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Contract Details: Michigan Avenue Underbridge and Riverwalk Project

Original title: Contract 17640: WALSH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF ILL — CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE (Chicago, IL)

Record date · March 9, 2009

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines the contract details for the Michigan Avenue Underbridge Connection and Riverwalk project in Chicago, awarded to Walsh Construction Company of Illinois.

Why it matters

This contract establishes the vendor responsible for the construction of the Michigan Avenue Underbridge and Riverwalk, a major infrastructure project managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Walsh Construction Company of Illinois

The company is the designated vendor for the construction project.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for managing and overseeing the construction project.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 17640 was approved on March 9, 2009.
  • The project is titled 'Michigan Avenue Underbridge Connection and Riverwalk'.
  • The vendor is Walsh Construction Company of Illinois, located at 929 W Adams Street, Chicago, IL.
  • The contract is categorized as a large construction project valued at $3 million or above.
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  • The listed award amount in this specific document is $0.
  • The project is under the jurisdiction of the Chicago Department of Transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the contractor for the Michigan Avenue Underbridge project?
The contractor is Walsh Construction Company of Illinois.
What is the value of this contract?
The document lists the award amount as $0, though it is categorized as a project valued at $3 million or above.

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Discrepancy in Award Amount

The contract is categorized as a $3 million+ project, but the specific award amount listed is $0, suggesting this may be a master contract or a record of a specific phase.

Connected Entities

17640, Walsh Construction Company of Illinois, 929 W Adams Street, Chicago, IL, 60607 and 1 more

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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