By Subcontractors USA News Provider “Cargo moving through Port Houston facilities is off to a solid start,” Executive Director Roger Guenther announced recently. Terminals owned and operated by Port Houston handled a cumulative total of 5.7 million tons of cargo, reflecting a three percent increase compared to the same time last year. Year-to-date, Port Houston…
Austin Energy Launches Electric Drive, Celebrates Five-Year Success of Electric Vehicles Program Austin Energy recently unveiled an electric transportation hub called Electric Drive in the heart of downtown Austin. Electric Drive is a showcase of Austin’s growing electric vehicle infrastructure, and offers proof that Austin has become EV ready. Located along a portion of West…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Total is entering a partnership with Borealis and Nova to form a joint venture with the aim of building an ethane steam cracker and a new Borstar® polyethylene unit on the US Gulf Coast. Total is expected to hold a 50% interest in the new joint venture. More precisely, the joint…
Texans’ work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and our willingness to take on big ideas explain why this state has become the country’s economic engine. That’s why I’m so bullish about the new high-speed train that will connect North Texas and Houston, the state’s largest commercial hubs. The project is a perfect example of how Texas…
Your involvement as a provider of goods and services for the City is critical in meeting its operational, mission, and service delivery requirements. Procurement Methods The City’s Purchasing Division uses the following methods to procure goods and services: METHOD WHEN USED BASIS OF AWARD Request for Price Quote (RFPQ) Informal For one time purchase of…
March 2017
By Subcontractors USA News Provider As one of the largest community colleges in the nation, the Houston Community College System (HCC) has proudly served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. HCC has served this city in various areas and in several capacities. When it comes to serving the small business community, the Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is an award-winning…
Media Release Office of the Mayor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 15, 2017 2:28:42 PM CDT Results from a survey of nearly 14 million airline customers cited George Bush Intercontinental Airport as one of the most improved airports in the world, and among the best in the world for airport dining. Bush Airport was ranked…
Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology to help produce high-octane fuel and other materials By Subcontractors USA News Provider Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced recently that Houston-based Enterprise Products Operating LLC has chosen Honeywell UOP’s C4 Oleflex™ technology to produce 425,000 metric tons per year of isobutylene, which is used to make high-octane fuel and high-performance synthetic rubbers and acrylics. In addition to…
Additional 20 MW of Solar Power Solidifies Houston’s Status as Nation’s Top Municipal Green Power Purchaser From the Office of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Reaffirming Houston’s commitment to renewable energy, reducing emissions, and saving taxpayer money, Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council recently agreed to purchase an additional 20 megawatts (MW) – for a total…
Port Houston Fire Department Receives Meritorious Public Service Award The Port of Houston Authority Fire Department was awarded the U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award, at a special ceremony conducted during the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee meeting at the Houston Pilots facility in Houston, recently. According to a press release issued by the…
Does the Recent Reason Foundation Report Provide an Accurate Assessment of High-Speed Train Service in Texas? Texas Central finds the Reason Foundation Report flawed, biased, and having unsupported data. Here’s a deeper look: The source data is specifically flawed for this study’s premise and says so. TxDOT’s 2013 Statewide Ridership Analysis Report, the basis for…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Texas gained the momentum after officially adding 210,800 new jobs, as of December 17th, 2016 – the increase predominantly driven by a rise in oil prices and the distinct stabilization of the energy sector. Marcus Hiles, the dynamic CEO of Dallas real estate development firm Western Rim Property Services and one of the…
February 2017
By Dawn Paul, Associate Editor An Ironman is widely considered one of the hardest one-day endurance races in the entire world. In order for one to effectively compete in this race, they need motivation, tenacity, focus, and physical and mental strength. No stranger to the Ironman method is Vladimir Naranjo, P.E., owner of PMG Project Management Group, LLC (PMG). Vladimir is a…
By Taelor Smith, Contributing Writer Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program held a workshop to better connect businesses with resources and networks. Attendees were lucky enough to receive great information from a number of great speakers including Julie Irvin of Keystone Resources. Irvin shared key tips to increase the chances of winning proposals. Speaking…
By Helen Callier, Contributing Writer In a construction market that is red hot or one that seems to be cooling, architects, contractors, and project owners are all focused on obtaining building permits fast, starting construction in a timely manner and obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy to open doors for business. At this point, the project…
RFP730-17049 Study of Finance Departments and Services Open Date: 03/07/17 02:00 PM Agency Requisition Number: RFP730-17049 The University invites you to submit a proposal to provide an evaluation and recommendations for its finance operations, including the following departments and programs: Financial Reporting and Compliance, Travel, Procurement, Student Accounting, State Appropriation Accounting, Budget Office, Student Financial…
By Subcontractors USA News Provider More than 90 percent of riders will save at least one hour taking the bullet train between major cities Comprehensive study of market size, potential ridership and Texans’ views finds strong demand for high-speed train Nearly 5 million passengers expected to use the train annually by 2026 – almost…
By Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Contributing Writer It is a brand new year and there is a whole new list of things to get done at Houston City Hall. We are starting by tackling flooding. In what is truly an unparalleled move, the City of Houston is stepping in to provide the funds the Harris…
