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“It is a rehabilitation project to create asaferr roadway,” said Deena Billings, business development officer for Tempe-based FNF Construction, whichj is celebrating 25 years in Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creatinv a significant safety issue for those whouse it, she The project is a good fit for the which also has an office in according to Billings. “Paving projects are kind of our In addition to making the roadwag saferfor travelers, the $8.9 million project gives FNF Construction’a staff more opportunity for work.
“We will be able to keep existinyg employees busy and perhaps hirenew ones,” she The bidding process for a stimulus contract is very similar to that on any job both for the contractorf and the state departmenty of transportation involved. The New Mexicl Department of Transportation advertised the project in typical fashion with the lowesyt bidder winningthe contract, said Megan spokeswoman for the New Mexico Department of The federal government does look at the projectsx in depth, however, Arrendondo Construction on the 14-mile stretch, whichh runs on the southern portion of the broke ground May 20.
FNF Construction is hopeful that its portion of the upgradde is complete by the endof “We are excited to keep on going and be part of the Billings said of futurw jobs.