With the passing of the Stimulus Package, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, (ARRA), it is important that we prepare ourselves for the opportunities that lie before us. ARRA contains provisions that are intended to create jobs by investing massive amounts of new funds in transportation, water and flood control projects, energy development investments, scientific research and technology, improvements and energy efficiency in Department of Defense and other federal facilities, and healthcare modernization. Some of the designated funds in those areas include:
Transportation:
· $27.5 billion for modernizing roads and bridges;
· $8.4 billion for improving public rail and transit;
· $8 billion in high speed rail investments including Amtrak and intercity rail;
Water and Flood Control:
· $19 billion for clean water, flood control, and environmental restoration;
Energy Development Investments:
· $30 billion for various energy initiatives such as modernizing the energy grid;
· $3.4 billion for fossil fuel research;
Scientific Research and Technology
· $15 billion is invested in scientific research;
· $7.2 billon to increase broadband access and usage to underserved communities;
Department of Defense (DOD) and other Federal Government Facilities:
· $4.5 billion to make federal office buildings more energy-efficient;
· $4.2 billion to make improvements in DOD facilities;
Healthcare Modernization:
· $19 billion to modernize health care by accelerating adoption of Health Information Technology (HIT) systems.
As you can see lots of monies are being pumped into the Government work. G&G stands ready to assist and support the prime contractors who will be looking to not only secure these contracts but provide the support on the set asides required by the Government. G&G Risk Management Consultants, Inc. is certified as SBE, DBE and Veteran Owned Enterprise. We are a nationwide firm with access to expertise in various fields. Do not hesitate to contact us. Let our Partnership become a successful journey to recovery for America.