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Tutor Perini (TPC) Secures National Park Contract Worth $47M

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Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC - Free Report) , a renowned player in civil, building, and specialty construction, is poised for growth with its latest contract win. The company's subsidiary, Perini Management Services, Inc., has secured a fixed-price project worth $47 million from the National Park Service. This contract is earmarked for the construction of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center, located within the picturesque Everglades National Park in Florida.

The scope of the contract encompasses diverse construction activities, including the creation of a new two-story visitor center, a one-story remote concessions and storage building, as well as the installation of underground utilities and extensive site enhancements.

Additionally, the project involves the demolition of sections of the existing bulkhead and the installation of a new bulkhead along the marina and waterfront. The endeavor also incorporates dredging of the Chokoloskee Bay and the replacement of existing floating docks with a state-of-the-art floating dock system, complete with accessible ramps.

Preconstruction activities are already underway, and site mobilization is scheduled for early October. The project is anticipated to reach substantial completion by August 2025. Importantly, the contract's value will be reflected in Tutor Perini's third-quarter 2023 backlog.

Share Price Performance

Shares of the company have gained 21.8% over the past three months against the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry’s 2.5% decline.
 

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Tutor Perini's successful bid for this project underscores its continued commitment to delivering excellence in construction and highlights the company's prominent role in shaping critical infrastructure nationwide. With a proven track record and this significant contract win, TPC is poised for sustained growth and success in the construction industry.

Zacks Rank

Tutor Perini currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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