Osceola County Press Release  

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Osceola County Community Outreach/Public Information Office, 407-742-0100

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March 3rd, 2011

PR11-20 

Subcontractors Session for parking garage set for March 17 at OHP

Osceola County, Florida – Manhattan Kraft Construction Inc. is holding an informational session in conjunction with the Osceola County Economic Development Department for all subcontractors interested in learning of the pre-qualification process for work on Osceola County’s Downtown Parking Garage.

The free job event is scheduled for March 17 in the St. Cloud Room at Osceola Heritage Park from 2-3 p.m.

Work on the $15 million structure is expected to start in April and will employ hundreds of workers in various trades over the course of the project, company officials said.

Manhattan Kraft was selected construction manager at-risk for the garage project earlier this year by the Board of County Commissioners.

“Everyone knows that we need this facility. But another positive on a project of this magnitude is the jobs it will create,” said County Commissioner Brandon Arrington, whose district includes the county’s administrative complex. “I expect that this session will provide vital information that enables Osceola County companies and residents to get their fair share of the work.”

Manhattan Kraft's achievements and position as one of Florida's top contractors has come about, in large part, through the relationships maintained in the subcontracting community.

 “We have a reputation for being firm, but fair, and for encouraging a spirit of teamwork on all of our projects,” said Kraft VP Robert Koenig. “We require strict adherence to the policies and procedures we have in place relative to safety, quality and productivity to ensure excellence in every project we build.”

Registration is not required for the session but anyone interested in attending is asked to contact Letha Vanderhei at Letha.Vanderhei@manhattankraft.com.

The project will create 900 parking spaces to alleviate issues for residents who do business at the Osceola County Courthouse and county offices in downtown Kissimmee.

For more information, please call the Osceola County Economic Development Office at 407-742-4200.

About Manhattan Kraft Construction Inc.

Florida-based Manhattan Kraft Construction, Inc., formerly Kraft Construction, has been serving clients in Florida for more than 42 years. The company provides general contracting, pre-construction, construction management, and design-build services throughout Florida. For more information visit: www.manhattankraft.com.