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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

City Contract: Construction Supplies from Root Brothers Manufacturing

Original title: Contract 13020: ROOT BROTHERS.MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CO. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

September 12, 2013

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What this does

The City of Chicago authorized a total expenditure of $486,783 for construction materials to be used by the Department of Transportation over a period spanning from October 2006 to March 2014.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company is the designated vendor responsible for supplying construction materials to the city.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is the recipient of the construction materials and supplies funded by this contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 12, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago and Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co. for the provision of construction materials and supplies for the Department of Transportation.

Key Facts

  • The contract award amount is $486,783.
  • The contract is for the supply of construction materials and supplies.
  • The contract was approved on September 12, 2013.
  • The contract period began on October 1, 2006.
  • The contract period ended on March 31, 2014.
  • The vendor is Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.
  • The receiving agency is the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The vendor is located at 10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this contract for?
It is for the purchase of construction materials and supplies for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
How much is the contract worth?
The total award amount is $486,783.
When was this contract active?
The contract was active from October 1, 2006, through March 31, 2014.

Why It Matters

The City of Chicago authorized a total expenditure of $486,783 for construction materials to be used by the Department of Transportation over a period spanning from October 2006 to March 2014.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in September 2013, but the start date was October 2006, indicating the contract was approved years after the start of the service period.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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