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Contract Award for Wells Street Bridge Construction

Original title: Contract 26970: WALSH/II IN ONE (JV) — CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE (Chicago, IL)

December 23, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract allocates $130,000 in public funds to a specific vendor for maintenance or construction work on the Wells Street Bridge, a major transit artery in downtown Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Walsh/II In One (JV)

The vendor is responsible for performing the construction work in exchange for the $130,000 payment.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for managing the contract and overseeing the bridge construction.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 23, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Chicago awarded a $130,000 construction contract to the joint venture Walsh/II In One for work on the Wells Street . This contract is part of a larger category for large-scale construction projects valued at $3 million or more.

Key Facts

  • The contract was awarded to Walsh/II In One (JV).
  • The total award amount is $130,000.
  • The contract was approved on December 23, 2013.
  • The project involves work on the Wells Street Bascule Bridge over the main branch of the Chicago River.
  • The contract is categorized under 'CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE'.
  • The Chicago Department of Transportation is the managing agency.

Why It Matters

This contract allocates $130,000 in public funds to a specific vendor for maintenance or construction work on the Wells Street Bridge, a major transit artery in downtown Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for construction work on the Wells Street over the Chicago River.
Who is the vendor for this project?
The vendor is a joint venture named Walsh/II In One.

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Contract Categorization

The contract is labeled under a category for projects $3 million or above, despite the award amount being only $130,000, suggesting this may be a sub-contract or a specific phase of a larger master agreement.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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