LOUISVILLE, KY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has awarded a $264,674 contract, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, for the installation of the Eastside Water Main, Detroit Arsenal, Detroit, Mich.

Purpose of the work
The work will provide a new water main for fire protection and potable water at the Detroit Arsenal military installation. The project delivery team includes members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District as well as the Louisville District.

Detroit contractor
The contract was awarded June 16, 2010, to FutureNet Group, Inc. out of Detroit, Mich. The work is expected to begin this summer and be completed by the end of 2010.

Small business award
The competitive contract was a set-aside for small businesses in the 8 (a) category: small, disadvantaged businesses owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

Web sites
To learn more about the Recovery Act or the Louisville and Detroit districts, see:

http://www.Recovery.gov

http://www.Lre.usace.army.mil