LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Sept. 5, 2002 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced recently that a subsidiary company was selected by the Gwinnett County, Georgia, Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to provide program management services for DPU's five-year, $1.4 billion Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
Jacobs is now negotiating detailed scope of the five-year contract with Gwinnett officials.
The goal of the CIP, which encompasses approximately 200 water and wastewater projects, is to establish a high-quality, efficient delivery process.
DPU's mission is to provide Gwinnett County clean, potable water, and to collect and reclaim Gwinnett's wastewater to protect the environment. DPU's Engineering & Construction Division is responsible for the design and construction of new DPU facilities and for upgrades to existing DPU facilities.
The Engineering & Construction Division also administers construction contracts for water and wastewater facilities and pipelines, contracts to move utility lines during government road projects and private development projects, and acquires land for utility construction projects. Jacobs will manage accomplishing these objectives.
In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Mike Higgins stated, "We are pleased and excited to be part of this important water program. The opportunity to provide management services to Gwinnett County further strengthens our commitment to help Georgia meet its critical infrastructure needs."
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of technical professional services. With more than 30,000 people, the company offers full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government clients in diverse markets. Services include scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of design, construction, and operations & maintenance.
