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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 23, 2016 | Jul. 25, 2015
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding amount | $ 57.7 | $ 54.4
Standby Letters of Credit |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding amount | 57.7 | 54.4
Performance Guarantee and Surety Bond |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Outstanding performance and other surety contract bonds | $ 254.6 | $ 294.9

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