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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)

May 15, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

The contract authorizes the expenditure of $10,000 in city funds for construction materials used by the Chicago Department of Transportation between 2006 and 2013.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company is the recipient of the $10,000 contract for supplying construction materials.

Chicago Department of Transportation

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

What changed

Last recorded activity May 15, 2013.

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Summary

This document outlines a $10,000 contract awarded to Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co. by the Chicago Department of Transportation for the provision of construction materials and supplies.

Key Facts

  • The contract award amount is $10,000.
  • The contract is for the supply of construction materials and supplies.
  • The contract was awarded by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The contract period began on October 1, 2006.
  • The contract period ended on September 30, 2013.
  • The contract was approved on May 15, 2013.
  • The vendor is located at 10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628.
  • The contract number is 13020.

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 $10,000.
When was this contract active?
The contract term ran from October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2013.

Why It Matters

The contract authorizes the expenditure of $10,000 in city funds for construction materials used by the Chicago Department of Transportation between 2006 and 2013.

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Retroactive Approval

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

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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