Mar 10th 2023 | Posted in Water Projects by Texas Government Insider
USACE Flood Control Project - Central City. Courtesy of pantherislandcc.com.

The Fort Worth District received $20 million to continue the design of the Modified Central City project, also known as the Panther Island project, to reduce flood risk. The new funding will be used to complete three isolation gates and a stormwater pump station beyond the initial design. The funding comes from the U.S. Army […]

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Mar 10th 2023 | Posted in Infrastructure by Texas Government Insider
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office. Courtesy of tarrantcounty.com

Tarrant County Commissioners plan to perform a feasibility study at $108,291 for a Law Enforcement Training Center that will provide training and education for its current and future Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) staff. The current 41,717-square-foot TCSO training center is located at the Tarrant County Resource Connection. The training center only occupies more than […]

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Mar 8th 2023 | Posted in Transportation by Texas Government Insider
A rendering proposal of what the front entrance of the terminal would look like. Courtesy of the San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio International Airport officials presented a $2.5 billion plan on Feb. 15 that proposes a third terminal. Construction could begin as early as 2024 on the new terminal at the airport. A pre-solicitation briefing for a construction manager at risk for the new terminal facility will take place in the spring or summer of […]

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Mar 8th 2023 | Posted in Energy, Transportation by Texas Government Insider

The Irving City Council on Feb. 9, approved an electric vehicle (EV) charging needs assessment. The assessment will provide data-driven insight to build a charging infrastructure strategy based on current and future EV driver needs, including within disadvantaged communities. The City Council’s Transportation and Natural Resources Committee will use this data to develop a comprehensive […]

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Mar 8th 2023 | Posted in Infrastructure by Government Contracting Pipeline
Courtesy of Chelan Douglas Port Authority

Washington — The Chelan Douglas Port Authority will enter into a written agreement, or interlocal agreement, with all partners who’ve agreed to pay for a feasibility study on a regional sports complex. Partners include the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, Chelan and Douglas Counties, the Port Authority and a group known as a public facilities […]

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Mar 8th 2023 | Posted in Transportation by Government Contracting Pipeline
Courtesy of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 99 airports across the country. The investments will be received by airports in 47 states and two territories. Funding will improve the passenger experience by investing in new baggage systems, larger security checkpoints and improved ground transportation. Other projects increase […]

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Feb 15th 2023 | Posted in Vertical by Texas Government Insider

The Houston Spaceport plans to add new tenants and release plans for a customer-focused Phase 2 development. The spaceport launches and lands suborbital, reusable launch vehicles as well as office spaces located on the southeast side of Ellington Airport. Currently, the spaceport has leased land to three major tenants that are in different stages of […]

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Feb 15th 2023 | Posted in Infrastructure by Texas Government Insider
Rendering of the proposed community center. Courtesy of the Guadalupe River Center Foundation.

The Guadalupe River Center Foundation is in its first phase of fundraising for a community center that includes a marina with rental kayaks, sailboats and paddleboats, three classrooms, a community gathering place, and a full commercial kitchen and a coffee bar. The foundation wants to raise $13.5 million by selling the naming rights to portions of the […]

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Feb 15th 2023 | Posted in Infrastructure by Government Contracting Pipeline
Photo courtesy of cityofmobile.org

Alabama – The city of Mobile released a five-year plan for capital improvement projects through 2027. More than $200 million in planned projects will improve transportation, parks and greenways, environmental protections and facilities across the city. The Copeland Cox Tennis Center Expansion will cost an estimated $15-20 million to construct 12 indoor and 26 outdoor tennis […]

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Feb 1st 2023 | Posted in Infrastructure by Texas Government Insider

The Denton County Commissioners reviewed a feasibility study for a potential multi-use exhibition center aimed at stimulating the local economy and increasing tourism. The study showed that a mixed-use facility could have a projected annual economic impact of $33.4 million and predicted that 174 events would be held creating 419 employment opportunities. The target site, […]

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Feb 1st 2023 | Posted in Infrastructure by Texas Government Insider

The Midland City Council voted in favor of awarding an architectural firm an agreement to develop a master plan for the Midland Public Safety Training Facility. The firm will now move forward with performing design, construction documents, construction bidding and negotiation and construction administration services for the city. Approximately 150 acres will be dedicated to […]

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Feb 1st 2023 | Posted in Water Projects by Government Contracting Pipeline
Tulsa Port of Inola. Courtesy of Tulsa Ports.

Oklahoma – The city of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority was awarded a $22.3 million grant in September 2022 for the Port of Inola Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant. The money was part of $38.2 million the Tulsa region received as one of 21 recipients of a Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The Port of Inola project is […]

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Jan 20th 2023 | Posted in Vertical by Government Contracting Pipeline
Courtesy of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center near the oceanfront is due for renovation. The plan is to renovate the 40-year-old main building by modernizing exhibit spaces and allowing for an African penguin’s exhibit. This exhibit will include a rocky shore with nesting boxes, a shallow swimming area and a deep pool for diving. The […]

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Jan 20th 2023 | Posted in Energy by Texas Government Insider

The Public Utility Commission on Jan. 19 adopted the proposed Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) electric market design option that had initially been proposed in November 2022. Following the adoption, the PUC deferred implementation of the PCM until Texas lawmakers had a chance to review and provide feedback during the current Legislative Session, which convened Jan. […]

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Dec 19th 2022 | Posted in Energy by Texas Government Insider

Texas lawmakers from the House and Senate have asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to pause its planned electricity market redesign until it can be evaluated by the Legislature. The Texas Legislator ordered the PUC to make changes to the power grid after the winter storm of February 2021 which left millions without power and […]

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Dec 19th 2022 | Posted in Water Projects by Government Contracting Pipeline

DANA POINT, Calif. — The California State Lands Commission granted a 20-year land lease in Dana Point to be the future site of the Doheny desalination plant. The South Coast Water District (SCWD) will build a $140 million plant to turn five million gallons of oceanwater into reliable drinking water each day, regardless of Southern California […]

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Dec 19th 2022 | Posted in Energy by Government Contracting Pipeline

WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced local education agencies can apply for energy improvement grants totaling $80 million. The grants will focus on supporting schools in rural and/or high poverty areas. The funds can be used for energy efficiency projects like HVAC system upgrades, alternative vehicles and infrastructure improvements. The grants come […]

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Dec 19th 2022 | Posted in Transportation by Government Contracting Pipeline
Photo courtesy Mason City Airport.

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Mason City Airport Commission has rejected the three submitted bids for a new commercial terminal project because the proposals did not meet federal regulation. The commission plans to rebid the entire project and start the process over. The board can vote to reopen bidding at their Dec. 12 meeting leaving the […]

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Dec 2nd 2022 | Posted in Infrastructure by Texas Government Insider
Zilker Park lawn. Courtesy of Austin Parks Foundation.

The City of Austin has released a draft of the Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan to the public. The draft will be open for comment until January 8. The 351-acre park’s vision plan features four main pieces: a land bridge connecting the north and south sides of Barton Springs Road; 91 acres of ecological uplift […]

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Dec 2nd 2022 | Posted in Energy by Government Contracting Pipeline
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

California – The California Public Utilities Commission approved a $1 billion vehicle electrification charging project, most of which will be devoted to accelerating the number of midsize and heavy-duty trucks on state roads. The cost of the five-year program will be spread out among utility ratepayers across California with 70 percent of funds being devoted to […]

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Dec 2nd 2022 | Posted in Water Projects by Government Contracting Pipeline
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Minnesota — The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) announced $191 million in grants and loans for water and infrastructure repairs in 29 communities. The funding came from the PFA’s Clean Water and Drinking Water revolving loan funds (CWRF), the Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) grants, and Point Source Implementation (PSI) Grants programs. The highest-funded clean water projects in […]

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Dec 2nd 2022 | Posted in Infrastructure by Government Contracting Pipeline

Washington D.C. — The capital city released the DC Build Back Better Infrastructure Task Force report to outline how the city will use $3 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The report includes 17 project proposals for the task force to consider. Recommendations for the task force include: Transforming the North Capitol Street […]

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Nov 18th 2022 | Posted in Infrastructure, Transportation by Government Contracting Pipeline
(Photo: Courtesy of Ohio Department of Transportation)

Cincinnati — The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project will build a companion bridge alongside the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor which connects Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky. Infrastructure improvements on one mile of Ohio corridor and three miles of Kentucky corridor are planned for this project. Proposed improvements include refining entrance and exit ramps on Third, Fourth, […]

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Nov 18th 2022 | Posted in Infrastructure, Texas Government Insider, Water Projects by Texas Government Insider

The Pflugerville City Council approved a $146 million contract to expand the city’s surface water treatment plant with construction set to begin in 2023 and an estimated completion in 2026. The plant upgrade will increase water capacity and address damage caused by invasive hydrilla and zebra mussel infestations in Lake Pflugerville. The expanded water capacity […]

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Nov 11th 2022 | Posted in Infrastructure by Texas Government Insider

Dallas City Council approval is pending for a master plan to redevelop Hensley Field into a new walkable community. The unused former Naval Air Station will be converted into a community with more than 6,800 new homes, 12,000 jobs, parks, waterfront trails and marina, school, recycling and compost facility, grocery store, and possible film studio. […]

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