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CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

City Contract: Wedge Gate Valves for Water Department

Original title: Contract 11134: ROOT BROTHERS.MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CO. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

August 10, 2012

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes the expenditure of $74,427 in public funds for equipment essential to the maintenance and operation of the city's water infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company is obligated to supply wedge gate valves to the city in exchange for payment.

Department of Water Management

The department receives the equipment necessary for water system operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 10, 2012.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Chicago awarded a $74,427 contract to Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co. for the purchase of various s used by the Department of Water Management.

Key Facts

  • The contract total is $74,427.
  • The vendor is Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.
  • The contract is for the supply of various wedge gate valves.
  • The contract is managed by the Department of Water Management.
  • The contract was approved on August 10, 2012.
  • The contract term began on February 1, 2006.
  • The contract term ended on January 31, 2013.
  • The vendor is located at 10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL.

Why It Matters

This contract authorizes the expenditure of $74,427 in public funds for equipment essential to the maintenance and operation of the city's water infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wedge gate valve?
A is a mechanical device used to control the flow of liquids, commonly used in water distribution systems to shut off or regulate water flow.
Who is the vendor for this contract?
The vendor is Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co., based in Chicago.

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Retroactive Approval

The contract approval date (2012) occurred years after the contract start date (2006), suggesting the document may be a final reconciliation or a long-term extension record.

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Water ManagementThe city department receiving the equipment.Map →
location10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628The business address of the vendor.Map →
organizationRoot Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.The company awarded the contract to supply equipment.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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