Sep 9th 2022 |
Posted in Stateby Government Contracting Pipeline
Maryland – The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for fiscal years 2023 to 2028, outlining a record $19.9 billion six-year investment to replace and repair aging infrastructure, and expand transit opportunities. The Draft FY 2023-2028 CTP is nearly $2.2 billion more than the FY 2022-2027 CTP. That increase is the […]
Sep 9th 2022 |
Posted in Infrastructureby Government Contracting Pipeline
Florida – The Brevard Zoo’s $100 million aquarium project at Port Canaveral is scheduled to be open by February 2027. The 14-acre aquarium project should have 90 percent of the design phase completed by the beginning of September. Zoo executives have said they plan to begin construction of the project by September 2024. The aquarium lost […]
A deadline is looming for an important announcement by the federal government. On September 30, state leaders throughout the country will learn whether or not their electric vehicle infrastructure plans were approved. If the news is good, funding will be immediately available for planned projects. If the news is bad, those state officials will go […]
The federal government recently made large amounts of funding available for street projects that are designed to make roadways safer. The funding is available now for public entities throughout the country. The Complete Streets Program is a federal initiative that was created to reimagine transportation infrastructure and make streets safer. It is part of an […]
Sep 2nd 2022 |
Posted in Transportationby Texas Government Insider
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The adoption of Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) will advance a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan. The 2023 UTP reflects an unprecedented level of projected transportation funding dedicated to improving transportation safety, addressing congestion and rural connectivity, and preserving roadways for Texas drivers. The UTP funds will coincide with […]
Sep 2nd 2022 |
Posted in Verticalby Government Contracting Pipeline
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Minnesota – The Beltrami County Jail Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study has been completed and the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners met on August 24 to discuss the findings. Recent inspections of the jail have revealed a lack of storage space, a central control area, proper visitation spaces, staff training spaces, and program spaces for inmates. In order […]
Hundreds of millions in federal funding flowed to bus rapid transit (BRT) systems last month…and there is more to come. Expanding and improving rapid transit systems in America is a high priority for members of Congress and also local government officials. The goal is to make public transportation more convenient and attractive, and the hope […]
‘Bridging the Digital Divide’ initiatives are being launched throughout the country and as projects are completed, America will be forever changed. The connectivity efforts will result in thousands of new opportunities, more efficient government, better education, enhanced healthcare, and greater public safety. Ultimately, millions of Americans will benefit. It is difficult to grasp how costly […]
Aug 26th 2022 |
Posted in Water Projectsby Texas Government Insider
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The city’s Stormwater Management Department is proposing spending $136 million over five years to mitigate flood risk, ensure system reliability by replacing aging infrastructure and facilities, and produce new flood maps. The city’s drainage system includes over 900 miles of underground pipe, approximately 230 miles of the engineered drainage channel, over 35,000 drainage inlets, and […]
Aug 26th 2022 |
Posted in Educationby Government Contracting Pipeline
Idaho – Boise State unveiled its newest plans for the Athletics Master Village in April 2022. The updated details included the north end zone of Albertsons Stadium and renovations to ExtraMile Arena. The update also includes the department’s initial project-based cost analysis for the Athletics Master Village, totaling more than $300 million in future projects, highlighted […]
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