Government Contracting Pipeline

Published: Wed, 02/04/26

Updated: Thu, 02/05/26

Healthcare infrastructure investments are accelerating nationwide

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

Healthcare investment is accelerating, with new hospitals, psychiatric facilities and major expansions advancing through design.

FEMA announces over $2B investment for disaster relief projects nationwide

FEMA is distributing $2.2 billion in funding to support disaster recovery projects repairing public infrastructure nationwide.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed a $2.2 billion investment in disaster relief funding, delivering ongoing support for communities recovering from natural disasters.

Delivered through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, the funding will support 1,721 recovery projects across the nation. These efforts will primarily revolve around restoring essential public infrastructure. Projects included in the allocation will include educational facility repair, critical infrastructure restoration, debris removal and emergency costs.

A selection of the largest distributions unveiled so far include:

North Carolina Emergency Management will be reimbursed by more than $200 million for emergency protective measures taken during Hurricane Helene. These measures included establishing temporary facilities, mobilization of base camps and other emergency actions.

The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management will spend more than $114 million to remove debris from waterways caused by severe storms and flooding.

Several counties and municipalities in Florida will receive a combined $83.9 million to repair or replace parks and recreational equipment, buildings, docks and facilities. Some of these projects include repairs for Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, repairs for beach dunes in Flager County and improvements for a marina in Sanford.

The Office of Risk Management in Louisiana will receive $75.7 million to cover costs associated with the West Belle Pass Barrier Headland Restoration Project. The project will restore a portion of the beach, dune and back barrier marsh that was severely damaged by Hurricane Zeta.

Jefferson Parish in Louisiana will spend more than $66 million to replace waterlines in Grand Isle and Lafitte. The infrastructure was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida.

The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties in New Jersey will use $59.1 million to make permanent repairs for wastewater treatment facilities damaged by Hurricane Sandy. These repairs will target electric systems, elevators and other essential components needed for facility operations.

The Georgia Department of Transportation will receive more than $58 million to remove debris left over by Hurricane Helene.

CTDOT green lights nearly $16B statewide capital improvement plan

CTDOT unveiled a $15.7 billion capital plan, including $3.8B in 2026 for rail, bus, bridge and roadway upgrades across Connecticut.

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St. Charles County approves $379M budget focused on roads, parks

St. Charles County approved a $379 million budget with road projects, park expansion, jail improvements and emergency reserves.

The St. Charles County Council, Missouri, has officially approved its $379 million spending budget for Fiscal Year 2026, prioritizing roads, parks and emergency reserves.

The largest portion of the budget – totaling $154.3 million – will go towards improving county roadway infrastructure. The county currently has plans to design or build 120 different road projects throughout the county, significantly enhancing mobility and transit safety for residents. Notably, the plan includes 26 newly funded projects within the 2026 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).

Transportation projects featured in the TIP predominantly revolve around enhancing or building roadways. Improvements include widening roads, adding traffic lights, reconstructing asphalt and concrete streets, overlaying asphalt, replacing concrete slabs and crack sealing existing roads. Additional work may include realigning roads, installing curbs, gutters, storm sewer inlets, pipes, crosswalks, pedestrian and bicyclist amenities and other key transit safety features.

Aside from roadway infrastructure funding, the budget will provide the Parks and Recreation Department with the support needed to improve recreational amenities countywide. The department plans to add more parks to the county, including the 785-acre Henges Wetlands Park and Education Center and Spring Bend Park. Once completed, the county park system will expand to nearly 5,200 acres.

The budget will continue supporting ongoing construction and renovation at the county jail. The project will add additional bed space and a treatment unit to help improve health care. The county also plans to build a second pet adoption center.

Among the final notable components in the budget, St. Charles County will continue modernizing the Emergency Communications Department’s 911 equipment to increase response times and safety. The county notes that the spending budget is required to have a 3% emergency reserve fund alongside 10% reserve for the general fund to maintain its good bond rating.

Illinois launches $50M grant program to expand community health clinics

Illinois launched a $50 million grant program to help community health centers build, expand and upgrade facilities to improve access to primary care.

New York unveils $43M NOFOs to expand psychiatric crisis capacity

New York is launching $43 million in new grants to expand emergency programs and increase inpatient bed capacity statewide.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced two new Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) worth a combined $43 million to support mental healthcare across the state.

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) will provide $23 million to establish or expand comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs (CPEPs) and the remaining $20 million to increase bed capacity at community-based and psychiatric hospitals.

The first $23 million NOFO – split between $20 million in dedicated capital funding and $3 million in start-up funding – will primarily target the children and youth demographics. Applications are due by March 24.

CPEPs provide crisis treatment in a safe environment, providing emergency care for individuals for short periods of time. Patients may be admitted for up to three days to receive psychiatric services for mental health disorders, medical conditions, substance abuse and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Grants will help establish new CPEPs that support children or add capacity for youth in existing adult programs. Programs may also apply to:

Increase the number of extended observation beds.
Improve unit safety.
Expand the footprint of treatment, waiting or group activity areas.
The remaining $20 million announced for a separate NOFO will help expand inpatient capacity at qualifying facilities. These projects will consist of buying real estate for construction, building new inpatient structures and rehabilitating existing infrastructure. Applications are due by March 11.

From that funding amount, the OMG will provide up to $7 million to support the construction of two facilities dedicated to providing inpatient mental health units for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The projects must build one unit to serve adults in New York City and one unit for children outside of New York City.

Another $5 million will help get two capital projects dedicated to expanding or renovating inpatient units off the ground. Existing licensed facilities may apply for support to add up to four new beds to an existing unit, renovate a unit to include outdoor space or increase the footprint of non-bedroom spaces.

Local funds advance $35M SR 85 widening in Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County approved $10 million to help widen State Road 85, supporting a $36.2 million FDOT project tied to the Southwest Crestview Bypass.

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Florida - Nicole Rissler has been selected as the next assistant county administrator for Sarasota County. Rissler brings more than 20 years of public sector and non-profit leadership to role. Effective Jan. 28, she transitioned from her role with the parks and recreations department to lead countywide growth, development and sustainability initiatives.

California - Loren J. Blanchard has been announced as the next president of Cal State Long Beach. Assuming the position on May 1, he currently serves as the University of Houston-Downtown's president. Blanchard will also bring over 35 years of education experience to the role, where he will with a strong commitment to student success.

Arizona - Jessi Pederson has been introduced as the new director for the Greater Arizona Development Authority. An Arizona State University grad, Pederson brings more than 20 years of experience in public service with tenures with multiple development authorities in Glendale. She will fill the director position following the departure of former director Mary Foote.

Illinois - Kavita Saraf has been appointed as the next chief information officer for the Illinois Gaming Board. Previously serving as the Deputy CIO for the Illinois Department of Corrections, she will bring her more than 28 years of experience across multiple industries and private sector firms.

Tennessee - Dan Hinton has announced his intent to reenter the workforce, joining the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) as a major projects director. Hinton previously worked with the Federal Highway Administration for 35 years, retiring as the Tennessee division administrator. He will manage and guide large and complex projects for TDOT.

Michigan - Kyle Guerrant has been appointed to the state Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) as the new acting director. Guerrant currently serves as the state deputy budget director and has operated in state government for over 20 years. In his new role, he will oversee the state's IT, technology and financial services.

Virginia - Hassan Janjua, CISSP, AIGP, PMP, ITIL, has been selected as the next chief information officer for the city of Newport. In a joint announcement, Janjua will join the city's executive team after leading major technology and modernization efforts in public sector environments. He will lead the city’s technology strategy and operations, overseeing enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.

Hawai'i - Li Honglong, PhD, PE, has been selected as deputy director for the city and county of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services. A nationally recognized transportation engineer, Li most recently served with the department since 2014, leading the city's Rail Station Access Improvement Program and other vital transportation improvements.

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