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Construction Contract: Alco Construction Company Inc.

Original title: Contract 8635: ALCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC — JOC (Chicago, IL)

October 16, 2009

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the legal framework for Alco Construction Company Inc. to perform housing-related construction work for the City of Chicago, though the specific award amount is listed as $0.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Alco Construction Company Inc.

The company is authorized to perform construction services for the City of Chicago under the terms of this contract.

Department of Housing

The department is responsible for managing the construction projects associated with this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 16, 2009.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a Job Order Contract () between the City of Chicago's Department of Housing and Alco Construction Company Inc. for housing-related construction services south of 31st Street.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 8635 was approved on October 16, 2009.
  • The contract type is a Job Order Contract (JOC).
  • The project is identified as EHAP/CB-SOUTH OF 31ST STREET.
  • The contract start date is May 9, 2005.
  • The award amount is listed as $0.
  • The vendor is Alco Construction Company Inc., located at 3608 N Milwaukee Ave # 1, Chicago, IL.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the legal framework for Alco Construction Company Inc. to perform housing-related construction work for the City of Chicago, though the specific award amount is listed as $0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Job Order Contract (JOC)?
A is a procurement method used by government agencies to perform maintenance, repair, and construction projects through a pre-negotiated contract.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
In many agreements, the contract establishes a framework for future work orders rather than a single fixed payment, meaning the initial contract value may be recorded as zero until specific tasks are assigned.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract approval date (2009) is four years after the listed start date (2005), suggesting a potential administrative delay or a multi-year contract extension.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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