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Engineering Services Contract: HNTB Corporation

Original title: Contract 13219: HNTB CORPORATION — ARCH/ENGINEERING (Chicago, IL)

Record date · October 31, 2012

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What This Bill Does

This document outlines a professional services contract between the Chicago Department of Transportation and HNTB Corporation for design engineering related to s and urban development. The agreement covers a multi-year period ending in 2013.

Why it matters

This contract establishes the legal framework for HNTB Corporation to provide design engineering services for Chicago's and riverwalk projects through December 31, 2013.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

HNTB Corporation

The company is authorized to perform design engineering services for the City of Chicago under the terms of this contract.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department manages the vendor and oversees the execution of streetscape and urban design projects.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 13219 was awarded to HNTB Corporation.
  • The contract covers professional design engineering services for streetscapes, riverwalks, and urban design.
  • The contract term began on January 1, 2007.
  • The contract term ended on December 31, 2013.
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  • The award amount is listed as $0, indicating this is likely a master task order agreement where specific project funding is allocated separately.
  • The contract was approved on October 31, 2012.
  • The Chicago Department of Transportation is the managing agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does HNTB Corporation provide under this contract?
They provide professional design engineering services specifically for , riverwalk, and urban design projects.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
In municipal contracting, a $0 award often indicates a master agreement or '' contract, where the total value is determined by individual work orders issued over time rather than a single lump sum.

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Retrospective Approval

The contract start date (2007) significantly precedes the approval date (2012), suggesting the document may be a formalization of ongoing work or a late-stage administrative filing.

Connected Entities

Chicago Department of Transportation, Kansas City, MO, Susan Calhoun and 2 more
OrganizationChicago Department of Transportation“The city department overseeing the contract.”Map →
locationKansas City, MO“The location of the vendor's office.”Map →
PersonSusan Calhoun“Contact person for HNTB Corporation.”Map →
OrganizationHNTB Corporation“The vendor providing professional design engineering services.”Map →
locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the services are performed.”Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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