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Contract Award for Wells Street Bridge Construction

Original title: Contract 26970: WALSH/II IN ONE (JV) — CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE (Chicago, IL)

Record date · December 23, 2013

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What This Bill Does

The City of Chicago awarded a $130,000 construction contract to the joint venture Walsh/II In One for work on the Wells Street . This contract is part of a larger category for large-scale construction projects valued at $3 million or more.

Why it matters

This contract allocates $130,000 in public funds to a specific vendor for maintenance or construction work on the Wells Street Bridge, a major transit artery in downtown Chicago.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Walsh/II In One (JV)

The vendor is responsible for performing the construction work in exchange for the $130,000 payment.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for managing the contract and overseeing the bridge construction.

Key Facts

  • The contract was awarded to Walsh/II In One (JV).
  • The total award amount is $130,000.
  • The contract was approved on December 23, 2013.
  • The project involves work on the Wells Street Bascule Bridge over the main branch of the Chicago River.
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  • The contract is categorized under 'CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE'.
  • The Chicago Department of Transportation is the managing agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for construction work on the Wells Street over the Chicago River.
Who is the vendor for this project?
The vendor is a joint venture named Walsh/II In One.

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Contract Categorization

The contract is labeled under a category for projects $3 million or above, despite the award amount being only $130,000, suggesting this may be a sub-contract or a specific phase of a larger master agreement.

Connected Entities

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WALSH/II IN ONE (JV), WELLS STREET BASCULE BRIDGE and 1 more

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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