Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Economy Watch: FNF Construction gets highway stimulus contract - Nashville Business Journal:

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“It is a rehabilitation projecr to create asafer roadway,” said Deen Billings, business development officer for Tempe-based FNF which is celebrating 25 years in business. Some areasz of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creatint a significant safety issue for those whouse it, she The project is a good fit for the which also has an office in Albuquerque, according to “Paving projects are kind of our In addition to making the roadway safer for travelers, the $8.9 million project gives FNF Construction’s staff more opportunituy for work. “We will be able to keep existingh employees busy and perhaps hire new she said.
The bidding process for a stimulud contract is very similaer to that on any job both for the contractorr and the state department oftransportation involved. The New Mexico Department of Transportation advertised the project in typicakl fashion with the lowest bidder winningthe contract, said Megan spokeswoman for the New Mexico Department of The federal government does look at the projects in however, Arrendondo added. Construction on the 14-milew stretch, which runs on the southernj portion ofthe highway, broke ground May 20. FNF Constructiohn is hopeful that its portion of the upgraded is complete by the endof summer.
“Wse are excited to keep on going and be part of the Billings said offuture jobs.

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