Jacobs Announces Contract with United States Army Corps of Engineers for Commissioning Services in the Europe District

PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it was awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for total building commissioning of medical and other facilities within the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District's area of responsibility.

The initial contract period consists of one base year with four option years. The contract is worth up to $12 million.

Total building commissioning is required for various facilities and infrastructure projects within the district, including Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Turkey. The primary application of the contract is to support the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of a new U.S. military hospital in southwest Germany, and its supporting facilities. The contract may also support other medical-related facilities, such as medical clinics, dental clinics, veterinary clinics, and laboratories, as well as a broad range of other types of U.S. military facilities. Commissioning also may be required for other new facility construction, additions to existing facilities, or renovation, alteration, maintenance, repair, or upgrades to existing facilities (retro-commissioning).

In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Tom McDuffie stated, "We are very pleased that USACE has shown its confidence in our ability to deliver commissioning services leveraging our global footprint. We are proud of our relationship with the military and look forward to helping them meet their goals."

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services.

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