Government Contracting Pipeline

Published: Wed, 07/30/25

Updated: Fri, 08/01/25

Mental healthcare needs are driving immediate upgrades to U.S. healthcare infrastructure

by Mary Scott Nabers, CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

States are ramping up investments in significant health infrastructure projects, with billions committed to modernizing psychiatric hospitals, crisis centers, and youth treatment facilities nationwide.

Maryland unveils transportation plan with $21.2B in planned projects

Maryland approved a $21.2 billion plan through 2030 to modernize rail, expand airports, rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge and improve safety and freight infrastructure.

Golden Gate Bridge retrofit enters final $1.8B phase

Golden Gate Bridge begins its final $1.8 billion seismic retrofit phase in 2026 to strengthen towers and spans, seeking private developers for the project by the end of the year.

White House launches major AI expansion, innovation plan

The White House unveiled a sweeping AI strategy with more than 90 policy actions to cut red tape, boost infrastructure and expand U.S. influence in global AI leadership.

New York announces $200M available to speed transition to zero-emission school bus fleets

New York is offering $200 million to help schools replace diesel buses with zero-emission models and install charging infrastructure under its latest clean transportation effort.

Nebraska launches $722M statewide highway improvement program

Nebraska will invest $722 million in 92 infrastructure projects statewide in 2026, expanding expressways, improving highways and boosting freight and agricultural transport access.

SCDOT allocates $200M for state's growing list of bridge repairs

South Carolina is boosting bridge repairs with $200 million in new funding, supporting new and existing projects and accelerating progress toward 530 targeted upgrades statewide.

California announces $55M NOFO to accelerate EV charging infrastructure deployment

California will distribute $55 million in EV charger incentives this fall, offering up to funding per station for ready-to-build, high-output charging projects statewide.

Minnesota - Jennifer O'Rourke has been appointed Central regional director for the National Association of County Intergovernmental Relations Officials. O’Rourke currently serves as director of Government Relations for Ramsey County, and in this new role, O’Rourke will represent counties across the Midwest.

Mississippi - Stephanie Hedgepeth has been appointed as chief strategy officer for the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services. Hedgepeth currently serves as chief administrative officer and has been with the department since 2022.

New York - Jason Loughran has been appointed as the regional administrator for New York and New Jersey for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Most recently, Loughran served as the senior advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs at the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services.

California - Sally Oerth has been appointed as the city and county of San Francisco’s Director of Real Estate. Oerth most recently served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Housing Services at the University of California, San Francisco and steps into the role following the retirement of Andrico Penick.

Colorado - Timothy Tyran has been appointed as the director of safety and environmental compliance and chief safety officer for Denver Regional Transportation District. Tyran brings more than 35 years of experience in aviation and mass transportation to the role and joins the agency from Amtrak.

New York - Pascal Mubenga has been appointed as the new superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools. Mubenga brings 25 years of experience in education to the role and most recently served as superintendent for Durham Public Schools in North Carolina.

California - Seimone Jurjis has been appointed as the next city manager for the city of Newport Beach. Jurjis currently serves as assistant city manager and steps into the role following the retirement of Grace Leung.

Washington - Karl Otterstrom has been appointed as the next CEO for the Spokane Transit Authority. Otterstrom currently serves as the interim co-CEO and chief planning and development officer and brings nearly 20 years of experience to the role.

New Jersey - Andrés Acebo has been appointed as the new president of New Jersey City University. Acebo has served as interim president since his original appointment in 2023 and led the university through the merger to integrate NJCU into Kean University.

Washington - Harold Stewart has been appointed as the new city manager for the city of Pasco, effective October 1. Stewart brings 12 years of experience in city management to the role and currently serves as the city manager for the city of Minot in North Dakota.

Florida - Tom Abbate has been selected as the new city manager for Titusville. Abbate previously served as the assistant city manager for more than 20 years and currently serves as the interim city manager.

Oregon - Elyse Rosenberg has been named the next chief information officer for the city of Portland. Rosenberg has been with the city since January 2011 and most recently served as the deputy chief technology officer.

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