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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

City Contract for Fluorescent Fixtures (Production Distribution Companies)

Original title: Contract 17979: PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

June 11, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the supply chain for lighting equipment used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for the specified seven-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Production Distribution Companies

The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying fluorescent fixtures to the city.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is the entity responsible for the procurement and utilization of the lighting fixtures.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 11, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a commodity contract between the Chicago Department of Transportation and Production Distribution Companies for the supply of fluorescent fixtures. The agreement covers a period from August 2008 through January 2015.

Key Facts

  • Contract 17979 is designated for the supply of fluorescent fixtures.
  • The contract was awarded to Production Distribution Companies.
  • The contract term began on August 1, 2008.
  • The contract term ended on January 31, 2015.
  • The official approval date for the contract was June 11, 2014.
  • The listed award amount for this specific contract record is $0.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the procurement of fluorescent fixtures for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document does not specify the financial value of the goods provided, indicating the record may reflect a master agreement or a zero-dollar line item entry.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the supply chain for lighting equipment used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for the specified seven-year period.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date (2008) significantly predates the official approval date (2014), suggesting the contract was formalized well after services or supply began.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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