CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Lighting Supplies: J P Simons & Company

Original title: Contract 17331: J P SIMONS & COMPANY — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

April 7, 2011

procurement transportation infrastructure lighting

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the procurement source for high-intensity, incandescent, and fluorescent lighting used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for city infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

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J P Simons & Company

The company is the designated vendor for providing lighting supplies to the city under this contract.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for managing the procurement of lighting supplies from the vendor.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 7, 2011.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a contract between the Chicago Department of Transportation and J P Simons & Company for the supply of various light bulbs and lamps. The agreement covers a four-year period ending in April 2012.

Key Facts

Contract 17331 was awarded to J P Simons & Company for the supply of lighting commodities.
The contract covers high-intensity discharge (HID), incandescent, and fluorescent lamps.
The contract term began on May 1, 2008.
The contract term ended on April 30, 2012.
The official approval date for the contract was April 7, 2011.
The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master agreement or price-agreement contract where funds are encumbered upon specific purchase orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of products does this contract cover?

The contract covers high-intensity discharge (HID), incandescent, and fluorescent lamps, as well as miscellaneous lighting supplies.

Why is the award amount listed as $0?

In government procurement, a $0 award amount often indicates an 'indefinite quantity' or 'price agreement' contract, where the city pays for items as they are ordered rather than paying a lump sum upfront.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the procurement source for high-intensity, incandescent, and fluorescent lighting used by the Chicago Department of Transportation for city infrastructure.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date was May 2008, but the approval date was April 2011, suggesting the contract was formalized well after the start of the service period.

Chicago Department of Transportation J P Simons & Company