The Commonwealth Ports Authority has been awarded a grant of $1.8 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminals Program. This grant will fund an
Rep. Marissa Renee Flores (Ind-Saipan) sought an explanation yesterday from the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. about its public advisory notice regarding water contamination in the southern areas of Saipan.
DEPARTMENT of Public Works Secretary James A. Ada on Monday issued a notice to proceed to Hawaiian Rock Products general manager David L. Bush regarding the Route 35 â Tun Herman Pan Road or Airport Road âimprovement project.
âThe contract performance time is 240 calendar days to complete the road improvements based on the scope of work developed under the DPQ21-IFB-003 package, Ada said.
The completion date is Jan. 4, 2022, the notice added.
Any additional work not included in the original contract scope must be approved by the DPW secretary through an authorized contract change order prior to commencement of the work.
âDo not rely on any other form of verbal written approval to perform any additional work,â Ada said. âAny and all expenses incurred prior to the approval of a properly executed contract change order may not be eligible for reimbursements.â
CNMI will start $40.5M in road improvements
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Road construction will commence this year to improve the transportation needs of the Northern Marianas.
The administration of Gov. Ralph Torres and Lt. Gov. Arnold Palacios has committed to repairing and enhancing major highways and thoroughfares on Saipan, according to a news release.
Led by Palacios, the Highway Task Force streamlined plans and funding to rebuild roads damaged through disasters, heavy equipment, erosion and stormwater runoff.
The need to align projects and funding sources was a critical component, ensuring that all federal partners understand the needs of the CNMI as much as those who are doing the “boots on the ground” work, the release stated.