AECOM Bolsters Key Contracts to Enhance Global Infrastructure and Resilience
Comprehensive Nationwide Program Management Services for FEMA
DALLAS, DateAECOM (NYSE: ACM), recognized as the world’s leading infrastructure consulting firm, today announced a landmark contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This single-award professional services contract is aimed at bolstering disaster resilience across the United States. The initial agreement spans a base period of one year, with potential for two additional one-year option periods, each at the government’s discretion. Under this contract, AECOM will provide advisory and program management services to FEMA’s four Consolidated Resource Centers (CRCs) strategically located in locations including Winchester, among others.
Steve Morriss, President of AECOM’s Design and Consulting Services for the Americas, remarked, This opportunity allows us to bring AECOM’s extensive expertise in resiliency and emergency management to one of the most crucial agencies in the nation. We are committed to aiding FEMA in its mission to effectively respond to disasters, enhancing the safety and well-being of communities across the country.
Pioneering Environmental Remediation for the U.S. Army
In a simultaneous stride to address environmental challenges, AECOM has been awarded a substantial five-year, multiple-award contract from the U.S. Army Environmental Command. This contract focuses on environmental remediation services, primarily targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are widespread environmental contaminants of significant concern.
Under the contractual agreement, AECOM will carry out detailed investigations and remediation efforts at a variety of locations throughout the contiguous United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska. The firm’s comprehensive approach combines advanced technologies with an in-depth understanding of environmental science to mitigate health risks associated with PFAS and other hazardous substances.
We are proud to continue leveraging our leading technical solutions to address and remediate environmental concerns for the U.S. Army. This contract underscores our long-standing commitment to enhancing environmental and public health in various communities, stated Lara Poloni, AECOM’s President.
Advancing Utilities Consultancy in the United Kingdom
In an international capacity, AECOM’s influence extends to the United Kingdom via its Perfect Circle joint venture with Pick Everard and Gleeds. The joint venture has been appointed to two substantial consultancy frameworks by SCAPE, the UK’s foremost public sector procurement authority. These frameworks, with a combined value of up to £1.25 billion, seek to deliver professional services to the utility sector across the nation.
Under these frameworks, the joint venture will provide extensive consultancy services ranging from feasibility studies and environmental assessments to full-scale program management. This engagement highlights AECOM’s strength in forming strategic partnerships to drive innovation and efficiency in public sector projects.
David Barwell, Chief Executive of AECOM’s UK & Ireland division, commented, “We’re proud to continue our collaboration with SCAPE on these significant frameworks, reflecting our commitment to enhancing public infrastructure and delivering value through our comprehensive consultancy capabilities.
Concluding Thoughts
AECOM’s series of prestigious contract awards underscores its position as an indispensable player in global infrastructure consulting. By securing key contracts with FEMA, the U.S. Army, and SCAPE, AECOM demonstrates its unparalleled capacity to provide critical services across a broad spectrum of needsfrom disaster resilience and environmental remediation to utilities consultancy. Each of these initiatives underscores AECOM’s commitment to leveraging its expertise to meet unique and challenging demands, enhancing the resilience, safety, and infrastructure of communities worldwide.
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