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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Heavy Equipment Parts and Service: Standard Equipment Company

Original title: Contract 18925: STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY — VEHICLES/HEAVY EQUIPMENT (CAPITAL) (Chicago, IL)

June 26, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the responsible for maintaining the city's heavy-duty fleet, including snow removal equipment, which impacts the city's operational readiness for winter weather.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Dept of Fleet Mgmt

The department is responsible for managing the maintenance of city vehicles and heavy equipment using this vendor.

Standard Equipment Company

The company is the designated vendor for providing parts and services to the city under this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 26, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

This contract authorizes the City of Chicago to procure parts and maintenance services for heavy machinery and snow removal equipment from Standard Equipment Company. The agreement covers an eight-year period ending in July 2016.

Key Facts

  • The contract is identified as number 18925.
  • The vendor is Standard Equipment Company, located at 2033 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL.
  • The contract covers parts and service for heavy machinery and snow equipment.
  • The contract period began on August 1, 2008.
  • The contract period ended on July 31, 2016.
  • The approval date for the contract was June 26, 2013.
  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is a master service agreement or a contract for services as needed rather than a fixed-price purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this contract cover?
It covers the supply of parts and maintenance services for the city's heavy machinery and snow removal equipment.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
A $0 award amount in a government contract typically indicates an 'as-needed' or 'indefinite quantity' contract where the city pays only for the specific parts or services ordered throughout the contract term.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the responsible for maintaining the city's heavy-duty fleet, including snow removal equipment, which impacts the city's operational readiness for winter weather.

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financial connection90% confidence

As-needed service structure

The $0 award amount suggests this is a standing agreement for parts and services rather than a one-time purchase.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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