Pulse: Project News for the Week of June, 10, 2019
Planning
Indiana Greenleaf Foods is planning to construct a plant-based protein manufacturing facility in Shelbyville. Greenleaf, which is a subsidiary of Maple Leaf Foods, makes vegetarian burgers, vegetarian hot dogs, and other plant-based protein products. The 233,000-sq-ft plant will be located on a 57-acre site at the intersection of I-74 and State Route 44. The project is valued at $310 million. Greenleaf Foods, 180 W. Park Ave., Elmhurst, Ill. 60126. DR#19-00621976.
Kentucky The Adair County Board of Education is planning to construct a 700-student capacity middle school to replace the existing middle school. The project is valued at $21.7 million. Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg St., Columbia, 42728. DR#17-00609739.
Mississippi The East Jackson Utility Authority is planning to carry out Phases III and IV of the East Jackson County water supply program. Phase III entails constructing a new sedimentation basin, three new treatment trains, elevated storage and additional supply wells at the existing treatment plant site. Phase IV entails increasing distribution and storage for three Jackson County industrial sites. The project is valued at $25.5 million. East Jackson Utility Authority, 1225 Jackson Ave., Pascagoula, 39567. DR#18-00684455.
Missouri The Kansas City Parks and Recreation Dept. is planning to construct an aquarium as part of the Kansas City Zoo. It will be a saltwater aquarium totaling 750,000 gallons and including two separate ocean biomes: warmer water and colder water. The project is valued at $75 million. Kansas City Parks and Recreation Dept., 4600 E. 63rd Trfy, Kansas City, 64130. DR#18-00801051.
North Carolina Investicore Holdings USA LLC is planning to convert a former industrial site in Charlotte into a mixed-use complex of retail shops and entertainment space called “The Platform.” Two of the three existing buildings currently on the site will be demolished. A new two-story building will be constructed, which will have a rooftop venue. Investicore Holdings USA LLC, Attn: Dawie Swart, 7804 C Fairview Rd., Charlotte, 28226. DR#19-00587067.
Oregon The American United EB-5 Regional Center in Oregon (AURC) is planning to build Canary Station, a senior-living/assisted-living/independent-living facility in Florence. AURC is operated by American United Development Group, an EB-5 foreign investment management company. AURC is a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-approved EB-5 regional center. The EB-5 program enables eligible immigrant investors to become lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). The project is valued between $25 million and $50 million. American United EB-5 Regional Center in Oregon, 10300 SW Greenburg Rd., Portland, 97223. DR#18-00721912.
Utah The University of Utah is planning to expand Rice Eccles Stadium on its campus in Salt Lake City. The project will add 6,000 seats to the current 45,000, rebuild the locker rooms and enclose the south end zone. It is being designed by Valentiner Crane Brunjes Onyon Architects. The project is valued at $89 million. University of Utah, 1795 E. South Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, 84112. DR#18-00504318.
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Bids, Contracts, Proposals
Maryland The NRP Group, as both owner/developer and general contractor, has started building Axiom at Cabin Branch, a residential project in Cabin Branch. It will consist of two five-story buildings containing 272 units and totaling 350,000 sq ft. The project will include a pool, a fitness center and a dog park. The project is valued at between $25 million and $50 million. The NRP Group, 9801 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg, 20878. DR#19-00552008.
Massachusetts Washington Capital Management Inc., on behalf of one or more investment management clients, has retained Tocci Building Corp. to provide development support services for Union Point, a mixed-use development. The project entails redeveloping the 1,400-acre former Weymouth Naval Air Station (formerly known as Southfield) to include at least 3 million sq ft of commercial space and 2,885 residential units. Tocci will assist Washington Capital with land use documentation and selection of a new master developer. Southfield Redevelopment Authority, 223 Shea Memorial Drive, South Weymouth, 02190. DR#11-00455575.
Bid, Proposal Dates
California 6/27 Riverside County is requesting proposals for construction management-at-risk services for the Avenue 66 grade separation project in Mecca. The project involves a new grade separation and roadway to cross the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, State Route 111 and Hammond Road from a realigned Avenue 66. The project is valued at $41 million. Riverside County, Attn: Ward Maxwell, 2950 Washington St., Riverside, 92504. DR#18-00890115.
Texas 7/9 The Texas Dept. of Transportation is seeking bidders to carry out improvements to Red Bluff Road in Houston, from Kirby Boulevard to State Highway 146. The project consists of constructing two new lanes along a 1.5-mile-long segment, plus a new two-lane bridge over Taylor Lake. The project is valued at $14.3 million. Texas Dept. of Transportation, 200 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, 78704. DR#17-00796243.
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