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City Vehicle Suspension Repair Contract: Southwest Springs, Inc.

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

April 2, 2012

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the authorized vendor for maintaining the suspension systems of city vehicles, ensuring the operational readiness of the municipal fleet through September 2013.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Southwest Springs, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor responsible for performing suspension repairs on city vehicles.

Dept of Fleet Mgmt

The department is responsible for managing the maintenance of the city's vehicle fleet under this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 2, 2012.

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.

Key Facts

  • Contract 17966 covers the repair of springs and suspension components for city-owned vehicles and equipment.
  • The contract was awarded to Southwest Springs, Inc.
  • The contract period began on October 1, 2008.
  • The contract period ended on September 30, 2013.
  • The contract was approved on April 2, 2012.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating a task-order or unit-price agreement rather than a fixed-sum contract.
  • 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 on city-owned vehicles and equipment.
How much is this contract worth?
The document lists the award amount as $0, which typically means the city pays based on specific repairs performed rather than a flat fee.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the authorized vendor for maintaining the suspension systems of city vehicles, ensuring the operational readiness of the municipal fleet through September 2013.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date was October 2008, but the approval date was April 2012, suggesting the contract was formalized well after services began.

Southwest Springs, Inc.

Connected Entities

other17966“The specific contract identification number.”Map →
organizationSouthwest Springs, Inc.“The vendor contracted to provide repair services for city vehicles.”Map →
organizationDept of Fleet Mgmt“The city department overseeing the contract.”Map →
locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the services are performed.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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