ARCADIS Supports Wide Range of Department of Homeland Security Initiatives

ARNHEM, The Netherlands, March 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (NYSE EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design, engineering and management services company, announced today that it has been selected as a key member of the Program Management, Administrative, Clerical and Technical Services (PACTS) program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The PACTS contract has a potential period of performance of five years with a maximum value of $1.5 billion across all PACTS contract awardees. Thirty-four vendors have been identified by the DHS as service providers under this agreement.

The role of ARCADIS, as a large business engineering firm on a team led by LRS Federal (a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business), will be to provide a wide variety of engineering, planning and evaluation services in support of DHS projects. The ARCADIS services outlined under the PACTS subcontracting agreement involve engineering design and development, preparation of feasibility studies, design and planning, technical services to support construction and installation, and other aspects of supporting DHS activities. ARCADIS will provide engineers, scientists, project managers, regulatory specialists and other experts on awarded DHS projects.

"This is an outstanding opportunity to leverage our organizational strengths as well as our versatility," said Herb Dempsey, Principal in Charge for DHS at ARCADIS. "The contract reflects our ability to provide expertise and talent across a broad spectrum of engineering and construction specialties."

About ARCADIS:

ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, environment and buildings. We aim to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 15,000 employees and EUR 2.0 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions.

SOURCE ARCADIS NV

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