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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

City Contract: Fencing Services with Fence Masters, Inc.

Original title: Contract 15087: FENCE MASTERS, INC — CONSTRUCTION-GENERAL (Chicago, IL)

June 25, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the legal framework for the City of Chicago to procure fencing services from Fence Masters, Inc. for municipal projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Fence Masters, Inc.

The company is the designated vendor for city fencing services.

Dept of General Services

The department is responsible for managing the fencing services contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 25, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a general construction contract for fencing services provided by Fence Masters, Inc. to the Chicago Department of General Services. The agreement covers a multi-year period starting in 2007.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 15087 is assigned to Fence Masters, Inc.
  • The contract is classified under construction-general services.
  • The contract start date is August 1, 2007.
  • The contract approval date is June 25, 2014.
  • The award amount is listed as $0.
  • The vendor is located at 20400 S Cottage Grove EFT, Chicago Heights, IL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Fence Masters, Inc. provide under this contract?
The contract is for general fencing services.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document does not specify the reason for the $0 award amount, which may indicate an indefinite quantity contract or a master service agreement where funds are allocated per specific work order.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the legal framework for the City of Chicago to procure fencing services from Fence Masters, Inc. for municipal projects.

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Delayed Approval

The contract start date (2007) precedes the approval date (2014) by seven years, suggesting a long-term or retroactive agreement.

Connected Entities

organizationDept of General ServicesThe Chicago city department overseeing the contract.Map →
location20400 S Cottage Grove EFT, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411The business address of the vendor.Map →
organizationFence Masters, Inc.The company contracted to provide fencing services.Map →
other15087The specific contract identification number.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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