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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

City Contract: Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

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

December 8, 2011

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The Frame

What this does

The city authorized a total expenditure of $177,845.30 for construction supplies to support transportation department operations over a six-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company is the vendor responsible for providing construction materials under the terms of the contract.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is the recipient of the construction materials and supplies funded by the contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 8, 2011.

What's next

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Summary

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

Key Facts

  • The total contract award amount is $177,845.30.
  • The contract was awarded to Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.
  • The contract covers the provision of construction materials and supplies.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The contract period began on October 1, 2006.
  • The contract period ended on September 30, 2012.
  • The contract was officially approved on December 8, 2011.
  • 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 supply of construction materials and supplies to the Chicago Department of Transportation.
How much was the contract worth?
The total award amount for the contract was $177,845.30.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2012.

Why It Matters

The city authorized a total expenditure of $177,845.30 for construction supplies to support transportation department operations over a six-year period.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in December 2011, despite having a start date in October 2006, indicating the approval occurred years after the contract term began.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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