Biomass energy plant public information meeting

Representatives from Southern Power (owners of the biomass plant in Sacul) and Fagen, Inc. (construction managers for the plant) will hold a public information meeting this coming Monday, May 24, at 9am at the Nacogdoches County Courthouse Annex near the intersection of W. Main St. and North St. The meeting will last approximately an hour-and-a-half.

Ron Ray of Southern Power (Plant Manager for the biomass plant once it is up and operating) and Steve Maus of Fagen (construction project manager) will be there to explain how the bidding process will work for prospective subcontractors and vendors, as well as to provide a general timeline on how the construction phase will unfold over the next two years. Ron and Steve will also answer questions from local vendors and businesses.

Businesses and vendors interested in bidding on contracts during the construction phase, as well as once the plant is up and operating, should attend this important meeting, which is open to the public.