Fluor Awarded FEMA Contract to Support National Emergency Recovery Efforts
March 15 2012 - 4:50PM
Business Wire
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the company
was awarded a contract by the Department of Homeland Security’s
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide technical
assessment and project management services in support of the
agency’s recovery efforts after national disasters. The Public
Assistance Technical Assistance Contract has a potential value of
up to $500 million over five years. Fluor will book work into
backlog as it is awarded by FEMA.
Fluor’s contract is one of four multiple-award contracts
announced by FEMA for these services. The period of performance
consists of one base year, with four, one-year renewal options. The
Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract carries out the
statutory authorities of the Robert T. Safford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act.
“For the last 15 years, Fluor has consistently and successfully
provided technical support services to the FEMA Public Assistance
Program,” said Bruce Stanski, president of Fluor Government Group.
“We are very proud of our long legacy helping FEMA assist
individuals and communities recover from the devastation of floods,
tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other national disasters.
Winning this award affirms our ability to perform in the most
challenging and difficult circumstances while making life better
for those who have been affected.”
Since 1997, Fluor has worked closely with FEMA to provide
technical assistance in disaster-stricken locations. From tornadoes
in Wyoming, river floods in North Dakota, earthquakes in California
and hurricanes all along the Gulf Coast, Fluor’s expertise in
recovery operations allows the company to deliver innovative
solutions that meet the needs of disaster victims in a timely
manner. During the 2005 hurricane season, Fluor played a vital role
in supporting FEMA’s delivery of aid to victims of Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita. Over an 18-month period, Fluor helped more than
160,000 disaster victims in Louisiana start to get their lives back
to normal.
About Fluor Corporation
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) designs, builds and maintains many
of the world's most challenging and complex projects. Founded in
1912, John Simon Fluor Sr. started the company with a modest
investment of $100. Since those humble beginnings, the company has
grown into one of the largest engineering & construction
companies in the world. Fluor is celebrating its 100th anniversary
during 2012.
Today, through its global network of offices on six continents,
the company provides comprehensive capabilities and world-class
expertise in engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning,
operations, maintenance and project management. Headquartered in
Irving, Texas, Fluor is a FORTUNE 200 company and had revenue of
$23.4 billion in 2011. For more information, visit www.fluor100.com
and www.fluor.com.
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