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Michelle Wu: “Today was the day that the first set of early construction…”

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Published September 25, 2025 | Video Starts at 44:25

Yeah, so in fact I, I don't know if this is, is has directly happened today or is about to happen or is known publicly, but Today was the day that the first set of early construction bids is going out the door that has an estimate attached to them. Again, the final number will be settled once the bids are responded to and contractors then tell us what they're willing to be paid to do the work. (44:25–44:42)

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