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The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services signs an "intent to award" with Hausmann Construction of Lincoln for the 1,512 multi-custody facility to replace the State Penitentiary.
Hausmann Construction was the lowest base bidder at $313,300,000.
The Nebraska Legislature appropriated $350,000,000 for construction.
Other costs, including land and dirt work, will be covered through this and other Corrections funding.
Corrections is finalizing the contract, with construction scheduled to begin in early fall.
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