FM 306 Elementary School Seeks Geothermal Heat Pump w/ Alternate Solar PV System
Added 04/18/2012
Location: New Braunfels - Comal County
Project consists of building an approximately 87,126 SF New Elementary School. Work will include, but not be limited to, selective site demolition, utilities, landscaping, concrete, specialties, masonry, metals, wood plastics and composites, thermal and moisture protection,, openings, finishes, equipment, furnishings, conveying systems, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork and exterior improvements.
For further information, please review the project details, the well field diagram, and the Solar PV system diagram.
Direct written questions to Ed Nelson at estimating@bwconst.com or ed@bwconst.com.
Submit bids to Construction Manager via fax to (254) 773-3548.
Bids are due on May 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2012-OF1F
Owners Ref. ID: 4311.006.00 |
Hallsburg ISD Seeks Two Solar PV Systems
Added 04/09/2012
Hallsburg ISD requests proposals from qualified firms to design and construct 2 solar electric systems (one approximately 7 kWdc, the other approximately 50 kWac) for its campus at 2313 Hallsburg Road, Waco, Texas 76705.
A mandatory site visit/walk through is planned for 10 a.m. on April 19; attendance is required of any firm wishing to submit a proposal.
Proposals are due April 27, 2012 at 2 pm.
Copies of the full request for proposals may be obtained by contacting Clean Energy Associates at 800-381-6552 or by sending an email with full contact information to steve.wiese@cleanenergyassociates.com. |
Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Added 03/29/2012
The White House announced up to $35 million over three years to support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products. The projects are to be funded through the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI)—a joint program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Energy Department (DOE).
Subject to annual appropriations, USDA and DOE plan to contribute up to $35 million over three years for this year's BRDI solicitation. This funding is expected to support five to seven projects over three to four years.
A description of the solicitation, eligibility requirements, and application instructions is available at FedConnect and Grants.gov under Reference Number DE-FOA-0000657.
Applications are due April 23, 2012, and must be submitted electronically.
It is anticipated that applicants who submit completed applications will be notified of the results by June 15, 2012.
Reference Number: DE-FOA-0000657 |
Heritage High School Seeks Geothermal Heat Pumps (Sub-bid)
Added 04/18/2012
Location: Frisco, Texas - Collin County
Work consists of additions to a high school and includes site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood and plastics, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties,equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security.
For further information, please see the project details and the well field diagram.
Submit bids to the Construction Manager:
Core Construction
10625 N. County Road
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 688-9340
(972) 668-9351 fax
Bids are due April 20, 2012 at 12 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2012-0D45
Owners ID no: 4111.046.00 |
Dept. of Defense Seeks Geothermal Electric Energy Technology Demos
Added 02/24/2012
The Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is soliciting proposals for demonstrations of installation energy technologies. This is an opportunity for geothermal programs to receive funding for projects at DoD facilities and sites.
Pre-proposals are due March 15, 2012. Proposals are due by March 29, 2012.
More information is available at:
http://www.serdp.org/Funding-Opportunities/ESTCP-Solicitations.
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Conley Guerrero Senior Activity Center Renovation (incl. Solar PV)
Added 03/05/2012
Location: Austin, Texas - Travis County
Project consists of the renovations to the existing senior center to include updating of the fire and security system, ADA improvements, and roof replacements. Work will include, but is not limited to, replacing the existing roof and gutter system with a new 24 gauge double locking standing seam metal roofing system, a complete ADA renovation to the facility including the exterior access from parking lots to the facility, replace existing fire alarm system and adding emergency exit devices in various locations, replace an existing sliding partition in the auditorium and install ball valves to existing plumbing system and replacing existing doors and hardware in various locations through out the facililty.
PreBid Mandatory Mtg. 3/8/2012 at 1 p.m.
Conley Guerrero Senior Activity Center
808 Niles Street
Austin, TX 78702
For further information, please see the project details.
Project related questions should be sent to John McKennis at john.mckennis@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-9510.
Solicitaton related questions should be sent to Monica Lopez at monica.lopez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7057.
Submit bids to the Office of the Owner:
City of Austin (Contract and Land Management)
Suite 210
105 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, Texas 78704
(512) 974-9510
(512) 469-1719 fax
Proposals are due on March 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2010-0327
Owners ID: CLMC300A
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Thomas Marsalis Elementary School Seeks to Add Geothermal Heat Pumps
Added 02/14/2012
Location: Dallas, Texas - Dallas County
Est. cost: $6.6 million dollars
The Work consists of: ORG 183 - Thomas L Marsalis Elementary School Addition and Renovation
Project consists of the following;
1. 18 classroom addition and service courtyard
2. Paint common interior areas (excluding classrooms) and paint all exterior metal
3. Replace all exterior and select interior doors and hardware.
4. Refurbish existing restrooms.
5. Replace existing chiller and cooling tower
6. Replace existing fiberglass piping
7. Replace existing stage lighting and sound system
8. Replace grease trap
9. Site, landscape and playground improvements
10. New security system
Minority participation is requested.
For further information, please review the project details, the MPS 1.01 drawing, and the MPS2.01 crawlspace drawing.
Direct questions to Siobhan Winfrey at swinfrey@manningarchitects.com or fax to (214) 459-3101.
Bids are due on March 8, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2011-07F1
Owners ID: PKG 51
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Chapel Complex Seeks Geothermal Well Field
Added 02/14/2012
Location: Fort Sill, OK - Wichita County, Oklahoma
Est. cost: $9,000,000 - $14,000,000
Work consists of construct a 32,000 sf chapel complex with regular seating capacity up to 600 persons. The facility will include a worship center, activity center with kitchen, religious education areas, baptistery areas, resource center, sacristy area, administrative spaces, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems and Energy Monitoring and Control Systems (EMCS) connection.
Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) features will be provided. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage. Special Foundations are required. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self contained system. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided.
Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided.
Minority participation is requested.
For further information, please review the:
project details,
C120 site plan,
C120 Site A plan,
C121 Site B plan,
C123 site A2 plan,
and the
C124 site B2 plan
Direct questions to Brian Hutchinson, brian.c.hutchinson@usace.army.mil, or fax to (918) 669-7495 no later than 10 days prior to bid opening. (I assume they meant to say closing).
Bids are due Feb. 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2012-048A
Owners ID: W912BV-12-R-0021
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Oran Roberts Elementary School Seeks Geothermal Heat Pumps
Added 02/14/2012
Location: Dallas, Texas - Dallas County
Estimated cost: ~$16 million
Work consists of construction of a new elementary school and includes selective demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, plastics and composites, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialities, equipment, furnishings, conveying equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electrical safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, industrial ovens.
Minority participation is requested.
For further information, please see the project details and the accompanying diagram.
Direct questions to Christiaan Bovard at cbovard@nr2architects.com, or fax them to (214) 752-8005 with a copy to Abhijlt Nigudkar, anigudkar@dallasisd.org and fax to (972) 502-1211.
Bids are due February 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2011-09C8
Owners ID: PKG 74
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Denton Municipal Electric Seeks Solar PPA
Added 01/05/2012
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) is seeking to have a utility scale solar project between 10 and 20 MW owned and operated by Respondents with an option for it to be purchased and thereafter owned and operated by DME. Further, in conjunction with the utility scale project, DME is seeking to have the Respondent operate a minimum of three solar demonstration projects with each having a minimum output of five (5) KW located within the Denton city limits.
A MANDATORY pre-submittal conference is scheduled for January 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM. at 901 Texas Street, 2nd Floor, Service Center Training Room, Denton, Texas, 76209. Please allow ample time for parking.
For further information, please review the Bid Notice and the Pricing Exhibit.
Deadline for Submission of Questions is January 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. Central Time.
Send proposals to:
Elton D. Brock, MBA, CTPM, CTCM, C.P.M.
Purchasing and Materials Manager
City of Denton, Purchasing Department
901-B Texas Street
Denton, TX 76209
Responses due February 21, 2012 at 2 p.m. Central Time.
Ref. #: RFP 4589
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RFA for Energy Training and Education Grants
Added 12/05/2011
The Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has issued a Request for Application (RFA) for the State Energy Program's Energy Training Education Program. SECO will provide grant funding to eligible public junior colleges and technical institutes to assist in the development of an online Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program in Energy Management that will serve to optimize energy efficiency in publicly-funded institutions.
Purpose of Grants: To provide support for Texas public junior colleges or public technical colleges through curriculum development; program or course work support.
Budget Allocation (Amount Available to Award): $330,000 in competitive grants for the State Fiscal Year 2012 (September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012).
• Link to RFA: Energy Training and Education Grants
• Agency Requisition Number: ET-G1-2012
• For reference: Sample Contract (PDF, 428KB) - A similar document would be executed if a grant award is made.
| Key Deadlines |
Date* |
| Notice of Request for Applications Posted on Texas Register |
12/02/11 after 10 a.m. CT |
| Issuance of Request for Application on Electronic State Business Daily |
12/02/11 after 10 a.m. CT |
| Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent/Submission of Questions Due |
01/13/12 after 2 p.m. CT |
| Official Responses to Questions Posted |
01/20/12, or as soon thereafter as practical |
| Application Deadline |
02/17/12 at 2 p.m. CT |
| Grant Award / Contract Execution |
03/31/12, or as soon as thereafter as practical |
* Dates may be subject to change
Additional Support and Help If you have questions the SECO team is here to help you. Please call our SECO Phone Line at (512) 463-1931, toll-free (800) 531-5441, ext. 69283. |
Energy for Sustainability
Added 07/12/2011
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Energy for Sustainability. This program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable. Sources of sustainable energy include: Sunlight, Wind/Wave, Biomass, and Geothermal.
$9.2 million expected to be available, up to 42 awards anticipated.
Responses due 2/17/12.
For more info, contact Gregory Rorrer at grorrer@nsf.gov or go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026.
Refer to Sol# PD-12-7644. |
Sustainable Energy Pathways
Added 10/05/2011
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Sustainable Energy Pathways. This RFP will support interdisciplinary efforts by teams of researchers to address the challenges of developing efficient pathways towards a sustainable energy future.
$34 million expected to be available.
Responses due 2/1/12.
For more info, including agency contacts, go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11590.
Refer to Sol# 11-590. (Grants.gov 9/22/11 |
Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers
Added 09/07/2011
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Energy and Environment; Advanced Manufacturing; Biotechnology; Advanced Materials; and Fabrication and Process Technology.
$1.6 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated.
Responses due 2/1/12.
For more info, contact Rathindra DasGupta at rdasgupt@nsf.gov or go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11570.
Refer to NSF 11-570. (Grants.gov 8/10/11) |
Austin American Asian Resource Center Seeks PV
Added 12/19/2011
Location: Austin, Texas - Travis County
This project is new construction of a multi-purpose building just north of 183 on Cameron Road. The building is 16,800 square feet. The construction schedule is 12 months and construction is to start by early March 2012. Solar PV is to be included. The project manager is Flintco however Austin Energy is taking bids separately for the solar portion. The project is current at 65% of design.
Bid Documents to be Released: January 11, 2012
Bids are due February 1, 2012.
For the scant further information currently available, please see project information sheet 1 and project information sheet 2.
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Utility Consortium To Award $100,000 In Demonstration Funds
Added 01/17/2012
CTSI Alert
Utility Consortium To Award $100K In Demonstration Funds Via Utility Technology Challenge
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The CTSI Utility Technology Challenge, an innovative program matching energy solutions to utilities and their partners, is accepting applications until January 31, 2012. Launched in 2010 in partnership with the US Department of Energy, the Challenge is now in its third year of identifying and providing global visibility to promising utility-focused energy technologies.
This year, Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI) and its partner, Fraunhofer TechBridge, are expanding the Challenge to include up to $100,000 in awards of demonstration funds and services for winning companies.
Members of this year's utility consortium, which reviews submissions and partners with the winners for testing and pilot programs, includes:
- Arsenal Venture Partners,
- Anaheim Center for New Energy Technologies (AC-NET),
- Austin Energy,
- Constellation Energy,
- US Department of Energy,
- Kauffman Foundation,
- National Grid,
- Northeast Utilities
- Shell GameChanger,
- Southern California Edison, and
- TechConnect.
"National Grid sponsors the Utility Technology Challenge because this is a great way for us to learn about promising and exciting new technologies, engage with new companies and communicate our business and technology challenges," stated Neil Hughes, strategy manager at National Grid. "This year, I'm really excited about the new pool of funding for pilot studies to be awarded to the winners of the competition. These pilot studies will enable real-world testing that may provide the platform for further deployment."
The utility consortium, over several review rounds, will select the top 15 semifinalist solutions to present at the Clean Technology 2012 Conference in Santa Clara, June 18-21. Demonstration award winners will be announced during the event.
Key technology solution areas for this year's challenge include: transmission and distribution, smart grid, distributed power integration, natural gas, industrial and
commercial energy and power efficiency, alternative power and hybrid generation, energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, and carbon reduction.
The submission deadline is January 31, 2012. Organizations with pilot-ready or early commercial stage solutions targeting utilities and large customers should
apply here.
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Mitchell Elementary School Seeks Geothermal Heat Pump (Sub-bid)
Added 01/19/2012
Location: Dallas, Texas - Collin County
Project Consist of Mitchell Elementary School additions and renovations. Work includes renovation of approximately 61,256 SF of existing space and construction of approximately 34,376 SF of new building additions and includes site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood and plastics, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities.
For further information, please review the project details and the site plan.
Submit bids to the Construction Manager:
Cadence McShane Corporation
14800 Montfort Drive, Ste. 270
Dallas, TX 75254
Bids are due on January 24, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2011-1B9F
Owners ID: 2011-053
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Thelma Richardson Elementary School Seeks Geothermal HVAC
Added 01/19/2012
Location: Dallas, Texas - Dallas County
Total Est. Cost: $17 million
Project consists of 95,000 square feet, two story elementary school. Work includes earthwork, site preparation, roadway improvement, site utilities, concrete drives and paving, geothermal HVAC system with associated will field and piping, concrete building foundation system. structural and miscellaneous steel, masonry, waterproofing, metal wall panels, modified bitumen roof system, food service equipment, pluming and electrical systems, infrastructure work for
telecommunication, painting, drywall, ceramic tile, glazed block, VCT wood flooring and other finishes, playground, equipment, fencing, landscaping, and irrigation.
For further information, please review the project details and site plan.
Technical questions should be submitted in writing to Anne Hildenbrand at ahildebrand@brwarch.com no later than 8 days prior to bid date.
Bids are due January 24, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2011-09CB
Owners ID: PKG 73 |
Fort Bliss Seeks Solar Heating, PV, and Thermal + Geothermal Heat Pumps
Added 12/23/2011
Location: Fort Bliss, Texas - El Paso County
Estimated cost: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000
Work consists of the construction of two separate TEMF structures to station joint defense system batteries at Fort Bliss. Work includes vehicle parking, oil and hazarous waste storage, Organizational storage, information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Mass notification system. Intrusion detection installation and energy monitoring and control systems connection.connection. Work also includes site development, infrastructure , utilities and connections, lighting , paving parking walks, curbs and gutters & storm drainage, site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, plastics, and composites, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, conveying equipment, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, material processing and handling equipment, storage eqipment, electrical power.
For further information, please see the:
- Project Overview
- Geothermal Well Field diagram
- Solar Heating Specification
- Solar PV Specification
- E-109 PV diagram
- Solar Thermal document
Bids are due: January 18, 2011 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed)
Owner: Corps. of Engineers - Tulsa District
645 S. 101st East Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74128
(918) 669-7366
Project ID: 2011-290A
Owners ID: W912BV12R0017
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Sinton High School Seeks Two 100 KW Wind Turbine Generators
Added 01/05/2012
Location: Sinton, Texas - San Patricio County
Work consists of a turn-key acquisition, installation and commissioning of two new 100 KW wind turbine generators at Sinton High School.
PreBid Meeting Information: MANDATORY MEETING 1/4/2012 at 11 a.m. TREIA apologizes for not getting this notification to you more quickly though we did not receive it ourselves until January 3. Perhaps you can still be included if you tell the owners rep that you received late notification.
For further information please see the project details.
Submit questions in writing to the Owner's Rep, Wayne Hildreth, at hildreth@wind-consulting.com no later than January 12th.
Questions to the foundation design engineer can be sent to erdman@envirotechconsulting.com.
Submit bids to the Owner (below) AND a Proposal PDF copy to hildreth@wind-consulting.com.
Attn: Mr. George Hernandez
Office of the Deputy Superintendent
322 S. Archer
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6835
(361) 364-6905 Fax
Proposals are due on January 13, 2012 at 4 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2011-2951
Owners ID: 158-12-0113
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Union of Reform Judaism and Greene Family Camp Seek Solar Hot Water (Sub-bid)
Added 01/05/2012
Location: Bruceville, Texas - McLennan County
Project consists of the new construction of dining hall, kitchen and restrooms, approximately 3,097 square feet consisting of slab on grade, wood framed walls, wood trusses, plywood deck, shingles, wood siding, metal panel siding & soffit, CMU partitions, hollow metal, aluminum windows, glass, drywall, acoustic ceilings, batt & spray foam insulation, drywall, painting, tile, toilet partitions & accessories, kitchen equipment, hood, FRP finish, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
Project also includes the finish out of 4 Dormitory Domes, 2,826 square feet, and Counselor Dome, 491 square feet, to include windows, doors, wood framed walls, paint, cabinets, drywall, electrical, HVAC. Dome construction including foundation at domes is by others. Excavation & Fill have bid on 12/28/11.
Obtain Plans From Construction Manager. Hard copies are available for $100.00 (refundable deposit) or $3.00 per plan page or .20 per specification page. CD may also be purchased for $20.00.
For further information, please review the project details.
Direct questions to Tom Rehak, Construction Manager, at bids@vanguardcontractors.com, (254) 778-2223 V, or (254) 778-3323 (F).
Proposals are due on January 12, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).
Project ID: 2011-29A2 |
SECO Solar Grant for Four AISD 50 kW Rooftop PV Systems
Added 12/19/2011
Project consists of the installation of 50-kW systems at four AISD schools. The schools selected to receive systems are Akins High School, Bowie High School, Perez Elementary School, and Covington Middle School. All four schools will use owner provided Satcon PowerGate Plus 50 kW inverters. The systems at Akins High School and Bowie High School will use owner provided Stion 120W thin film modules, and the systems at Perez Elementary and Covington Middle School will use owner provided Suniva 240W modules. The different technologies are to be used as an educational tool for students to compare the performance of the systems across schools. Each school has a Base system size and one Alternate system size. The Base system size for Akins High School and Bowie High School is 51,840 W-DC. The Base system size for Covington Middle School and Perez Elementary School is 50,400 W-DC. The Alternate system size for Akins H.S. and Bowie H.S. is 58,320 W-DC. The alternate system size for Covington Middle School and Perez Elementary School is 53,760 W-DC. A complete proposal will provide pricing for both the Base and Alternate. The Alternate modules are marked in the Engineering Drawings.
Location: Austin, Texas - Travis County
PreBid Confference Meeting: 12/21/2011 at 10 a.m.
Harland Bond Office
Suite 310
1717 W. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78703
Direct questions to Ben Taylor at (512) 419-5311 or email to ben.taylor@urs.com (e-mail address updated 12/20/11) no later than two days prior to bid submission.
AISD specifically requests that Bidders restrict all contact and questions regarding this Request for Bids to the Contact Person named above.
For further information, please review the project details.
Proposals are due on January 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central time presumed)
Project ID: 2011-27F9
Owners ID: G11-2916-GROUP
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New Dallas Elementary School Seeks Geothermal HVAC
Added 12/02/2011
Location: Dallas, Texas - Dallas County
Estimated project cost: $17 million
Project consists of 95,000 square feet, two story elementary school. Work includes earthwork, site preparation, roadway improvement, site utilities, concrete drives and paving, geothermal HVAC system with associated will field and piping, concrete building foundation system. structural and miscellaneous steel, masonry, waterproofing, metal wall panels, modified bitumen roof system, food service equipment, pluming and electrical systems, infrastructure work for telecommunication, painting, drywall, ceramic tile, glazed block, VCT wood flooring and other finishes, playground, equipment, fencing, landscaping, and irrigation.
Pre-Bid Information Meeting at 12/08/2011 at 10 a.m. at:
1515 Grand Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75215
For further information, see the project detail and the geothermal well field diagram.
Technical questions should be addressed in writing to Anne Hildebrand at ahildebrand@brwarch.com no later than 01/07/2012.
Proposals are due on January 05, 2012 at 2 p.m. (presumed Central time).
Project ID: 2011-09CB
Owners ID: PKG 73 |
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