January 2024 Newsletter

Boletín de Enero 2024

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Description:

Vaughn construction has been awarded multiple projects in the 2022 Austin ISD Bond Program. One of the projects includes a full modernization (demolition and replacement) of the existing Pecan Springs Elementary School. The project sits on a 7.5 acre site and will include a 77,000 square foot building that will be LEED Silver, AEGB 3-Star certification, and Net-Zero Energy ready.

Location: 3100 Rogge Ln, Austin, TX 78723. This project is located between the Mueller District and 183 Toll Road.

Tax Status: Exempt

Wage Rates: AISD Prevailing Wage Rate

Parking: Onsite

Invitations to bid will be sent out via Building Connected. First round of budgeting invites are expected to go out in early January. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions.

gduffy@vaughnconstruction.com

How To Workshop: Submitting Your Response



Date: 1/24/24 Time: 2PM

The City of Irving MWBE Program and Purchasing has teamed up to provide all businesses with a series of online procurement workshops

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TWO GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES IN IRVING

Funding for both grants is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.



Applicants can apply for both grants, if eligible, within one application

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NEW ONLINE CONTRACT BIDDING SYSTEM

The City of Fort Worth has partnered with Bonfire Interactive to implement an online bidding platform where notification of bid opportunities and submission of responses will be handled digitally.  

All current City of Fort Worth vendors, as well as any vendors interested in doing business with the City, will need to register in Bonfire Interactive; if you are already registered in Bonfire, you can use your existing name and password to register with the City.

 Here are some helpful links to help you get started!

• Registration is easy and free; to register visit: City of Fort Worth (bonfirehub.com)
• To assist with registration: Vendor Registration and Submission [VIDEO] – Bonfire Vendor Support (gobonfire.com)
• For questions or support: Bonfire Vendor Support (gobonfire.com)
• Bonfire Support Team email: support@gobonfire.com

Bid Due Date: January 24, 2024

For additional information please contact: 

Tiffany Rike 

trike@cadencemcshane.com

Forest Oak MS Pre-bid & Site Walk

Event Timing: January 26, 2024 @ 5:00

Event Address: 3221 Pecos Street, Fort Worth, TX 76119

Contact us at (469) 206-7733 * 105 or lhytchye@ejsmithind.com

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Virtual outreach info session for Alamo Colleges on January 30^th at 10:00 a.m.

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Click Here to Access Drawings

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Date: 

February 29, 2024

Location: 

Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce

The Towers at Williams Square

5215 N. O’Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039

West Tower Conference Room

Time: 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Agenda:

8:30 am Registration

9:00 am Session 1: Understanding eCommerce Logistics

10:00 am Break

10:20 am Session 2: Federal Perspective on SMB Growth

11:20 am Session 3: Lessons learned about cross-border trade

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For more information email: mwojtas@ups.com

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