AECOM announced today that it has been awarded a US$91-million contract by Miami-Dade County commissioners in Florida to oversee US$1.6 billion in federally mandated repairs to the county\u2019s sewer system.<\/p>\n
AECOM will provide program and construction management services for upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment plants and the collection and transmission system pipes and pump stations \u2014 including overseeing and supporting the early planning, design and construction phases of the capital program.\u00a0 AECOM will also oversee the implementation of numerous capacity, management, operations and maintenance programs required by a federal consent decree.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pleased to be selected for this important project, which will benefit the residents and visitors of Miami-Dade County through major improvements to the county\u2019s wastewater system and facilities,\u201d said Michael S. Burke, AECOM president and chief executive officer.\u00a0 \u201cThis is a great opportunity to again demonstrate AECOM\u2019s expertise in delivering complex and crucial projects, which includes numerous large water and wastewater projects throughout the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
AECOM was awarded a five-year contract, with two five-year extension options.<\/p>\n
About AECOM<\/b><\/p>\n
Ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record<\/i> magazine\u2019s annual industry rankings, AECOM\u00a0is a premier, fully integrated infrastructure and support services firm, with a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.\u00a0 With approximately 45,000 employees \u2014 including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals \u2014 serving clients in more than 150 countries around the world,\u00a0AECOM\u00a0is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.\u00a0 AECOM\u00a0provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.\u00a0 A\u00a0Fortune 500<\/i>\u00a0company,\u00a0AECOM\u00a0had revenue of\u00a0$8.0\u00a0billion during the 12 months ended\u00a0March 31, 2014.\u00a0 More information on\u00a0AECOM\u00a0and its services can be found at aecom.com\/taiwan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements: All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any projections of earnings, statements of plans for future operations or expected revenue.<\/i>\u00a0 Actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.<\/i>\u00a0 Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended\u00a0March 31, 2014, and our other reports filed with the\u00a0U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.<\/i>\u00a0 AECOM\u00a0does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.<\/i><\/p>\n NR 14-0606<\/p>\n Source: AECOM Technology Corporation<\/p>\n Media Contact:<\/p>\n Ed Mayer<\/p>\n Director, External Communications<\/p>\n 732.564.3380<\/p>\n