ACS and Ferrovial of Spain interested in U.S. road project

Spanish construction companies ACS and Ferrovial are both taking part in the tender of the US$1.3 billion Neon Project in the U.S. State of Nevada, through different consortia. Ferrovial is bidding for the project through its subsidiary Cintra Infraestructuras, while Ferrovial has formed a consortium with Fengate Capital Management and Star America Fund GP. The Neon Project involves the extension of a 5.95km road stretch in Las Vegas city, including a bridge and a high capacity lane. The contract is expe
October 25, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Spanish construction companies 917 ACS and 2717 Ferrovial are both taking part in the tender of the US$1.3 billion Neon Project in the U.S. State of Nevada, through different consortia. Ferrovial is bidding for the project through ITS subsidiary 930 Cintra Infraestructuras, while Ferrovial has formed a consortium with Fengate Capital Management and Star America Fund GP.

The Neon Project involves the extension of a 5.95km road stretch in Las Vegas city, including a bridge and a high capacity lane. The contract is expected to be awarded in November 2014, with works expected to end in 2019. Other companies showing an interest in the tender include 2378 Macquarie Capital in association with Las Vegas Paving, and French fund 7167 Meridiam together with Kiewit Development.
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