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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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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the legal framework for a specific construction vendor to perform housing-related work for the City of Chicago in the area south of 31st Street.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Alco Construction Company Inc.

The company is authorized to perform construction services for the City of Chicago under the terms of this contract.

Department of Housing

The department manages the vendor's performance and project oversight for the specified housing program.

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's Department of Housing and Alco Construction Company Inc. for housing-related construction services south of 31st Street.

Key Facts

  • The contract is identified as number 8635.
  • The vendor is Alco Construction Company Inc., located at 3608 N Milwaukee Ave # 1, Chicago, IL.
  • The contract type is a Job Order Contract (JOC).
  • The project is associated with the Department of Housing's EHAP/CB-South of 31st Street program.
  • The contract was approved on August 19, 2009.
  • The contract start date is listed as May 9, 2005.
  • The award amount is listed as $0.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the legal framework for a specific construction vendor to perform housing-related work for the City of Chicago in the area south of 31st Street.

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 unit prices for future work rather than a fixed total project cost at the time of signing.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in 2009, but the start date is listed as 2005, suggesting the document may be a renewal or a record of a long-standing agreement.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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