Planning

Kentucky Hydroponic Farms USA LLC is planning to convert a reclaimed mine to a hydroponic greenhouse facility. The firm will build a 42-acre facility with 35.5 acres of production space and will use hydroponic and aeroponic technology to grow leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers and other produce. The company has formed a partnership with Oz Agribusiness Projects and Investments Ltd. and Green Ag Technologies LLC to manage and operate the facility. The project is valued at $44.5 million. Hydroponic Farms USA LLC, 1018 Forrest Hill Drive, Lawrenceburg, 40342. DR#18-00601308.

Rhode Island The Narragansett Bay Commission is planning to carry out Phase III C of its long-term combined sewer overflow improvement program. This phase consists of the design and construction of a stub tunnel that will convey flow from the CSO 220 interceptor to the tunnel to be constructed in Phase III A. In addition, green storm­water infrastructure facilities will be constructed to reduce stormwater inflow to the combined sewer. Phase III C is valued at $135 million. Narragansett Bay Commission, 1 Service Rd., Providence, 02905. DR#18-00745735.

South Carolina Green Technology Solutions Inc. is planning to construct a recycling facility at 210 Henson Rd. in Blacksburg. The facility will collect and process a variety of materials, including plastics, scrap metal, electronics and more. Green Technology Solutions Inc. is a subsidiary of Tianjin Sheng Xin Non-Financing Guarantee Co. Ltd., an investment company headquartered in Tianjin, China. The project is valued at $75 million. Green Technology Solutions Inc., 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, Calif. 95134. DR#18-00795892.

South Dakota NextEra Energy Resources LLC/FPL Group is planning to construct the Crowned Ridge Wind Farm. The 600-MW wind farm will consist of 164 turbines spread across Codington, Deuel and Grant counties. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2019. The project is valued at  $200 million. NextEra Energy Resources/FPL Group, P.O. Box 14000, Juno Beach, Fla. 33408. DR#17-00574764.

Utah The Utah Transit Authority is planning to build a FrontRunner commuter rail station at the Business Depot Ogden east of Stewart Drive in Ogden. The project includes the installation of a new, dedicated track to the station from the Ogden Intermodal Transit Center. The project is valued at $32 million. Utah Transit Authority, Procurement Office, 669 W. 200 S., Salt Lake City, 84101. DR#18-00707525.

Wisconsin The Milwaukee Public Museum is planning to build itself a new home to replace the current museum building at 800 W. Wells St., which was completed in 1963. The new building will be approximately 250,000 sq ft. The goal is to break ground in 2022. The project is valued at $100 million. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53233. DR#17-00570052.

Bids, Contracts, Proposals

Nevada Aggregate Industries Swr Inc. has started carrying out Phase 2 of a highway widening project on State Route 160 (Blue Diamond Road) in Nye and Clark Counties. The project entails widening the highway from the west edge of Mountain Springs Community to the beginning of mountainous area, and from 1.03 miles north of Mountain Springs Summit to the Clark/Nye county line. The project is valued at $58.6 million. Construction is expected to be completed by October 2019. Aggregate Industries Swr Inc., 4675 W. Teco Ave., Las Vegas, 89118. DR#16-00585307.

Texas Bob Moore Construction has started building a truck terminal for RLR Investments LLC. The terminal will be occupied by R+L Carriers. The project entails three buildings, totaling over 142,000 sq ft, plus a fuel island and a truck-wash facility. The terminal was designed by Cor3 Design, LLC. The project is valued at $10 million. Bob Moore Construction, 1110 N. Watson Rd., Arlington, 76011. DR#18-00556855.

Bid, Proposal Dates

Washington 9/28 Beacon Builders LLC is seeking subcontractor bids for the Cheney Park Apartments in Cheney. The project entails three buildings containing 144 apartments, plus 144 parking spaces. The project is valued at between $15 million and $25 million. Beacon Builders LLC, 1603 S. Maple Blvd., Spokane, 99203. DR#18-00507478.

Alabama 10/4 The University of Alabama Birmingham is seeking bids from pre-qualified general contractors to build a residence and dining hall. It will be a U-shaped, five-to-seven-level terraced building with approximately 241,000 sq ft. The building will consist of a brick veneer, architectural precast detailing, and glass curtainwall. It will have a double-height dining space with a full commercial kitchen and three dining concepts. The dining space will be in the courtyard and will sit above the storm shelter, which will be built into the site. The site will include removing a significant portion of earth to maintain most of the courtyard at level 1. The site will include exterior plazas, a terracing rain garden, a bio-swale, an outdoor living room and a recreation area. It has been designed by Goodwyn Milla & Cawood. The project is valued at between $48 million and $52 million. University of Alabama Birmingham, Attn: Jason O’Dell, Project Manager, 801 Sixth Ave. S., Birmingham, 35233. DR#18-00547015.

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