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City Contract: Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

Original title: Contract 13020: ROOT BROTHERS.MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CO. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

Record date · April 12, 2013

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a $306,000 contract awarded to Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co. by the Chicago Department of Transportation for the provision of construction materials and supplies.

Why it matters

The contract authorizes the expenditure of $306,000 in city funds for construction materials used by the Chicago Department of Transportation between 2006 and 2013.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company is the recipient of the $306,000 contract for construction materials.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for the procurement and management of the construction materials provided under this contract.

Key Facts

  • The contract award amount is $306,000.
  • The vendor is Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.
  • The contract is for the supply of construction materials and supplies.
  • The contracting agency is the Chicago Department of Transportation.
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  • The contract term began on October 1, 2006.
  • The contract term ended on September 30, 2013.
  • The contract was approved on April 12, 2013.
  • The vendor is located at 10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the purchase of construction materials and supplies for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
How much is the contract worth?
The total award amount is $306,000.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2013.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in April 2013, despite the contract period beginning in October 2006, suggesting the approval occurred near the end of the contract term.

Connected Entities

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

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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