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Contract Award for O'Hare Railroad Relocation

Original title: Contract 22778: F.H. PASCHEN/S.N. NIELSEN, INC — CONSTRUCTION-AVIATION (Chicago, IL)

Record date · January 31, 2012

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What This Bill Does

The City of Chicago awarded a $113,310.90 construction contract to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, Inc. for the relocation of Union Pacific Railroad tracks near O'Hare International Airport.

Why it matters

This contract funds the physical relocation of railroad infrastructure south of Irving Park Road as part of the ongoing O'Hare Modernization Project.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, Inc.

The company is contractually obligated to perform construction services for the city.

Directly affected

Union Pacific Railroad

The company's rail infrastructure is being relocated as part of the project.

Key Facts

  • The contract award amount is $113,310.90.
  • The contract number is 22778.
  • The project involves the relocation of Union Pacific Railroad tracks south of Irving Park Road to the north contract limits.
  • The work is categorized under Specification No. 85940.
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  • The contract was approved on January 31, 2012.
  • The vendor is F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, Inc., located at 8725 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the relocation of Union Pacific Railroad tracks as part of the O'Hare Modernization Project.
Who is performing the construction work?
F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, Inc. is the vendor responsible for the work.

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Connected Entities

F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, Inc., O'Hare Modernization Project, 8725 W Higgins Rd # 200, Chicago, IL, 60631 and 1 more
OrganizationF.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, Inc.“The vendor awarded the construction contract.”Map →
OrganizationO'Hare Modernization Project“The municipal department overseeing the contract.”Map →
location8725 W Higgins Rd # 200, Chicago, IL, 60631“The business address of the vendor.”Map →
OrganizationUnion Pacific Railroad“The entity whose tracks are being relocated.”Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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