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Contract for Mailing Equipment Maintenance: Pitney Bowes

Original title: Contract 6990: PITNEY BOWES SOFTWARE SYSTEMS — WORK SERVICES / FACILITIES MAINT. (Chicago, IL)

December 31, 2008

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What this does

The city authorized a $34,500 expenditure from the Department of General Services budget to ensure the continued operation of mailing equipment used for city business.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Pitney Bowes Software Systems

The company is the vendor responsible for providing equipment and maintenance services under the contract.

Dept of General Services

The department is responsible for managing the contract and utilizing the mailing equipment.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 31, 2008.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a service contract between the City of Chicago and Pitney Bowes Software Systems for the rental and maintenance of mailing equipment. The agreement covers a three-year period ending in December 2008.

Key Facts

  • The contract total award amount is $34,500.
  • The contract covers the rental and maintenance of mailing equipment.
  • The contract period began on January 1, 2006.
  • The contract period ended on December 31, 2008.
  • The contract was approved on December 31, 2008.
  • The vendor is Pitney Bowes Software Systems, located in Lisle, IL.
  • The managing department is the Department of General Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does this contract cover?
The contract covers the rental and maintenance of mailing equipment for the City of Chicago.
How much did the city pay for this contract?
The total award amount for the contract was $34,500.

Why It Matters

The city authorized a $34,500 expenditure from the Department of General Services budget to ensure the continued operation of mailing equipment used for city business.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract approval date (2008-12-31) matches the contract end date, suggesting the approval was finalized at the conclusion of the service term.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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