Bechtel Recognizes Companies for Performance on Nuclear, Security and Environmental Projects

Subcontractors and Suppliers Honored for Commitment to Excellence and Quality

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May 07, 2015, 04:46 ET

RESTON, Va., May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel has recognized 27 companies for outstanding work on government projects with its annual Subcontractor and Supplier Recognition Awards. The awards honor the subcontractors and suppliers that supported Bechtel's Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit in nuclear power, environmental clean-up, defense, facility start-up, and nuclear security and operations during 2014.

The recipients of the top awards are:

Large Business Supplier of the Year – Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc., for work at the Blue Grass Chemical-Agent Destruction Pilot Plant, Richmond, Kentucky
Small Business Supplier of the Year – IONEX Research Corporation, for work at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, Richland, Washington
Large Business Subcontractor of the Year – Lasertel Inc, for work supporting Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California
Small Business Subcontractor of the Year – Hawthorne Machinery Company, for work supporting Kwajalein Range Services, Kwajalein Atoll, the Republic of the Marshall Islands

"Our vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers are integral team members on our projects and they do amazing, innovative work in extremely difficult places," said Craig Albert, president of the Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit. "These award recipients not only met our high standards for quality and performance and but also went above and beyond for mission delivery."

Companies were evaluated on multiple factors. They include: overall performance; the ability to deliver quality services/supplies on time; the ability to work collaboratively to meet milestones; and meeting or exceeding project expectations in aspects of safety, construction performance, technical expertise, and environmental compliance. Nominations were reviewed and approved by Bechtel procurement managers and project managers. Final recommendations were approved by senior leadership.

Bechtel's Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit is a leading provider to U.S., other governments, and the commercial nuclear power industry. Successful work includes many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, construction, environmental restoration, defense, energy, and national security.

Bechtel is committed to partnering with small businesses, suppliers, and vendors to provide the highest quality products and promote the best in sustainability while working together to complete our missions. These partnerships spur economic development in the communities where our employees live and work and help sustain the skills needed for future work.

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Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right—no matter how big, how complex, or how remote. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals. Since its founding in 1898, Bechtel has worked on more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents. Today, our 58,000 colleagues team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in 40 countries. www.bechtel.com.

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