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Read. Follow. Verify.Contract for Oak Blocks and Wedges (Chicago Department of Water Management)
Record date · March 5, 2014
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What This Bill Does
This document outlines a commodity contract between the City of Chicago and Chicago United Industries, Limited for the supply of oak blocks and wedges. The contract covers a period from May 2008 to October 2014.
This contract establishes the vendor responsible for supplying specific maintenance materials used by the Chicago Department of Water Management over a six-year period.
Who It Affects
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Chicago United Industries, Limited
The company is the designated vendor for supplying oak blocks and wedges to the city.
Department of Water Management
The department is the recipient of the commodities supplied under this contract.
Key Facts
- Contract number 17422 was awarded to Chicago United Industries, Limited.
- The contract is for the supply of oak blocks and wedges.
- The contract term began on May 1, 2008.
- The contract term ended on October 28, 2014.
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- The contract was approved on March 5, 2014.
- The award amount is listed as $0.
- The vendor is located at 53 W Jackson Blvd # 1450, Chicago, IL.
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Late Approval Date
The contract was approved in 2014, despite the start date being in 2008, suggesting a retroactive approval or a long-term master agreement.
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