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“It is a rehabilitation project to create asaferd roadway,” said Deena Billings, business development officer for Tempe-basecd FNF Construction, which is celebrating 25 years in Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creatingv a significant safety issue for those whouse it, she said. The projecg is a good fit for the company, whicj also has an office in Albuquerque, according to Billings. “Pavingv projects are kind of our In addition to making the roadway safefrfor travelers, the $8.9 million project gived FNF Construction’s staff more opportunity for work. “Wed will be able to keep existing employees busy and perhaps hire new she said.
The bidding process for a stimulus contract is very similarr to that on any job both for the contractor and the state department oftransportation involved. The New Mexicoi Department of Transportation advertised the project in typicapl fashion with the lowes bidder winningthe contract, said Megan Arrendondo, spokeswomamn for the New Mexico Department of The federal government does look at the projectsa in depth, however, Arrendondoi added. Construction on the 14-milr stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the broke groundMay 20.
FNF Construction is hopefu l that its portion of the upgradr is complete by the endof “We are excited to keep on goingg and be part of the Billings said of future