendor for lighting commodities under this contract.
Chicago Department of Transportation
The department is the recipient of the lighting commodities provided under this contract.
Key Facts
- Contract 17431 is for the supply of High Intensity Discharge (HID), incandescent, and fluorescent lamps.
- The contract was awarded to Brooks Electrical Supply Co.
- The contract period began on May 1, 2008.
- The contract period ended on October 28, 2014.
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- The contract was approved on January 31, 2014.
- The listed award amount for this specific record is $0.
- The vendor is located at 2500 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647.
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Retroactive Approval
The contract approval date (2014-01-31) occurred nearly six years after the contract start date (2008-05-01).
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