Supporting military family quality of life, expanding early childhood education capacity, and delivering modern community support infrastructure for defense personnel, Kokolakis Contracting has been awarded a $24,589,100 firm-fixed-price contract. The military construction project finances the construction of a new child development center (CDC) along with secure outdoor play areas and supporting infrastructure in Brooklyn, New York.
Contract Details: At A Glance
| Contractor: | Kokolakis Contracting |
| Award Date: | September 25, 2026 |
| Contract Value: | $24,589,100 |
| Project: | New Child Development Center & Outdoor Play Areas Construction |
| Location: | Brooklyn, New York (Fort Hamilton) |
| Contract Number: | W912DS-26-C-A028 |
| Awarding District: | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District |
District Context & Mission Impact
This major community support project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District. The New York District manages military construction, civil works, and water resources infrastructure across New York, New Jersey, and the surrounding region. Situated in Brooklyn, Fort Hamilton serves as the only active duty Army installation in the New York City metropolitan area, hosting active duty military members, Reserve forces, and civilian personnel. Constructing a state-of-the-art Child Development Center provides dedicated infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms, commercial kitchen facilities, secure access controls, and age-appropriate outdoor play areas to meet strict Department of Defense childcare standards through late summer 2028.
Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context
Headquartered in New York, New York (with operations in Tarpon Springs, Florida), Kokolakis Contracting is an established general contractor specializing in commercial building construction, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, and complex military construction for federal agencies. Bids were solicited via the internet with six competitive proposals received. Constructing military child development centers requires specialized building security, non-toxic commercial building materials, specialized HVAC ventilation systems, strict fire protection systems, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) design compliance, and high-safety playground installations. Partnering experienced regional general contractors with USACE technical managers ensures service member families receive top-tier support facilities.
