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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for GE Luminaire Replacement Parts (Root Brothers)

Original title: Contract 11259: ROOT BROTHERS.MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CO. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

November 6, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the supply chain for replacement parts used in Chicago Department of Transportation lighting infrastructure for the specified eight-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company served as the vendor for GE luminaire parts for the City of Chicago.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department managed the procurement of lighting parts through this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 6, 2013.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a commodity contract between the City of Chicago and Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co. for the provision of GE replacement parts. The contract covers a period from February 2006 through July 2014.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 11259 is designated for the supply of GE luminaire replacement parts.
  • The contract was approved on November 6, 2013.
  • The contract term began on February 1, 2006.
  • The contract term ended on July 31, 2014.
  • The award amount for this specific contract record is listed as $0.
  • The Chicago Department of Transportation is the managing agency.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the supply chain for replacement parts used in Chicago Department of Transportation lighting infrastructure for the specified eight-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the procurement of GE (lighting) replacement parts for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
How much money was awarded for this contract?
The document lists the award amount as $0.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from February 1, 2006, through July 31, 2014.

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern100% confidence

Retroactive Approval

The contract approval date (2013-11-06) occurred more than seven years after the contract start date (2006-02-01).

Connected Entities

location10307-10325 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60628Vendor business addressMap →
organizationChicago Department of TransportationDepartment overseeing the contractMap →
other11259Contract identification numberMap →
organizationRoot Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.Vendor providing commodity partsMap →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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