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Contract for Michigan Avenue Underbridge and Riverwalk Construction

Original title: Contract 17640: WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF ILL — CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE (Chicago, IL)

January 8, 2009

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The Frame

What this does

The contract authorizes a $27,500 payment to a private construction firm for infrastructure improvements managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Walsh Construction Company of Illinois

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

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is the oversight agency responsible for the project and the disbursement of funds.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 8, 2009.

What's next

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Summary

This document details a $27,500 contract awarded to Walsh Construction Company of Illinois for work related to the Michigan Avenue underbridge connection and the Chicago Riverwalk.

Key Facts

  • The contract (ID 17640) was awarded to Walsh Construction Company of Illinois.
  • The total award amount for this contract is $27,500.
  • The project involves the Michigan Avenue underbridge connection and the Chicago Riverwalk.
  • The contract was approved on January 8, 2009.
  • The project is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The contract is categorized under 'CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE', though the specific award amount listed is $27,500.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for construction work on the Michigan Avenue underbridge connection and the Chicago Riverwalk.
How much is the contract worth?
The award amount specified in the document is $27,500.

Why It Matters

The contract authorizes a $27,500 payment to a private construction firm for infrastructure improvements managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.

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financial connection90% confidence

Category Mismatch

The contract is labeled under a 'LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE' category, but the actual award amount is $27,500, suggesting the category may refer to the total project scope rather than this specific payment.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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