Press Release

February 22, 2023

AECOM awarded U.S. EPA Environmental, Analytical, Research, Technical & Hybrid (EARTH) contract to support its mission of protecting human health and the environment

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Dallas (February 22, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has been awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement to support the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its mission to protect human health and the environment nationwide. Through an Environmental, Analytical, Research, Technical & Hybrid (EARTH) contract, AECOM will work with the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) to develop and execute national programs focused on pollution prevention and energy efficiency, indoor and outdoor air quality, vehicle and engine pollution, radon, acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, and radiation protection.

“Reflecting our commitment to delivering Sustainable Legacies through our work, we’re honored to partner with the EPA’s OAR to develop and implement strategies that further the objectives of the EARTH program,” said Frank Sweet, chief executive of AECOM’s global Environment business. “We support clients by embedding sustainable development and resilience across our projects to address vulnerabilities and improve outcomes relative to health, quality and inclusion, and our technical experts look forward to delivering comprehensive services that help the EPA address its pressing environmental and social justice priorities.” 

As the prime on this contract award, AECOM will maintain a continued focus on the federal government’s priorities and the EPA’s core mission by providing comprehensive environmental services in support of all seven OAR offices spanning the United States. The contract is expected to include program and project management services, reporting and assessment, testing, data analysis and management, modeling, quality assurance, risk management, performance evaluation, policy regulation, and emergency response expertise.

“At AECOM, we are fully aligned with the EPA’s core mission and proud of our longstanding relationship delivering the agency’s environmental programs for more than twenty-five years,” said Karl Jensen, executive vice president of AECOM’s National Governments business. “Through the strength of our vast geographic footprint, specialized expertise and top-tier teaming partners, we will provide innovative, efficient and cost-effective services that fulfill the individual goals and objectives of each EPA OAR office.”

AECOM is committed to delivering transformative environmental, social, and governance objectives through its Sustainable Legacies strategy so that the work it does in partnership with its clients leaves a positive impact for years to come. AECOM’s teaming partners for this program include the University of California-Davis, Cornell University, Colorado State University, Eurofins Laboratory Services, Clean Air Engineering, Axis Management Group, Picarro Inc., Aclima, Inc., and the Energy & Security Group.

About AECOM 

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.