Already, PCI has formed an action-oriented task group to investigate the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (stimulus package). The group is focusing on gathering information and helping PCI members take advantage of the opportunities the stimulus package creates.

“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was passed and signed recently offers more opportunity than just roads and bridges,” says Bill Ray, chairman of the task group. This is extra spending beyond that already identified and appropriated in the federal budget. Extra infrastructure spending totals $143 billion, only 18% of which is designed for roads and bridges. In some cases, federal and state agencies have identified specific projects for this spending. In other cases, program requirements have been identified and many projects may qualify. Much of this spending is provided on a use-it-or-lose-it basis, which can be ideal for precast concrete. Below is a summary of the funding by program. Click on the appropriate link in the left-hand column for more information.

General Information

Download a PowerPoint presentation of the recent PCI Stimulus Task Group Update: www.pcipublications.org/EconomicResources/EconRes.Page/Stimulus Task Group Update.ppt

For a full description of the ARRA, it is best to check the press releases weekly. Go to www.recovery.gov.

The following are links to the federal agency ARRA websites:
www.recovery.gov/?q=content/agencies

The following is the best source for doing business with the federal government. This site allows you to search opportunities:
www.fbo.gov/index?cck=1&au=&ck=

Become a registered contractor (a must):
www.ccr.gov

White House stimulus information:
www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/economy/

Download a PDF copy of the ARRA (407 pages):
www.pcipublications.org/EconomicResources/EconRes.Page/American Recovery and Reinvestment.pdf

Summary of Funding by Program

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