FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 16, 2011

Contact:
Kalie Standish
Cook + Schmid
619-814-2370

LONG BEACH, Calif.—SCS Engineers was awarded a renewal to its existing environmental engineering services contract with The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA).  SCS’s long-standing relationship with CRA/LA dates back to 1998.

Per the contract, SCS provides services on an as-needed basis for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments; Phase II investigations of soil, soil vapor and groundwater; asbestos and lead-based paint surveys and abatement oversight; peer review of consultant work; remedial activities; underground tank services; and response to and abatement of emergency conditions.  SCS has received approximately 60 work order directories for services requested by CRA/LA under the current contract. 

“The Community Redevelopment Agency creates economic opportunities and projects to revitalize Los Angeles neighborhoods,” said Mr. Kevin Green, Vice President of SCS Engineers.  “We’re honored to be able to continue improving the quality of life for residents in these communities.”

The contract renewal extends the current contract to October 2012, and increases the budget to $1.5 million.   Kevin Green will be directing projects, with management and technical support from the staff of engineers, geologists and other scientists based in the Long Beach office.

About SCS Engineers
Since 1970, employee-owned SCS has delivered economically and environmentally sound solutions for solid waste management and other environmental projects throughout the world.  SCS has been rated the Number One Solid Waste engineering company by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for five years. In addition, SCS Engineers has ranked as one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms on the Zweig Letter Hot Firms List for six years. SCS provides engineering, construction, and long-term operations and maintenance services to private and public sector clients through a network of 47 offices in 23 states and worldwide.

For more information about SCS Engineers, please visit our website at www.scsengineers.com or contact service@scsengineers.com.

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