Planning
Louisiana
G2 LNG LLC and Southern California Telephone & Energy LNG are planning to build the Monkey Island LNG Processing Export Facility and Port at the Calcasieu Ship Channel in Cameron. Financing of the project is secured, and further advancement is pending federal permit approval. The target for beginning construction is mid-2017. The proposed facility would be able to export 14 million metric tons of LNG a year. The project is valued at $9 billion. G2 LNG LLC, Buddy Roemer, 8440 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, 70809, 225-757-5183. DR#16-00418409.
Louisiana
Ochsner Clinic is planning additions to the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center in New Orleans. The project has been proposed for construction, and the construction/bid schedule has yet to be determined. The project is valued at $20 million. Ochsner Clinic, 1514 Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, 70121, 504-842-3677. DR#16-00419989.
Texas
CPS Energy, NRG Texas and Toshiba America Nuclear Energy Corp. are planning an expansion to the South Texas Nuclear Power Plant. Work will involve construction of two additional reactors, Units 3 and 4, to the facility’s two existing boiling water reactors. Plans are in progress, and a license is expected in 2016. Construction is pending economic conditions and a new US investor. The project is valued at $9.5 billion. STP Nuclear Operating Co., Buddy Eller, P.O. Box 289, Wadsworth, 77483, 361-972-3611. DR#96-00783740.
Texas
The Lone Star Rail District and Texas Dept. of Transportation are planning construction of an approximately 110-mile commuter rail running from Austin to San Antonio with 14 station stops. Environmental and engineering studies are under review, with completion expected in 2016/2017. Final design will begin after federal reviews are approved. The project is valued at $100 million to $500 million. Texas Dept. of Transportation, Judy Gage, 200 E Riverside Dr., TxDOT Riverside Annex, Austin, 78704, 512-416-3050. DR#03-00899531.
Bids/Proposal Dates
Texas The Houston Airport System is seeking an RFQ for architectural services on the Mickey Leland International Terminal. Work includes demolition of the old Terminal D and reconstruction of a new terminal to be called the Mickey Leland International Terminal. Bids are due to the owner April 29. Award date is anticipated to be July 27. The project is valued at $472.7 million. Houston Airport System, Andre Morrow, 16930 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, 77032, 281-233-1046. DR#14-00506883.
Texas
The Tarrant Regional Water District is seeking prequalified bids on its IPL Pipeline Section 17 - Trinity River Tunnel. Work includes construction of approximately 8,400 linear ft of 108 in. water line, including a 2,614-linear-ft tunnel under the Trinity River. A mandatory prebid conference was held March 31. The project is valued at $41.5 million. Tarrant Regional Water District, Veronica Enriquez, 600 E. Northside Dr., Fort Worth, 76164, 817-335-2491. DR#16-00438471.
Bid of the Week
Louisiana
St. James Parish School Board is seeking bids on its new high school in Vacherie. Work includes construction of a single two-story structural steel building totaling 146,589 sq ft. The project is valued at $32.5 million. St. James Parish School Board, Alonza Luce, 1876 W. Main St., P.O. Box 338, Lutcher, 70071, 225-258-4502. DR#16-00462429.
