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Contract for Union Pacific Railroad Track Relocation at O'Hare

Original title: Contract 16621: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO — COMPTROLLER-OTHER (Chicago, IL)

November 18, 2008

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The Frame

What this does

The contract allocates $400,000 in public funds to facilitate infrastructure changes required for the expansion and modernization of O'Hare International Airport.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Union Pacific Railroad Co

The company is contracted to perform the relocation of tracks and facilities and receive $400,000 in compensation.

O'Hare Modernization Project

The department is responsible for managing the infrastructure changes at the airport.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 18, 2008.

What's next

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Summary

This contract authorizes a $400,000 payment to Union Pacific Railroad for the relocation of tracks and facilities as part of the O'Hare Modernization Project.

Key Facts

  • The contract award amount is $400,000.
  • The vendor is Union Pacific Railroad Co.
  • The project involves the relocation of railroad tracks and facilities.
  • The work is associated with the O'Hare Modernization Project.
  • The contract was approved on November 18, 2008.
  • The contract period began on July 17, 2007.
  • The contract period ended on December 31, 2009.
  • The vendor's mailing address is PO Box 3480, Omaha, NE, 68103.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the relocation of railroad tracks and facilities to support the O'Hare Modernization Project.
How much is the city paying for this work?
The total award amount for this contract is $400,000.

Why It Matters

The contract allocates $400,000 in public funds to facilitate infrastructure changes required for the expansion and modernization of O'Hare International Airport.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract start date (July 2007) precedes the approval date (November 2008) by over 16 months.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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