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Contract for Printing and Mailing Services: Mailtech Limited

Original title: Contract 15795: MAILTECH LIMITED — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

Record date · June 21, 2011

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What This Bill Does

The City of Chicago awarded a $42,500 contract to Mailtech Limited for printing and mailing services for the Department of Water Management. The contract covers a four-year period ending in December 2011.

Why it matters

This contract allocates $42,500 in city funds to a private vendor for administrative services supporting the Department of Water Management.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mailtech Limited

The company is the recipient of the $42,500 contract for services rendered.

Directly affected

Department of Water Management

The department is the recipient of the printing and mailing services provided under the contract.

Key Facts

  • The contract total is $42,500.
  • The vendor is Mailtech Limited, located in McCook, IL.
  • The services provided are printing and mailing.
  • The contract serves the Department of Water Management.
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  • The contract period began on January 1, 2008.
  • The contract period ended on December 31, 2011.
  • The contract was approved on June 21, 2011.
  • The contract identification number is 15795.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for printing and mailing services for the Department of Water Management.
How much is the city paying for these services?
The total award amount for the contract is $42,500.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2011.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in June 2011, but the service period began in January 2008, indicating the contract was finalized well after services commenced.

Connected Entities

Department of Water Management, Chicago, IL, Mailtech Limited
OrganizationDepartment of Water Management“The city department receiving the services.”Map →
locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction issuing the contract.”Map →
OrganizationMailtech Limited“Vendor awarded the contract for printing and mailing services.”Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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