CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Wacker Drive Viaduct Reconstruction

Original title: Contract 23813: JAMES P MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION CO — CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE (Chicago, IL)

December 31, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes the reconstruction of a major downtown Chicago roadway segment, impacting traffic flow and infrastructure maintenance for commuters and residents in the Loop area.

Who is mentioned in the record

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James P. McHugh Construction Co.

The company is responsible for executing the construction work as defined in the contract.

Chicago commuters and residents

Local traffic patterns and infrastructure access are altered by the reconstruction of the Wacker Drive viaduct.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 31, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Chicago awarded a construction contract to James P. McHugh Construction Co. for the reconstruction of the Wacker Drive between Randolph Street and Monroe Street. The project is valued at approximately $6.75 million.

Key Facts

The contract was awarded to James P. McHugh Construction Co. for $6,749,200.
The project scope is the reconstruction of the Wacker Drive viaduct from Randolph Street to Monroe Street.
The contract was approved on December 31, 2013.
The project is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
The vendor is located at 1737 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616.

Frequently Asked Questions

What work is being done on Wacker Drive?

The contract covers the reconstruction of the between Randolph Street and Monroe Street.

How much is the city paying for this project?

The total award amount for this contract is $6,749,200.

Why It Matters

This contract authorizes the reconstruction of a major downtown Chicago roadway segment, impacting traffic flow and infrastructure maintenance for commuters and residents in the Loop area.

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Historical Infrastructure Investment

This document records a major infrastructure investment in downtown Chicago from late 2013.

Chicago Department of Transportation Wacker Drive

Connected Entities

locationWacker Drive“The site of the viaduct reconstruction project.”Map →

organizationChicago Department of Transportation“The city department overseeing the project.”Map →

organizationJames P. McHugh Construction Co.“The vendor awarded the construction contract.”Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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