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Contract Details: TranSystems Corporation Transportation Planning

Original title: Contract 18660: TRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION — ARCH/ENGINEERING (Chicago, IL)

February 27, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the legal framework for TranSystems Corporation to conduct transportation planning studies for the Chicago Department of Transportation, though the specific award amount is listed as $0.

Who is mentioned in the record

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TranSystems Corporation

The company is the designated vendor for transportation planning studies for the City of Chicago.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is the contracting agency responsible for managing the planning studies.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 27, 2014.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a professional services contract between the City of Chicago and TranSystems Corporation for surface transportation planning studies. The agreement covers a seven-year period ending in March 2016.

Key Facts

  • The contract number is 18660.
  • The vendor is TranSystems Corporation.
  • The contract is for architectural and engineering services.
  • The scope of work includes Surface Transportation Planning Studies (Categories 1 through 4).
  • The contract was approved on February 27, 2014.
  • The contract term began on March 1, 2009, and ended on March 1, 2016.
  • The listed award amount for this contract is $0.
  • The vendor is located at 1051 Perimeter Dr, Suite 1025, Schaumburg, IL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does TranSystems Corporation provide under this contract?
They provide architectural and engineering services specifically for surface transportation planning studies.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
The document does not specify why the amount is $0; it may indicate a master service agreement or a contract where individual task orders are funded separately.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the legal framework for TranSystems Corporation to conduct transportation planning studies for the Chicago Department of Transportation, though the specific award amount is listed as $0.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in 2014, but the start date was listed as 2009, suggesting the contract may have been formalized years after work began or was extended retroactively.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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