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Contract for Wells Street Bridge Construction

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

December 20, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes a specific payment of $26,000 to a private construction firm for maintenance or improvement work on a major downtown Chicago bridge.

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 company is the recipient of the $26,000 contract payment for construction services.

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is responsible for the oversight and funding of the bridge construction project.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 20, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a $26,000 construction contract awarded to the joint venture Walsh/II In One for work on the Wells Street over the Chicago River. The contract was approved by the Chicago Department of Transportation in December 2013.

Key Facts

  • The contract award amount is $26,000.
  • The vendor is identified as WALSH/II IN ONE (JV).
  • The contract was approved on December 20, 2013.
  • The project involves work on the Wells Street Bascule Bridge over the main branch of the Chicago River.
  • The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The contract is categorized under 'CONSTRUCTION-LARGE $3MILLIONorABOVE', despite the $26,000 award amount.
  • The vendor's registered address is 929 W Adams St, Chicago, IL, 60607.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for construction work on the Wells Street over the Chicago River.
How much is the city paying for this contract?
The total award amount listed is $26,000.

Why It Matters

This contract authorizes a specific payment of $26,000 to a private construction firm for maintenance or improvement work on a major downtown Chicago bridge.

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Category Mismatch

The contract is labeled under a category for projects $3 million or above, yet the award amount is only $26,000, suggesting a potential administrative classification discrepancy.

Connected Entities

organizationCHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONThe department overseeing the bridge project.Map →
organizationWALSH/II IN ONE (JV)The vendor awarded the construction contract.Map →
locationWELLS STREET BASCULE BRIDGEThe site of the construction work.Map →
location929 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60607The business address of the vendor.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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