A shift in federal water policy is creating new contracting opportunities
Federal and state water funding is supporting wastewater, stormwater and restoration projects.
Suggestions
FloodSafe NY to upgrade streamgages, expand flood protection infrastructure
New York's FloodSafe NY initiative will upgrade streamgages, expand monitoring coverage and improve tools for floods.
Judge orders Texas to complete prison air conditioning by 2029
A judge ordered TDCJ to air condition its prisons by 2029, potentially accelerating an estimated $1.5 billion in HVAC work.
New York state technology chief Dru Rai steps down
New York CIO Dru Rai has stepped down after three years, with Jenson Jacob taking over as acting CIO.
SEPTA outlines decade of fleet and infrastructure investments
SEPTA's Accelerate initiative outlines a decade of investments in rail vehicles, accessible stations and frequent service.
Opportunities for Pursuit
Arizona evaluates Baja desalination project for potential Colorado River exchange
Arizona approved a proposed Baja California desalination project that could support an exchange for Colorado River water.
DOE selects 21 geothermal projects for up to $99M
DOE selected 21 geothermal projects for negotiations for up to $99 million for exploration drilling and enhanced field tests.
Air traffic control modernization drives thousands of FAA projects
FAA is advancing thousands of air traffic control modernization projects while seeking additional funding for other upgrades.
Design-build is rapidly reshaping the government contracting marketplace
An alert for contractors - waiting for traditional procurements is now waiting too long!
A whole new marketplace is evolving as government begins to buy AI
Procurement rules, operating procedures, and funding opportunities are emerging for AI purchases by government officials.
Billions for brownfield redevelopment projects – an escalating marketplace to watch
Brownfield redevelopment projects are creating opportunities in water infrastructure, parks, schools and waterfront construction.
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Illinois creates cabinet to examine AI risks, regulation
Illinois created an AI Cabinet to recommend policies involving AI safety, infrastructure, data centers and accountability.
California data center laws target energy, water and grid costs
California enacted seven laws establishing new requirements for data centers involving electricity, water use, utility costs and more.
New York directs $134.3M to lead service line projects
New York awarded $134.3 million to 24 communities to eliminate debt associated with federal lead service line projects.
Washington names Gwen Gann state cybersecurity chief
Washington has named Gwen Gann its new state CISO to oversee the Office of Cybersecurity.
