PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 4, 2002 -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced recently that it is part of the winning Solutions to Environmental Problems, Inc. (STEP) team that received a 5-year, $20 million contract with the U.S. Navy Facilities Engineering Command--Southern Division.
Under this multiple-award environmental contract, Jacobs will assist STEP in providing remediation services at sites in Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and South Carolina. Projects include remedial actions, removal actions, pilot and treatability studies, operations & maintenance, and expedited/emergency response services.
In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Jim Thiesing stated, "This contract continues our 12-year relationship with the Navy as a provider of environmental services. In addition, we are pleased to support STEP and are proud of our Mentor-Protege relationship with this outstanding small business."
STEP, Inc. is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and specializes in environmental remediation and restoration services for the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Energy.
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.
