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City Contract: Traffic Safety Cones (Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.)

Original title: Contract 19619: ROOT BROTHERS.MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CO. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

March 28, 2013

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What this does

This contract establishes the supply chain for traffic safety equipment used by the Chicago Department of Transportation to manage road safety and construction zones.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company was the designated vendor for traffic safety cones for the City of Chicago during the contract period.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department was responsible for the procurement and management of traffic safety equipment under this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 28, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a contract between the Chicago Department of Transportation and Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co. for the provision of traffic safety cones. The agreement covers a five-year period ending in April 2014.

Key Facts

  • The contract is identified as number 19619.
  • The vendor is Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.
  • The contract is for the supply of traffic safety cones.
  • The contract was managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The contract term began on April 16, 2009.
  • The contract term ended on April 15, 2014.
  • The approval date for the contract was March 28, 2013.
  • The listed award amount for this specific record is $0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the procurement of traffic safety cones for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
How long was this contract active?
The contract was active for five years, from April 16, 2009, to April 15, 2014.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the supply chain for traffic safety equipment used by the Chicago Department of Transportation to manage road safety and construction zones.

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Delayed Approval

The contract was approved in 2013, despite the start date being in 2009, suggesting a retroactive approval or a long-term administrative update.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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