There’s growing evidence that new state and local government projects remain plentiful across the U.S.
Driving this surge in upcoming contracting opportunities are economic development efforts, law enforcement needs and upgrades to all types of public facilities. Most are funded by either state or local budgets, but a few are still supported by federal funding programs. Most of the projects are quite large and they are all moving rapidly—creating a dynamic environment for contractors and solution providers.
City leaders in the Township of Marquette, Michigan, have announced plans for a new veteran’s home. The existing facility, which has operated for decades, can no longer meet demands or deliver what is now considered best-practice standards. The new facility’s estimated cost is approximately $97.6 million dollars. It will be a single-story, 157,000-square-foot building that includes 108 private rooms, each with an in-suite bathroom and standard furnishings such as a desk, wardrobe, recliner and nightstand.
The rooms will be distributed across three wings of the building. In each area, the design calls for shared kitchens, dining areas, living rooms and secure outdoor courtyards to provide safe mobility and encourage community engagement. A central community center will serve as the hub of the campus, offering a large gathering space, café bistro, barber shop, salon, pharmacy, therapy gym, multi-faith prayer room and administrative offices—all organized around a central courtyard.
More than 38 acres were acquired for the project to allow construction to proceed without displacing current residents in the existing facility. No definite timelines have been announced but officials hope that groundbreaking might be possible by late 2025.
A new $65 million aquatic center is being designed for the city of Tracy, California. Owned and operated by the city, it will serve both recreational swimmers and competitive users. A variety of aquatic programs will be offered at the new center, and the pool will have areas designated for lap swimming, swim lessons and water play zones. The facility will be situated on a 13.46-acre site and will include a 50-meter competition pool, separate recreation and warm-up pool, lazy river, water slides and toddler splash area.
Pending additional financial support, there is the potential for additional community-focused amenities to be added, such as an indoor playground, e-sports and gaming rooms, childcare spaces, event/party rooms and administrative offices to support operations and tournament hosting. Currently, the project is still in the early stages of planning and design and solicitations for construction are not expected until the summer of 2026.
A $39 million project to expand and enhance a juvenile justice facility in Central Louisiana has been announced. The current facility, which houses only 12 beds, has been deemed insufficient to meet the region’s growing needs. The objective will be to provide more space for juveniles in the Rapides Parish area so that they don’t have to be transported to distant facilities, which creates logistical, legal and family visitation challenges.
The expanded state-supported facility will include pods of eight-bed units designed for safe, rehabilitative housing as well as a gymnasium, vocational education space, classrooms, medical intake area, visitation area and administrative offices. Other components of the project include refurbishing additional parts of the building. The project remains in its pre-construction phase with design and planning underway. A timeline for construction solicitations has not yet been announced.
County officials in Davidson, North Carolina, are advancing plans for a new $65 million regional sports and recreation complex, which will be designed to improve recreation options and support growing community needs. It will be located on a 350-acre site in the southeastern part of the county near a local school.
The project will deliver amenities that include 10 multipurpose fields, eight baseball/softball fields, a 52,000-square-foot indoor sportsplex with four gymnasiums and a 4.8-acre aquatics center. Other project components will include the construction of tennis and pickleball courts, two playgrounds, a 2.5-mile cross-country course, disc golf courses, paved walking trails, and a 90-site RV park.
Supporting infrastructure within the project scope includes restrooms, concessions, and a large parking area. Current efforts are focused on site design and preparation, but construction is slated to begin sometime during the summer of 2025.
City officials in Ellsworth, Maine, will oversee a project to deliver a new $55 million county judicial center to replace an outdated building that has served the region since 1931. The current structure no longer meets safety, space, or accessibility standards. This replacement project is part of a broader effort to improve local judicial and public service infrastructure throughout the region.
The new facility will be a 2.5-story structure that spans approximately 25,000 square feet. Designs include four courtrooms, a consolidated clerk’s office, multiple conference rooms and 125 public parking spaces. It will also prioritize accessible design, efficient workflows and public usability to support current and future operational needs.
To enable site access, a new public road will be required, and that work must be completed first to accommodate construction vehicles. Documents indicate that the design process will soon end, and contract solicitations are being prepared.
Although these projects are generally classified as construction, the design and planning documents clearly state that all types of contracting opportunities will be included—roadwork, technology, equipment, landscaping and an abundance of specific types of furniture.
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