Contract for Wacker Drive Viaduct Reconstruction
October 19, 2011
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The Frame
The city has authorized $303,837 in public funds for structural work on a major downtown thoroughfare, impacting traffic patterns and infrastructure maintenance in the specified corridor.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
James P. McHugh Construction Co.
The company is responsible for performing the construction work and receiving the contract payment.
Chicago Department of Transportation
The department is responsible for managing the project and overseeing the expenditure of funds.
Chicago residents and commuters
Residents and commuters using the Wacker Drive corridor may experience changes in traffic flow or road conditions during the construction period.
Last recorded activity October 19, 2011.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The contract was awarded to James P. McHugh Construction Co.
- The total contract value is $303,837.
- The project involves the reconstruction of the Wacker Drive viaduct.
- The work area is located between Randolph Street and Monroe Street in Chicago.
- The contract was approved on October 19, 2011.
- The project is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
- The contract is categorized under 'CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE' despite the specific award amount listed.
Why It Matters
The city has authorized $303,837 in public funds for structural work on a major downtown thoroughfare, impacting traffic patterns and infrastructure maintenance in the specified corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What work is being done on Wacker Drive?
How much is the city paying for this project?
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Discoveries
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Contract Categorization Discrepancy
The contract is labeled under a category for projects $3 million or above, yet the specific award amount is $303,837, suggesting the project may be part of a larger master agreement or the category label is a broad administrative classification.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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