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Construction Contract: Alco Construction Company Inc.

Original title: Contract 8635: ALCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC — JOC (Chicago, IL)

August 19, 2009

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What this does

This contract defines the legal agreement for construction services provided to the Department of Housing, covering a four-year period ending in 2009.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Alco Construction Company Inc.

The company is the designated vendor responsible for construction services under the terms of the contract.

Department of Housing

The department manages the contract and oversees the construction projects performed under this agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 19, 2009.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a Job Order Contract () between the City of Chicago Department of Housing and Alco Construction Company Inc. for housing-related construction work south of 31st Street.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 8635 was awarded to Alco Construction Company Inc.
  • The contract type is a Job Order Contract (JOC).
  • The project scope is identified as EHAP/CB-SOUTH OF 31ST STREET.
  • The contract start date was May 9, 2005.
  • The contract end date was May 8, 2009.
  • The official approval date for the contract was August 19, 2009.
  • The listed award amount for this specific record is $0.
  • The vendor is located at 3608 N Milwaukee Ave # 1, Chicago, IL, 60641.

Why It Matters

This contract defines the legal agreement for construction services provided to the Department of Housing, covering a four-year period ending in 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Job Order Contract (JOC)?
A is a procurement method used by government agencies to perform maintenance, repair, and construction projects through a pre-priced contract.
Why is the award amount listed as $0?
In many agreements, the contract establishes a maximum potential value or a unit price book rather than a fixed lump sum at the time of approval.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract approval date (August 2009) occurred after the contract end date (May 2009), suggesting a retroactive administrative processing of the agreement.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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