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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Oak Blocks and Wedges (Chicago Department of Water Management)

Original title: Contract 17422: CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LIMITED — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

March 5, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 5, 2014.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the procurement of oak blocks and wedges for the Department of Water Management.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document lists the award amount as $0, which may indicate a master agreement or a contract where specific pricing is determined by individual purchase orders rather than a fixed total contract value.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the vendor responsible for supplying specific maintenance materials used by the Chicago Department of Water Management over a six-year period.

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

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.

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Water ManagementThe city department utilizing the commodities.Map →
organizationChicago United Industries, LimitedThe company awarded the contract to supply commodities.Map →
location53 W JACKSON BLVD # 1450, CHICAGO, IL, 60604-3806The business address of the vendor.Map →
other17422The specific contract identification number.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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