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Perini's Task Order for Power Restoration in Iraq Increased to $220 Million
Thursday, December 18, 2003 04:37 PM ET Printer-friendly version
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2003--Perini Corporation (AMEX: PCR, news) announces the increase of its Task Order with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) for additional power restoration work in Iraq. Since announcement of the original award for $66 Million, the scope of work and the value of the Task Order has increased to a total Task Order value of $220 Million.
The Task Order was awarded under Perini's Contingency Contract with COE's Transatlantic Programs Center to provide design-build, general construction, and operations and maintenance services in the U.S. Central Command's area of operations (CENTCOM). The maximum potential value of the contract, which was originally awarded in April for up to $100 million, has been increased to a ceiling of $500 million.
Perini's team includes Tetra Tech of Framingham, MA; POWER Engineers of Boise, Idaho; Willbros Group of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Nimrod/PPI of Dubai, U.A.E.; and Hart/ELS Security Services of the U.K.
Interested vendors and subcontractors may register on Perini's website www.perini.com. by clicking on the CENTCOM Task Force Restore Iraqi Electricity (SVR) icon.
Robert Band, President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "Perini has a long history of performing large scale construction projects, and has worked in many logistically challenging environments around the world. This project draws upon the company's depth of experience and construction management skills to provide exceptional service to the U.S. Department of Defense."
About Perini Corporation
Perini is known for its construction management and design-build services for U.S. government agencies, and for its hospitality and gaming, corrections, healthcare, sports, entertainment and educational expertise, as well as for large and complex civil construction projects.
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