CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)contract

Contract for Equipment Repair Services: Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

Original title: Contract 16881: ROOT BROTHERS.MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CO. — WORK SERVICES / FACILITIES MAINT. (Chicago, IL)

July 11, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes the expenditure of $33,616 in public funds for the maintenance of city-owned construction equipment used by the Department of Water Management.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

The company is the designated vendor responsible for providing repair services and receiving payment under the contract.

Department of Water Management

The department is responsible for managing the equipment maintenance services and the associated budget.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 11, 2014.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management and Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co. for the repair and maintenance of construction equipment. The agreement covers a multi-year period ending in early 2015 with a total award value of $33,616.

Key Facts

The total contract award amount is $33,616.
The contract is for parts and repair services for construction equipment.
The contract is managed by the Chicago Department of Water Management.
The contract start date was March 1, 2008.
The contract end date was February 28, 2015.
The contract was approved on July 11, 2014.
The vendor is located at 10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?

The contract is for the provision of parts and repair services for construction equipment used by the Department of Water Management.

How much is the city paying for these services?

The total award amount for the contract is $33,616.

When was this contract active?

The contract period ran from March 1, 2008, through February 28, 2015.

Why It Matters

This contract authorizes the expenditure of $33,616 in public funds for the maintenance of city-owned construction equipment used by the Department of Water Management.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in July 2014, despite having a start date in March 2008, suggesting the approval occurred years after the service period began.

Department of Water Management Root Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Water Management“The city department overseeing the contract.”Map →

location10307-10325 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628“The business address of the vendor.”Map →

organizationRoot Brothers Manufacturing & Supply Co.“The vendor providing repair and maintenance services.”Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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