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One of the best websites that lists BOTH stimulus and other government-funded projects is www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the single governmentwide point-of-entry for federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. You can search for opportunities based on:
A couple of things to remember:
GSA plans for the recovery act (top) American Reinvestment and Recovery Act allocates $5.55 billion for projects to be managed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Public Buildings Service is responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of thousands of federally owned facilities at 60 different agencies. GSA lists projects on the federal government's centralized procurement website. The recovery act directs GSA to invest:
GSA has developed and submitted projects for approval. Projects were chosen based on:
As projects managed by the GSA are approved, they will be posted on www.fbo.gov. PEASE NOTE All companies doing business with the federal government MUST be registered with the Central Contract Registration website. All registrations must be in an active status. ORCA registration is also required and contractors can register electronically at https://orca.bpn.gov. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: (top) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is directly appropriated $4.6 billion. The $4.6 billion includes $2.0 billion for construction and $2.075 billion for operations and maintenance. The corps has identified many potential civil works projects that meet the criteria of the legislation for funding. On May 1, 2009, the corps expects to publish its final list of projects to which stimulus dollars will be applied. Selected projects will be geographically distributed across the United States and across corps programs to provide the nation with inland and coastal navigation, environmental and flood risk management, hydropower, recreation, and more. The corps website is http://www.usace.army.mil. There is a link on the home page for recovery information, and the corps is publishing a weekly update. The recovery act also provides more than $3 billion in sustainment, restoration, and modernization funds for Army, Air Force, and Department of Defense (DoD) health facilities. The corps, as DoD’s construction agent, is working closely with the DoD, Army, and Air Force to refine project lists and timelines for project awards and construction schedules. PLEASE NOTE All companies doing business with the Army Corps of Engineers MUST be registered with the Central Contract Registration website. All registrations must be in an active status. ORCA registration is also required and contractors can register electronically at https://orca.bpn.gov. 2009 Stimulus Package- Hospitals and VA hospitals (funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs) (top) Funding
Agency Websites: Deadlines
Additional information
Dept. of Veterans Affairs construction project opportunities (the expenditure plan is likely to include some of these projects): http://www.va.gov/facmgt/forecast/CCForecastSummary.asp Link for VA architect and engineer potential projects (maybe more long range, but good information): http://www.va.gov/facmgt/forecast/AEForecastSummary.asp State extended care facilities—funded by the VA (only $150 million of the $2 billion allocated to health centers) (top) Funding
Agency Deadline
State health centers—funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (majority of the $2 billion allocated to health centers) (top)
HHS recovery programs (top) HHS recovery act funds are being invested in improving health and human services. These investments include:
Note that ALL APPLICATIONS for construction grants for NIH are due by July 18, 2009, for these funds. Click here for more information Another good website that lists federal grants available for HHS projects is www.grants.gov. Click here for a direct link to search results for HHS projects HUD award of $2.985 billion in capital funds for public housing projects (top) The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the award of $2.985 billion in capital funds to public housing authorities (PHAs) participating in the public housing program throughout the nation. This funding is expected to build or substantially modernize tens of thousands of public housing units. State and local PHAs are to give priority to projects that are ready to begin construction rapidly. PHAs are also to prioritize construction that will increase energy efficiency and lower the long-term costs of operating public housing. You should work with your public agency to promote programs that can be funded by HUD under these ARRA programs. Click here to go to the HUD Recovery website. There are two categories of HUD programs: competitive programs and formula programs. Details can be found on this page from the HUD Recovery website. Listing of grant award amounts for each PHA: Funds by PHA (Excel file) Frequently asked questions: Program details More information: HUD programs by state U.S. Department of Education releases guidelines for $8.85 billion for school construction (top) The U.S. Department of Education released guidelines for ARRA funding that can be used for school construction. The department has $48.6 billion available in stimulus funding. Much of it is designated for state budgetary shortfalls for teachers' salaries and the like. The good news for producers is that 18.2% ($8.85 billion) is available for school construction. The limitations are that it cannot be used for stadiums, transportation facilities, or administrative buildings. It is available to local school boards through the state governor’s office. It must follow established funding formulas. No amount may be retained by the state. This is a wonderful opportunity to help local school districts construct school buildings. Work with owners and lead them to the links below. ARRA web page for the U.S. Department of Education: Frequently asked questions:
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