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B.01 W912EP22Z0033 PR Big 3 Industry Day - 081722-0-USACE - Meeting.pdf

Posted: Nov. 30, 2022 • Type: .pdf • Size: 0.35MB

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Summary
summary of an industry day meeting held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Puerto Rico Flood Management Supplemental Projects. The meeting took place on August 17, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida, and included presentations on the requirements for the Big Three flood risk management projects: 'Río Puerto Nuevo', 'Río de la Plata', and 'Río Grande de Arecibo'. Key speakers included Mrs. Lyan García, Mr. Stephen Dupries, Mr. Chad Gillan, Mr. Mark Waddell, Mr. Jorge Ayala, Mrs. Maricarmen Crespo, Mrs. Anelis Nazario Castillo, Mrs. Karla García, and Mr. Michael P. Wielputz.

The industry day aimed to provide information on recently funded construction and flood risk reduction projects in Puerto Rico under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 following damages caused by Hurricane María in 2017.

Major focus was placed on fostering relationships with industry partners to facilitate a better understanding of USACE mission and contractors' capabilities for successful project completion.

The event highlighted upcoming contracts, project details, construction considerations, small business opportunities, and emphasized collaboration to ensure timely project delivery and community protection.

The morning session covered general project overviews and detailed presentations by representatives from Engineering Division, Construction Division, Contracting Office, and Small Business Program.

Attendees were encouraged to submit questions through Projnet for formal responses post-event.

The document also mentioned that event transcripts, presentations, and attendance sheets would be posted on sam.gov for reference after the meeting.

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