CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Association of Subcontractors (Q1 2017)

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for ASSOCIATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS @ PROCUREMENT SERVICES (2017-01-01)

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the specific interests attempting to influence Chicago's procurement rules regarding how construction subcontractors are paid and how much money is held back () on city projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Association of Subcontractors

The organization is actively seeking to influence city procurement policies that govern their payment terms and contract conditions.

Chicago Department of Procurement Services

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the rules and regulations they oversee for city construction projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mary K. Minaghan, operating as MKM Services, was hired by the Association of Subcontractors to lobby the Chicago Department of during the first quarter of 2017. The lobbying efforts focused on construction industry issues, specifically payment and policies.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) represented the Association of Subcontractors.
The lobbying activity occurred between January 1, 2017, and March 31, 2017.
The target of the lobbying was the Chicago Department of Procurement Services.
The lobbyist sought to influence both administrative and legislative actions.
The primary issues discussed were construction subcontractor retention and payment practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'retention' in the context of this lobbying?

In construction contracts, refers to a portion of the contract price withheld by the project owner (in this case, the City) from the contractor or subcontractor until the project is completed to ensure performance.

What does it mean that the lobbyist sought 'both administrative and legislative' action?

It means the lobbyist was attempting to influence both the internal rules and policies set by the Department of (administrative) and potential changes to city ordinances or laws (legislative).