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Contract Award for Wells Street Bridge Work

Original title: Contract 26970: WALSH/II IN ONE (JV) — CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE (Chicago, IL)

Record date · February 6, 2013

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What This Bill Does

The City of Chicago awarded a $7,576 construction contract to the joint venture Walsh/II In One for work on the Wells Street . This contract is categorized under large-scale construction projects exceeding $3 million.

Why it matters

This contract authorizes a specific payment of $7,576 to a construction firm for maintenance or improvement work on the Wells Street Bridge, a major transit artery in downtown Chicago.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

WALSH/II IN ONE (JV)

The company is the recipient of the contract funds and is responsible for the specified construction work.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for managing the contract and overseeing the bridge construction project.

Key Facts

  • The contract was awarded to the joint venture WALSH/II IN ONE (JV).
  • The total award amount for this contract is $7,576.
  • The contract is for work on the Wells Street Bascule Bridge over the main branch of the Chicago River.
  • The contract was approved on February 6, 2013.
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  • The project is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The contract is classified under the 'CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE' category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for construction-related work on the Wells Street in Chicago.
How much is the city paying for this specific contract?
The award amount listed is $7,576.

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Classification Discrepancy

The contract is labeled under a 'LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE' category despite the award amount being only $7,576, suggesting this may be a sub-contract or a specific task order under a larger master agreement.

Connected Entities

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WALSH/II IN ONE (JV), WELLS STREET BASCULE BRIDGE and 1 more

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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