Hensel Phelps negotiating for deal to construct Greeley hotel, conference center

GREELEY — Hensel Phelps Construction Inc. has been selected by the city of Greeley to begin negotiations to determine if the Greeley-based firm will receive the contract to build a hotel and conference center on city-owned property.

Allan Bliesmer, Hensel Phelps’ vice president and plains district manager, confirmed Monday that Hensel Phelps has been selected to negotiate for the contract.

Pam Bricker, with Greeley’s Downtown Development Authority, said the city and Hensel Phelps are working to determine if they can agree on terms and details of the project. Key elements that need to be determined include the cost of the project and…