The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and Kiewit Corporation, the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for pre-construction services for the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Site Development and Wharf & Ramps Projects, recently hosted two outreach events to connect with local, small, and disadvantaged businesses interested in upcoming contract opportunities. Nearly 400 individuals registered for the sessions that took place last month in St. Bernard Parish.

The events included presentations from Kiewit and Port NOLA outlining the scope of work, bidding opportunities, anticipated employment opportunities, and networking stations where local firms engaged directly with the project team. Presentations highlighted contract opportunities ranging from site preparation and wharf construction to specialized subcontractor and supplier work such as concrete supply, pile driving, environmental monitoring, trucking, and more.

“Local and small businesses are essential partners in building the future of Louisiana’s economy, and Port NOLA is committed to ensuring they have every opportunity to participate in critical infrastructure projects,” said Beth Branch, President & CEO of Port NOLA and New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) CEO. “The Louisiana International Terminal will strengthen our position in global trade for generations, and we are making sure that our community has the tools and access to share in that success.”

"Working on the LIT project is an opportunity to deliver lasting benefits for Louisiana while building strong partnerships across the region,” said David Stegeman, Kiewit’s project director on the Louisiana International Terminal Site Development and Wharf & Ramps Projects. “We look forward to working with Port NOLA to create meaningful opportunities for jobseekers and a broad range of qualified local businesses; and helping ensure everyone involved succeeds in safely delivering this vital project.”