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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Chicago Public Library Archival Supplies

Original title: Contract 28756: PERK PRODUCTS INC — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

April 30, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes the expenditure of $45,480 in public funds to procure specialized materials for the preservation of library collections over a five-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Perk Products Inc

The company is obligated to provide archival supplies to the city in exchange for the contract payment.

Chicago Public Library

The library receives the specified conservation supplies for its collections.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 30, 2014.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Chicago has awarded a $45,480 contract to Perk Products Inc. for the provision of archival and conservation supplies for the Chicago Public Library system.

Key Facts

  • The contract total is $45,480.
  • The contract is for the provision of 'Group C' archival and conservation supplies.
  • The contract term began on November 1, 2013.
  • The contract term ends on October 31, 2018.
  • The contract was officially approved on April 30, 2014.
  • The vendor is Perk Products Inc., located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
  • The supplies are designated for the Chicago Public Library.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this contract for?
It is for the purchase of archival and conservation supplies () for the Chicago Public Library.
How much is the city paying for these supplies?
The total award amount for the contract is $45,480.
When does this contract expire?
The contract term ended on October 31, 2018.

Why It Matters

This contract authorizes the expenditure of $45,480 in public funds to procure specialized materials for the preservation of library collections over a five-year period.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in April 2014, but the start date was listed as November 2013, indicating the contract was approved after the service period had already begun.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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