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Contract for Construction Equipment Repair: Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

Original title: Contract 16881: ROOT BROTHERS.MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CO. — WORK SERVICES / FACILITIES MAINT. (Chicago, IL)

Record date · October 22, 2012

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a $35,000 contract awarded to Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co. for parts and repair services for construction equipment used by the Chicago Department of Water Management.

Why it matters

The contract authorizes the expenditure of $35,000 in city funds for the maintenance of equipment essential to the Department of Water Management's operations through February 2014.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company is contracted to provide parts and repair services to the city.

Directly affected

Department of Water Management

The department is responsible for managing the equipment repair services under this contract.

Key Facts

  • The contract award amount is $35,000.
  • The vendor is Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.
  • The services provided are parts and repair for construction equipment.
  • The contract is for the Department of Water Management.
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  • The contract start date was March 1, 2008.
  • The contract end date is February 28, 2014.
  • The contract was approved on October 22, 2012.
  • The vendor is located at 10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this contract for?
It is for parts and repair services for construction equipment used by the Chicago Department of Water Management.
How much is the contract worth?
The total award amount is $35,000.
When does this contract end?
The contract period ends on February 28, 2014.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in October 2012, despite having a start date in March 2008, indicating the approval occurred years after the service period began.

Connected Entities

Department of Water Management, 10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628, Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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