Xcel Energy launches RfP for 500 MW of fresh solar

US utility Xcel Energy Inc (NASDAQ:XEL) has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP) that seeks to add around 500 MW of newly-built solar power generation in Minnesota. The utility-scale solar capacity should be located in proximity to the company’s coal-fired Sherburne County (Sherco) power plant in Becker. Through the solicitation, launched on Monday, Xcel Energy is accepting proposals for at ...

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Erie could seek outside help to manage $80 million in water deal funds

The city of Erie could bring in financial help soon in relation to a large portion of the $96.7 million lump sum payment the city received in October.  Mayor Joe Schember’s administration and members of Erie City Council are talking about soliciting proposals from financial and investment managers “to give us a professional opinion on how to move forward” with the bulk of ...

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Nagasaki Gets Three More Entries for RFP and IR Bids

IN SUMMARY:Three new anonymous companies have entered the race for the right to build an integrated resort in Nagasaki.The companies are reportedly two US-based and one Asia-based entities, with some suggesting entries from previous Hokkaido bidders.The RFP process is due to begin tomorrow and it will continue through April 2022. Ahead of its Request for Proposal (RFP) due to begin ...

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LCG receives two proposals for redevelopment project near Buchanan garage

Buchanan Street Parking Garage in Lafayette near where two redevelopment projects have been proposed (Jan 2021) / KATC LAFAYETTE — Two companies have submitted proposals to LCG to develop the property near the Buchanan Street parking garage. Lafayette Consolidated Government says that when the RFP closed at 4:30 p.m. on Monday January 4, 2021, they had received only two submissions. ...

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Sununu Criticizes ACLU-NH, Others Who Filed Lawsuit for Older Foster Care Youths

Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the ACLU-NH, NHLA and DRC-NH announced a class action lawsuit in conjunction with a New York special interest group against the State of New Hampshire: “This lawsuit is led by Children’s Rights Incorporated – a special interest group, backed by Wall Street law firms, which preys on child protection programs across the country. While ...

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PFRDA raises cap on fund management charges as it floats RFPs

There would now be four slabs, each attracting charges based on the quantum of assets under management The pension regulator has also raised the minimum capital requirement to Rs 50 crore from earlier Rs 25 crore. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has raised the ceiling on fund management charges to reel in more companies in the sector ...

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This Is IT: GSA Picks Three Small-Business Pools on New IT GWAC

The General Services Administration outlined a plan for its newest governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC), dubbed “Polaris,” in a draft request for a proposal released on Dec. 31. Polaris aims to provide federal agencies with a list of pre-qualified small businesses offering a range of information technology services and solutions. The contract will support governmentwide IT modernization priorities, such as cloud computing and cybersecurity, as well ...

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Town hopes to award the bid for a new library in March

NARRAGANSETT – With a recently elected town council that supports a new public library in the Pier Marketplace, the project is moving forward briskly. The town and the library board, working collaboratively, have eyed a tentative March date to award the bid for the buildout of the 18,500-square-foot former Belmont building to serve as the new facility. The extensive and ...

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Thomas St. single-family home proposal approved in committee

A rendering of the proposed single-family homes for remnant Thomas Street parcels in Wausau. (Photo courtesy of the City of Wausau) WAUSAU, WI — New single-family homes could be coming to downtown Wausau in the next year. Tuesday night Wausau’s Economic Development Committee considered a proposal received for the Thomas Street Phase 2 Remant Parcel RFP put out in October ...

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Officials say help is still underway for those waiting for garbage pick-up

SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport Councilman Jerry Bowman Jr. said all 35 garbage trucks were back on the road Tuesday, Jan. 5. Bowman said all trash routes are expected to be caught up by Wednesday, Jan. 6, as city leaders are working on a plan to help with the trash issue. “We are going through an RFP process right now bidding ...

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Fraport issues RFP for sports/multi-functional hall at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport is to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to assess market interest in the construction of a sports/multi-functional hall on a vacant plot of land at Frankfurt Airport. The project is part of a larger urban development initiative. The plot in question is centrally-located behind The Squaire parking garage and comprises approximately 30,000sqm. Fraport is to issue a request for proposals ...

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Three new candidates set to participate in Nagasaki RFP

The race to develop an integrated resort license in Nagasaki is heating up with at least three new contenders indicating they will take part in the prefecture’s Request for Proposal when it launches this week. According to a report by Nagasaki Shimbun, the three candidates are in addition to the four known contenders: Oshidori International Holdings, Casinos Austria, Pixel Companyz in ...

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Three foreign ops join the mix for Nagasaki IR tilt: report

The Nagasaki Shimbun newspaper has reported that “at least three” foreign casino resort operators, described as “mid-sized”, have expressed interest in taking part in the Japanese prefecture Nagasaki’s tilt at having such a facility. Two are said to be based in the United States and one in Asia, according to the report. GGRAsia approached the prefecture seeking comment on the report, ...

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Ministry Invites Proposals for Making UMANG Chatbot “ONE bot” and Conversational AI Platform for e-Governance Services

National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has invited proposal for appointment of partner agency for developing Conversational AI Platform for delivery of UMANG/Government services.“The Partner Agency (Bidder) shall design, develop, and deploy the complete Conversational AI Platform as per SoW in this RFP and as suggested by NeGD/MeitY. The Partner Agency through this ...

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Comprehensive Report on RFP Software Market 2021 | Trends, Growth Demand, Opportunities & Forecast To 2027

Request for Proposal (RFP) Software Market research report is the new statistical data source added by A2Z Market Research. “Request for Proposal (RFP) Software Market is growing at a High CAGR during the forecast period 2021-2027. The increasing interest of the individuals in this industry is the major reason for the expansion of this market”. Request for Proposal (RFP) Software Market research is ...

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MGM Japan, Macau ambition review if Entain deal says, broker

Were an US$11 billion-plus deal to go through for casino operator MGM Resorts International to transform its business model by acquiring online betting conglomerate Entain Plc, it could lead the MGM brand to take a smaller role in a land-based casino resort in Japan, and long-term could even see the MGM parent divest its interest in Macau casino licensee MGM China ...

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BSCL begins survey for GIS-based master plan in Bhubaneswar

The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) has begun its survey of 26 locations to obtain field-level data for the proposed GIS-based master plan for Odisha’s capital city. The Master/Development Plan is a sub-scheme under the Union government’s Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). The mission aims to bring about more efficient town planning using satellite data, reported OrissaPost. Working ...

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Three new candidates seeking Nagasaki IR license

At least three foreign casino resort operators have expressed an interest in the integrated resort (IR) licence in Nagasaki, according to Japanese newspaper Nagasaki Shimbun. The prefecture’s Request for Proposal (RFP) is set to launch on 7 January 2021, with four candidates already in line to take part; Casinos Austria, Oshidori International Holdings, Pixel Companyz, and a consortium comprising Current ...

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Maha: Security upped at Aurangabad station amid renaming row

Aurangabad, In view of the ongoing row over the renaming of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, the Railway Police Force has stepped up security at the city”s railway station to prevent any untoward incident, an official said on Tuesday. The issue of renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar has come to the forefront of state politics over the last few days. Personnel from the ...

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Minimum Assured Returns scheme in the works, says PFRDA chairman

Separately, under the NPS, the pension regulator is planning a new system for a systematic withdrawal plan or pay-out. This would allow subscribers to choose between annuity plans or SWPs. The pension regulator is planning a Minimum Assured Returns Scheme for customers with a lower appetite for risk. In an interaction with Moneycontrol, Supratim Bandyopadhyay, Chairman, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development ...

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Current research: Request for Proposal (RFP) Software Market key players insight & growth driver analysis 2020

The Request for Proposal (RFP) Software Market research report is the new statistical data source added by Report Ocean. Request for Proposal (RFP) Software Market report focused on the comprehensive analysis of current and future prospects of the Request for Proposal (RFP) Software Market industry. This report is a consolidation of primary and secondary research, which provides market size, share, dynamics, ...

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World Wide Technology, Inc.

World Wide Technology, LLC (WWT), of St. Louis, Missouri, protests the award of a contract to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), of Reston, Virginia, under request for proposals (RFP) No. HC1084-18-R-0001, issued by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), for enterprise storage solution services. The protester contends that the agency’s discussions were misleading and not meaningful. The protester further contends ...

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IWG deepens New Hampshire Lottery partnership

Instant Win Gaming has deepened its collaboration with the New Hampshire Lottery, after the latter became the latest firm to launch the company’s progressive jackpot enabled e-instant games.  After initially inking a partnership in July 2020, players across The Granite State can now play Jungle Tumble Jackpots, the first game to feature IWG’s progressive jackpot technology. The game features three in-game jackpots ...

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Monolith Seeking 2 Million Megawatt-Hours of Renewable Energy Annually for Planned Expansion

Olive Creek 1 (OC1) in Hallam, Nebraska, is Monolith Materials’ first commercial-scale emissions-free production facility. It operates on 100% renewable power. Monolith Materials is a next-generation, carbon black manufacturing company which uses a proprietary process to convert natural gas to carbon black in a cost competitive and environmentally advantaged manner. LINCOLN, Neb., — To facilitate the proposed $1 billion expansion of its Olive ...

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Govt invites preliminary bids for 26% stake in BEML

BEML, a mining equipment maker, has diversified into manufacturing of rail coaches and defence production. The company has a market capitalization of around ₹2500 crore and total revenue from operations of ₹3,028.8 crore in FY 20 Government has invited preliminary bids for 26% strategic stake sale in BEML Limited which is engaged in manufacturing and supply of equipment for mining, construction, defence and ...

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Kick Off 2021 with Money-Making Resolutions

A New Year offers a fresh start, and one area where that is most welcome is in our personal finances. After all the losses suffered in 2020, wouldn’t it be nice to recover, or even come out ahead in 2021? Here’s what our Math experts have to say about their planned money moves in 2021. Melvin Esteban, CFP, FLMI, AFSI, ...

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Four Hundred Monitor

Welcome back! When last we were together, we were all eagerly anticipating the end of a very long and arduous year. Now we find ourselves in the new year with a bit of renewed hope for a return to some sense of the normalcy, although we must continue to tread carefully toward that goal. As we hang up our new ...

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Humana filed a new lawsuit in a fight over Kentucky Medicaid contracts

Humana filed a lawsuit against the state over the Medicaid program. Humana Health Plan Inc., a subsidiary of Humana Inc. that operates its Kentucky Medicaid program, has filed another lawsuit in the dispute over the state’s five Medicaid contracts. In the suit filed Dec. 23, Humana alleges that the state violated the new Medicaid contracts when it allowed Long Beach, ...

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Bids on proposed skate park hit a snag

A couple of years ago it appeared Pulaski would be getting a new “premiere” skate park on First Street SW, but incoming Town Manager Darlene Burcham says the park in anything but a done deal. “There is no money planned for funding that site at this point,” Burcham recently told Pulaski Town Council. “I think some people took the concept ...

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The BizSense Crystal Ball: Things to watch in 2021

An aerial rendering of the proposed $2.3 billion GreenCity development. (Courtesy of GreenCity LLC) It’s time again for BizSense to dust off the ol’ crystal ball and peer ahead to ponder what’s to come for the Richmond business scene over the next 12 months. These are big picture, yet hyper-local items that have regional repercussions. We’ll let others try to ...

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