contract_awardAwarded Wednesday, July 22, 2026Analyzed

RME/PCI JOINT VENTURE LLC: $28.5M Department of State Contract

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Summary

The Department of State awarded a $28.5M definitive contract to RME/PCI JOINT VENTURE LLC for the relocation of the Consulate General in Marseille, France. As the recipient is a private entity, no publicly traded companies are directly impacted by this award.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.The $28.5M contract is for consulate relocation in France, awarded to a private entity.
  • 2.No publicly traded companies are beneficiaries, so no direct stock market impact.
  • 3.The contract is routine and low-impact for the infrastructure sector.

Market Implications

There are no market implications from this contract as it involves a private entity and does not affect any publicly traded companies. The infrastructure sector may see minor indirect effects from diplomatic facility spending, but no specific tickers are tied to this award.

Full Analysis

This contract, valued at $28.5 million, was awarded by the Department of State to RME/PCI JOINT VENTURE LLC for the relocation of the U.S. Consulate General in Marseille, France. The contract period runs from September 2025 to November 2027. Since the recipient is a private joint venture and not a publicly traded company or a recognized subsidiary of one, there is no direct revenue impact on any public company. The contract falls under the infrastructure sector due to its construction and relocation nature. No related legislation or presidential actions directly connect to this specific award, and the associated bill signals are neutral with low impact scores, indicating no significant sector-wide implications. Retail investors should note that this contract does not create a direct investment opportunity in publicly traded equities.

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Contract Details

Recipient

RME/PCI JOINT VENTURE LLC

Award Amount

$28,540,234

Awarding Agency

Department of State

Sub-Agency

Department of State

Contract Type

DEFINITIVE CONTRACT

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