STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

AKEA
SBA
8(a)
Certified

Inc.

ABOUTUS

How to Reach Us

KEA,Inc.isaminority,verifiedservice
disabledveteranownedsmallbusiness
(SDVOSB)foundedin2003byU.S.veteran
andprofessionalengineerAnthonyJ.Kwan.
ThenameAKEAistheacronymforAnthonyKwan
EngineeringAssociates.

25105W.NewberryRd.
Newberry,FL32669
(352)4746124Telephone
(352)4746324Fax
www.akeainc.com

AKEAisamultidisciplinefirmproviding
comprehensiveengineering,design/build,and
environmentalservicestobothpublicandprivate
sectors.OnJuly17,2009,AKEAwascertifiedasa
participantintheSmallBusinessAdministrations8(a)
BusinessDevelopmentProgram.Ourmissionisto
provideourclientsprofessionalservicesutilizing
innovativetechnologiesandprovenmanagement
systems.Ourvisionistoberecognizedasthe
8(a)/SDVOSBofchoice.

Our Location
AKEA,Inc.islocatedinthetownofNewberryinNorth
CentralFlorida,afewmilesfromGainesville,homeof
theUniversityofFlorida,andwithinafewhoursdrive
fromJacksonville,Tampa,theSpaceCoast,and
Atlanta.

Ourservicesinclude:
Design/Build&ComprehensiveDesign
EnvironmentalStudies
Remediation&WasteDisposal

Ourcorevaluesare:
Duty,Honor,Country
Professionalism,Loyalty,HardWork
HonoringOurCommitments
Open,Honest,RespectfulCommunication

SBA8(a)Certified

OURSERVICES

Design/Build &
Comprehensive Design

Environmental
Studies

Remediation &
Waste Disposal

Design/Build

InnovativeInvestigative
Technologies,Geophysical
Surveys,andDirectMeasurement

CivilSiteEngineeringandDesign
StructuralEngineeringandDesign
MechanicalandElectricalDesign
Marine/WaterfrontEngineering
andDesign
Roadway,Pavement,and
IntersectionDesign
FacilityDesign,NewConstruction,
andRenovation

EnvironmentalImpactAnalysis
Processes/Preparationof
NationalEnvironmentalPolicyAct
(NEPA)Documents,i.e.,
EnvironmentalImpactStatement
(EIS)andRecordofDecision(ROD)
EnvironmentalManagement
SystemsComplianceAuditing

ConstructionManagement

Hazardous/UniversalMaterialand
WasteManagementPlanning

AntiTerroristForceProtection
(ATFP)EngineeringandDesign

HydrogeologyandGroundWater
Assessments

SurfaceWaterManagementand
Protection

IntegratedSolidWaste
Characterization,Management,
andRecycling

CostAnalysis
Permitting

GroundWaterModeling
EnvironmentalConservation

WetlandsStudiesand
Investigation

Multimedia(Air,Water,and
Waste)PermitApplication
Packages

ResourceConservationand
RecoveryAct(RCRA)Facility
AssessmentsandCorrective
Actions

ComprehensiveEnvironmental
Response,Compensation,and
LiabilityAct(CERCLA)
Investigations

EngineeringEvaluation/Cost
Analysis(EECA)
RiskAssessment
RemovalandInstallationof
AbovegroundStorageTanks(ASTs)
andUndergroundStorageTanks
(USTs)
IndustrialandHazardousWaste
Management
RemediationofContaminated
Sites
WasteTransportation,Disposal
and/orRecycling
FacilityDecommissioning,
Remediation,Demolition,and
Reclamation
ResourceConservationand
RecoveryAct(RCRA)/Superfund
AmendmentsandReauthorization
Act(SARA)RemedialAction
Activities(SoilandGroundWater)

ContaminatedSiteAssessments

PollutantFateandTransport

SpillPrevention,Control,and
Countermeasure(SPCC)Plansand
Programs

SBA8(a)Certified

LICENSES&CAPABILITIES
LICENSES

NAICS Codes

BoardofProfessionalEngineersLic.No.26693

236220

CommercialandInstitutionalBuilding
Construction(primary)

GeneralContractorCGC062515

236210

IndustrialBuildingConstruction

PlumbingContractorCFC1425873

237110

WaterandSewerLineandRelated
StructuresConstruction

237120

OilandGasPipelineandRelated
StructuresConstruction

ArchitectCorporationAA26002266

PollutantStorageSystemsContractorPCC1256801
RoofingContractorCCC1329363
GeologyBusinessGB517
API653AbovegroundStorageTankInspector#24744
API570PipingInspector#26289

STAFF EXPERTISE
Ourhighlyexperiencedemployeeshaveprovided
professionalservicestoawiderangeofclientsand
takeprideintheiroutstandinghistoryofrepeat
business.AKEAscoreseniorstaffaveragesmorethan
30yearsofprofessionalexperienceandhasworked
togetherasateamformorethan20years.
Ourstaffsexpertiseincludesbutisnotlimitedtothe
followingareas:
Design/Build
CivilEngineering
Mechanical,Electrical,Plumbing(MEP)
StructuralEngineering
ConstructionManagement
EnvironmentalEngineering
AntiTerroristForceProtection(ATFP)
EnergyAudits

237310

Highway,Street,andBridgeConstruction

237990

OtherHeavyandCivilEngineering
Construction

238110

PouredConcreteFoundationand
StructureContractors

238160

RoofingContractors

238210

ElectricalContractorsandOtherWiring
InstallationContractors

238330

FlooringContractors

238910

SitePreparationContractors

337127

InstitutionalFurnitureManufacturing

541310

ArchitecturalServices

541320

LandscapeArchitecturalServices

541330

EngineeringServices

541340

DraftingServices

541410

InteriorDesignServices

541620

EnvironmentalConsultingServices

541690

OtherScientificandTechnicalConsulting
Services

QUALITY COUNTS

541990

AllOtherProfessional,Scientific,and
TechnicalServices

TheAKEAqualityassurance/qualitycontrol(QA/QC)
programisintegratedintoeveryprojectthroughthe
managementteam.AKEApromiseseachclienta
partneringapproach,withsufficientresourcesand
expertisetomorethansatisfytheclientsneeds,and
constantcommunicationthroughoutallphasesofthe
project.AllAKEApersonnelarecommittedto
completingallprojectsontimeandwithinbudget,and
toensuringthatallclientsaresatisfiedbeyondtheir
expectations.Emphasisonqualityinallaspectsof
workhasresultedinAKEAwinningrepeatbusiness
fromadiversepublicandprivatesectorclientbase.

561730

LandscapingServices

562111

SolidWasteCollection

562112

HazardousWasteCollection

562910

RemediationServices

811310

CommercialandIndustrialMachineryand
Equipment(exceptAutomotiveand
Electronic)RepairandMaintenance

SBA8(a)Certified

KEYPERSONNEL

Anthony J. Kwan, President & Founder of AKEA, Inc.

ProfessionalEngineer,LEEDAccreditedProfessional
AnthonyJ.KwanisaveteranoftheUnitedStatesAir
ForceandformerB52crewmanandCommanderof
the5thCivilEngineeringSquadronatMinotAirForce
Base,inNorthDakota.Hissquadronwonrecognition
asBestCivilEngineeringSquadroninStrategicAir
Command.Heisaregisteredprofessionalengineer,
withaBachelorofScienceincivilengineeringfrom
TexasA&MUniversityandaMasterofSciencein
engineeringmanagementfromtheAirForceInstitute
ofTechnology.HeisalsoaLeadershipinEnergyand
EnvironmentalDesign(LEED)Accredited
Professional.

Mr.Kwansprofessionalexperienceincludesmore
than30yearsofmanagingcivilandengineering
projectsintheareasofregulatorycompliance,
environmentalsiteassessment,transactionaland
operationalauditing,hazardouswastemanagement,
andcivilengineeringconstruction.Hehasbeen
responsiblefornumerouscomplianceprojectsthat
haveincludedconductingstormwaterassessmentsof
installationindustrialactivitiessubjecttoregulation
undertheCleanWaterAct,conductingPollution
PreventionOpportunityAssessments(P2OAs),
developingandimplementingPollutionPrevention
(P2)plans,conductingEmergencyPlanning
CommunityRighttoKnowActchemicalinventories,
andconductingDefenseEnvironmentalRestoration
Program(nowMilitaryMunitionsResponseProgram)
inventorysitesurveysandevaluationsofformer
DepartmentofDefensesites.

Mr.Kwansareasofspecializationincludemulti
disciplinaryprojectmanagement;civiland
environmentalengineering;federalcontract
management;wastemanagement;P2plansandstorm
waterP2plans;spillpreventioncontroland
countermeasuresplans;environmentalassessments
andpermitting;andfederalregulations,including
ResourceConservationandRecoveryAct(RCRA);
ComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,
Compensation,andLiabilityAct(CERCLA)(commonly
knownasSuperfund);ToxicSubstancesControlAct
(TSCA);CleanWaterAct(CWA);andSuperfund
AmendmentsandReauthorizationAct(SARA).

SBA8(a)Certified

KEYPERSONNEL

Randall A. Hensley, P.E.

Stephen T. Steffe, P.E., LEED AP

RandallHensley,seniorelectrical
engineeratAKEA,hasmorethan
30yearsofelectricaldesign
experience,beginningasan
engineerintrainingatOdell
AssociatesinCharlotte,NC.He
wasformerlyaleadelectrical
engineerwithAffiliated
Engineers,aTop50designfirmspecializinginresearch
laboratoriesandhealthcarefacilities,andhespent
eightyearsasaconsultantinprivatepractice.His
diverseexperienceencompassesdesignfornewand
renovationwork,includingeducational,industrial,
commercial,government,religious,andhealthcare
facilities.Heisexperiencedinallphasesofproject
planning,fromconceptdesigndevelopmentto
constructiondocumentationtoconstruction
administrationthroughfinalprojectcloseout.

StephenSteffehasmorethan30
yearsofmechanicalengineering
experience.Hisdutieshave
includedHVAC,plumbing,andfire
protectiondesignforvarious
typesofprojectswithpackaged
watercooledheatpumps,central
heating,andcoolingplantswith
bothreciprocatingandcentrifugalchillercoolingand
hotwaterandsteamboilerheatingsystems.Hehas
designedheatrecoverysystemsforhighschool
facilitiesutilizingdomestichotwaterandenergy
recoverywheels,andmoistureremovalsystemsfor
swimmingpoolsutilizingbothventilationand
desiccantdryers.Hehasalsoprovidedconstruction
administrationservicesformorethan20yearsfor
bothnewandretrofitsystems,includingcoliseums,
arenas,ammunition/industrial/militaryfacilities,
universities,highschools,andmedicalfacilities.

AreasofSpecialization
Powerdistribution
Lightingdesign
Communicationsystemsdesign
Firealarmdetection
LightningprotectionforULmasterlabel

AreasofSpecialization
Heating,ventilation,andairconditioning
(HVAC)design
Interiorandexteriorplumbing
Wet/drysystemfireprotection
Constructionandenvironmentaloversight
CAEPIPEpipestressanalysis
High/medium/lowpressuresteamsystems
Airandwatercooledchilledwatersystems
Directdigitalcontrolsystems
TraneTraceenergyanalysis
Energyaudits

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BS,ElectricalEngineering,Universityof
Florida
ProfessionalEngineer:FL,GA,NC,OH

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BS,MechanicalEngineering,Kennedy
WesternUniversity(WY)
ProfessionalEngineer:AK,FL,GA,KY
LEEDAccreditedProfessional

SBA8(a)Certified

KEYPERSONNEL

Jeffrey R. Bergmann, P.E.

Sean S. Holway, P.E.

JeffBergmannhasmorethan
28yearsofprofessional
responsibilityformanagingcivil
andstructuralengineering
projectsintheareasofstructural
andcivilengineeringdesignand
construction,andregulatory
compliance.Hehasextensive
experienceinstructuralandcivilengineeringdesign,
permitting,andconstruction.Hehasmanagedlarge
testingandevaluationprojectsforSandiaandLos
AlamosNationalLaboratoriesandWhiteSandsMissile
Range,aswellaslargelanddevelopmentprojectsfor
privateandgovernmentclients,andlargestructural
andcivilinfrastructureconstructionprojects.Hehas
heldDepartmentofEnergy(DOE)andDepartmentof
Defense(DOD)Qlevelsecurityclearances.

SeanHolwayisacivilengineer
witheightyearsofexperiencein
constructionanddesignproject
management,costestimating,
residentialandcommercial
development,stormwaterdesign
andpermitting,utilitiesdesign
andpermitting,NPDESstorm
waterpermitting,roadwaydesignandpermitting,
civil/sitedesign,andregulatorycomplianceand
environmentalsiteassessments.Hehasmanaged
variousprojectsfromconceptthroughconstruction
andhasexperienceinhydrologic,hydraulic,andwater
qualityanalyses.Hiscomputerexperienceincludes
stormwaterandutilitiesmodelingsoftwaresuchas
ICPR,ASAD,StormCAD,WaterCAD,PONDS,HECRAS,
andGeopakDrainage,aswellasplansproduction
softwaresuchasAutoCADandMicroStationwith
Geopak.

AreasofSpecialization
Structuralanalysisanddesign
Structuralforensicanalysis
Finiteelementanalysis
Prestressed/posttensionedconcretedesign
Civilengineeringandsitedevelopment
Roadwaydesignandconstruction
Waterdistributiondesignandconstruction
Wastewatercollectiondesignand
construction
Environmentalpermittingandregulatory
compliance
NPDESstormwaterpermitting
Surfacewatermanagementdesignand
construction

AreasofSpecialization
Constructionprojectmanagement
Designprojectmanagement
Design/buildteamintegration
Costestimating
Residentialandcommercialdevelopment
Utilitiesdesignandpermitting
Stormwaterdesignandpermitting
NPDESstormwaterpermitting
Roadwaydesignandpermitting,including
FloridaDepartmentofTransportation(FDOT)
Civilengineeringdesign/sitedevelopment
Constructionandenvironmentaloversight
Regulatorycompliance/environmentalsite
assessments
Waterresources/hydrologicstudies

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BS,CivilEngineering,UniversityofNew
Mexico
ProfessionalEngineer:AZ,FL,ID,NM

SBA8(a)Certified

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BS,CivilEngineering,UniversityofCentral
Florida
ProfessionalEngineer:FL

KEYPERSONNEL

Theresa A. Hensley

Chad J. Fralick, P.E.

TerryeHensleyhasmorethan25
yearsofexperiencesupporting
andmanagingvariousaspectsof
constructionandmanufacturing
organizations.Herexperienceand
trainingincludesmaintainingand
reportingcompanyfinancials,
overseeingcompanyoperations,
preparingprojectschedules,editinggovernment
writtenspecificationsusingSpecsIntact,identifying
anddocumentingbothcostbenefitandquality
processimprovements;certificationinlean
manufacturing,withemphasisonprocess
standardizationtoincreasethroughputandimprove
quality;conductingprocessfailuremodesandeffects
analyses(FMEAs)toidentifyrootcausesofprocessing
errorsandassistinredesignofprocessesaffectedby
productredesignorregulatorychanges;collecting
manufacturingrequirementsinthedesignofa
productiondatabase;andmanagingprojectsincluding
buildingconstruction,updatingtraining
documentation,andleadinganewlydeveloped
producttomarket.

ChadFralickhasfiveyearsof
experienceinelectrical
engineering.Hisexperience
includespower,lighting,lightning
protection,dataraceway,andfire
alarmdesignforhospitals,office
spaces,churches,hotels,
apartments,schools,restaurants,
stateparks,parkinggarages,andmilitaryfacilities.He
alsoperformselectricalstudieswhichincludeshort
circuit,voltagedrop,arcflashhazard,andelectrical
loadanalyses.Hisprojectinvolvementhasincluded
siteinvestigations,projectmeetings,design,design
narratives,drafting,calculations,specifications,cost
estimates,andshopdrawingreview.
AreasofSpecialization
Powerdistributiondesignandcalculations
Lightingdesign
Lightningprotection
SKMPowerTools
AutoCAD2010andProENGINEER
MicrosoftExcel
HTML

AreasofSpecialization
QuickBooksfinancials
SureTrakscheduling
SpecsIntactspecificationwriting
Businessandmanufacturingprocess
improvementdocumentation
Projectmanagement:construction,business,
manufacturing
Developmentofstandardoperating
procedures/policiesandprocedures
Datacollectionandreporting
Developmentofperformancemeasurements
Leanmanufacturing
Facilitiesplanning

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BS,MS,ElectricalEngineering,Universityof
Florida
ProfessionalEngineer:FL
U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersConstruction
QualityManagementforContractors

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BS,Mathematics,UniversityofFlorida
MS,IndustrialandSystemsEngineering,
UniversityofFlorida
CertifiedinLeanManufacturing
SpecsIntactSpecialist

SBA8(a)Certified

KEYPERSONNEL

Thomas H. Gyllstrom, AIA, LEED AP

Paige Poole, R.A.

ThomasGyllstromisaregistered
architectwith38yearsof
experienceindesigningand
managingcomplexprojects
involvingbothnewconstruction
andrenovationstohealthcare,
laboratories,highereducation,
andinstitutionalprojectsfor
private,public/institutional,andgovernmentclients.
Hisextensiveexperiencewiththeseclientsand
buildingtypeshashonedhisskillsinlisteningand
understandingtheclientsneedsandissues,
marshalingtheappropriatelevelofexpertiseto
addressthoseneedsandissues,developingasolution
throughconsensusbuildingwiththeclientandteam
ofexperts,managingtheimplementationeffort,and
servingtheclientbeyondtheprojectcompletion.Heis
aLEEDaccreditedprofessionalandhasbothLEED
registeredbuildingsandawardsforsustainabledesign.
TheAmericanInstituteofArchitectshasawardedboth
stateandlocalchapterbuildingdesignawardsforhis
designleadershipefforts.

PaigePooleisanarchitectwith
morethan40yearsofexperience
inresidentialandcommercial
design.Hehasmanagedvarious
projectsfromconceptthrough
construction,andhisdesign
experienceincludesdoctors
offices,ambulatorysurgical
facilities,multistorybankandofficebuildings,church
facilities,multifamilyhousingandcondominiums,and
educationalfacilityrenovations.Hisclientshave
includedtheUniversityofFlorida,SantaFe
CommunityCollege,EglinAirForceBase,andNaval
SupportActivityPanamaCity.Hiscomputer
experienceincludesAutoCAD2010andMicroStation.
AreasofSpecialization
Planningandbuildingdesigns
Residentialandcommercialdesign
Utilitiesdesignandpermitting
Constructionandenvironmentaloversight
Regulatorycompliance/environmentalsite
assessments

AreasofSpecialization
Healthcareplanninganddesign
Laboratoryplanninganddesign
Highereducationalplanninganddesign
Sustainabledesign
MultipleAHJs(AuthorityHavingJurisdiction)
coordination/management
Buildingenvelopecommissioning

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BachelorofArchitecture,UniversityofFlorida
RegisteredArchitect:FL

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BachelorofArchitecture,UniversityofIllinois
MA,BusinessAdministration,Universityof
Illinois
RegisteredArchitect:FL,WI,AR
LEEDAccreditedProfessional
NCARBcertified

SBA8(a)Certified

KEYPERSONNEL

Michael D. Tootle, P.E., LEED AP

Stephen A. Denahan, P.G.

MichaelTootleisaseniorcivil
engineerwith20yearsof
experienceinstormwaterdesign
andNationalPollutantDischarge
EliminationSystem(NPDES)storm
waterpermitting,roadwaydesign,
civilandsitedesign,erosionand
sedimentcontrol,regulatory
complianceandenvironmentalassessments,
hazardousmaterials,hazardouswaste,pollution
prevention,constructionmanagement,andTitleII
constructionoversight.Heisanaccredited
professionalinLeadershipinEnergyand
EnvironmentalDesign(LEED)greenbuildingprinciples,
andhehasexperienceinhydrologic,hydraulic,and
waterqualityanalyses.Hiscomputerexperience
includessoftwaremodeling,consultingandinstruction
inhydraulicsandhydrologyapplications.

StephenDenahanhasmorethan
40yearsofexperienceasa
geologist.Hisdutieshave
includedprogramandproject
management,contamination
assessment,geophysical
techniques,hazardouswaste
management,engineering
geology,andsinkholeassessment.Hehasmanaged
largeinterdisciplinaryhazardouswasteprojectsand
hehasextensiveexperienceintheuseofgeophysical
andchemicalscreeningtechniquesincontamination
assessmenttasks.
AreasofSpecialization
NationalEnvironmentalPolicyAct(NEPA)
Environmentalimpactassessmentsand
conservation
Hydrogeologyandgroundwaterassessments
Integratedsolidwastecharacterization,
management,andrecycling
Groundwatermodeling
Wetlandsstudiesandinvestigation
Multimedia(air,water,waste)permit
applications
RCRAFacilityAssessmentsandCERCLA
investigations
Contaminatedsiteassessments
Humanandecologicalriskassessment
Preparationoftechnicalplans(work,field
sampling,qualitycontrol,laboratoryquality
assurance,healthandsafety,investigation
derivedwaste)
Environmentalsampling:soil,groundwater
(includinglowflowsampling),sediment,
surfacewater

AreasofSpecialization
Stormwaterdesignandpermitting
NPDESstormwaterpermitting
Roadwaydesign
Civilengineeringdesignandsitedevelopment
Erosion,sediment,andpollutioncontrol
design
Regulatorycomplianceandenvironmental
assessments
Hazardousmaterials,hazardouswaste,
pollutionprevention
Waterresources,hydrologicstudies
Constructionmanagement
Constructionandenvironmentaloversight
Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BS,MS,CivilEngineering,UniversityofFlorida
ProfessionalEngineer:FL
LEEDAccreditedProfessional
U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersConstruction
QualityManagementforContractors

SBA8(a)Certified

Education,Licenses,Registrations,Certifications
BS,Geology,UniversityofFlorida
ProfessionalGeologist:FL,IN

REPRESENTATIVECLIENTS
TheAKEAteam,throughcompanyandemployeepersonalexperience,hasprovidedservicestothefollowing
clients(partiallist):

AirForceCenterforEngineering
andtheEnvironment(AFCEE)

U.S.AirForce

ApexEnvironmental

ColumbusAFB,MS

ComputerScienceCorporation

DefenseLogisticsAgency(DLA)

EglinAFB,FL

EarthTech

FederalLawEnforcement
TrainingCenter(FLETC)

MacDillAFB,FL

FloridaPowerCorporation

FloridaDepartmentof
Transportation(FDOT)

MoodyAFB,GA

GeneralElectric

PatrickAFB,FL

GeneralPhysics

FloridaGovernmentAgencies

RobinsAFB,GA

HeeryInternational

AlachuaCounty

U.S.Army

InstituteofFoodandAgricultural
Science

BrevardCounty

ArmyEnvironmentalCenter

HillsboroughCounty

FortBragg,NC

MACTEC,Inc.(nowAMEC)

MarionCounty

FortGordon,GA

MiamiDadeCounty

FortJackson,SC

NorthFloridaRegionalMedical
Center

OrangeCounty

FortMcPherson,GA

PascoCounty

FortStewart,GA

PinellasCounty

U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers
Charleston,SC

SouthwestFloridaWater
ManagementDistrict

Huntsville,AL

St.JohnsRiverWater
ManagementDistrict
FloridaSchoolDistricts
AlachuaCounty
BradfordCounty
ClayCounty
PutnamCounty

Savannah,GA

Atlanta,GA
Gainesville,FL

NavalFacilitiesEngineering
CommandSoutheast(NAVFACSE)

LakeCity,FL

NavalSubmarineBase,Kings
Bay,GA

Miami,FL
Tampa,FL
WestPalmBeach,FL
U.S.Fish&WildlifeService
U.S.PostalService

CampSantiago,PR

U.S.SecretService

SBA8(a)Certified

UniversityofFlorida

WestonSolutions

NationalParkService

MCLBAlbany,GA

ShandsHealthCare

Mobile,AL

U.S.DepartmentofVeterans
Affairs(VAMedicalCenters)

NSMayport,FL

SantaFeCommunityCollege

WesternWasteIndustriesand
WasteManagement

U.S.DepartmentofAgriculture

NASJacksonville,FL

SAIC

Jacksonville,FL

U.S.CoastGuard

SuwanneeCounty

PittsburghPaintandGlass

TASKORDERCONTRACTS

Master IDIQ Contract for ArchitectEngineer Services for Atlanta VA

Medical Center

Issuedby:Dept.ofVeteransAffairs,Decatur,GA
Maximumdollaramount:$3million
Duration:Maximum4years

ThiscontractawardedtoAKEAcallsforprofessional
architectengineerservicesforvariousVAprojects.
Servicesincludebutarenotlimitedtocomplete
designandconstructiondocumentswhicharebased
oncompleteandthoroughsiteinvestigation,
verificationofasbuiltdrawings,analysisofutility
systems,necessarydetaileddrawings,contract
specifications,reproductionofallnecessary
documents,accurateestimatesandcalculation,and
constructionperiodservices.Tasksincludebutarenot
limitedtoarchitectural,mechanical,plumbing,
electrical,civil,andstructural.Requireddesign
submissionsmayincludebutarenotlimitedto
conceptual,25%,50%,75%,100%,andfinal.Task
orderstodatehaveincludedthefollowingdesign
projects.
FuelUndergroundStorageTank(UST)
Remediation
InstallStackEconomizerHeat
WaterStorageFacility
EncloseResearchAtrium
Expand/ReplaceDirectDigitalControls

IDIQ Contract for Architect-Engineer

Services for VISN 8 Medical Centers
Issuedby:Dept.ofVeteransAffairs,BayPines,FL
Maximumdollaramount:$3million
Duration:Maximum3years
AKEAwasawardedthisindefinitedelivery/indefinite
quantity(IDIQ)contracttosupplyarchitectengineer
servicesfortheVeteransIntegratedSystemNetwork
(VISN)8medicalcenters,whichincludeBayPinesVA
HealthcareSystem,MiamiVAHealthcareSystem,
NorthFlorida/SouthGeorgiaVeteransHealthSystem,
OrlandoVAMedicalCenter,VACaribbeanHealthCare
System(SanJuan),JamesA.HaleyVAMedicalCenter
Tampa,andWestPalmBeachVAMedicalCenter.The
contractcallsforAKEAtofurnishalllabor,materials,
equipment,andsupervisionfortaskordersissued
underthiscontract.Completedandongoingprojects
todateincludethefollowing.
RenovateKitchenB1(Gainesville)
EastSideRetainingPondStudy(Gainesville)
ElectricalSystemStudies(Orlando)
DesignforSPDAreaRenovation(Orlando)
IncineratorFeasibilityStudy(Gainesville)
FisherHouseSitePreparation(Gainesville)
LaundryDryerExhaustSystems(Miami)

SBA8(a)Certified

TASKORDERCONTRACTS

BOA for Design-Build

Miscellaneous Construction
at Moody Air Force Base, GA

Issuedby:23ContractingSquadronFA4830
Maximumdollaramount:$3.5million
Duration:Maximum5years

IDIQ Contract for Construction,

Maintenance, Repair & Other Services
at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, GA

ThisBasicOrderingAgreement(BOA)wasawardedto
AKEAfordesignbuildmiscellaneousconstruction
projectsforMoodyAirForceBase,GA.Individualtask
ordersmaybeplacedagainstthisagreementforupto
5years,withamaximum$3.5milliondollarvaluefor
alltaskorders.TheagreementcallsforAKEAto
providematerials,supplies,parts(includingsystem
components),labor,supervision,management,
equipment,transportation,andotheritemsand
servicesnecessarytoperformdesign,construction,
repair,andalterationofrealpropertyatMoodyAir
ForceBase.TaskorderstodateunderthisBOAhave
includedthefollowingprojects.
DesignandInstallSolarPhotovoltaicPanels
onBuilding105
DesignandConstructSolarThermalHot
WaterSysteminBuilding571
DesignandInstallLowFlowShowerheadsand
Faucets

Issuedby:NAVFACSE,PWDKingsBay
Maximumdollaramount:$4million
Duration:Maximum36months
AKEAwasrecentlyawardedthis$4millionIDIQ
contracttoprovidefacilitiesandpublicworksrelated
construction,environmentalstudies,repair,alteration,
andmaintenance,includingplanningandengineering,
primarilyforKingsBayNavalSubmarineBase,GA.The
contractcallsforallprojectmanagement,planning,
estimating,labor,transportation,materials,
equipment,tools,supervision,incidentaldesign,and
allothercostsnecessarytofulfilltherequirementsof
eachcontracttaskorder.Preparationofcontractor
proposalsandtaskorderperformanceshallrequire
managingandcoordinatingnumerousprojectsand
subcontractorssimultaneously.Taskorderstodate
haveincludedthefollowingprojects.
ReplaceFamilyHousingTransformers
ReplaceSwitchgearatBuilding3038

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Aircraft Refueling System

POL Facility

Construction of P-190 Aircraft Refueling

System, Naval Station Mayport, FL

Design and
Construction of
Petroleum, Oil,
Lubricants (POL)
Facility, Naval
Station Mayport, FL

ThisAKEAproject,underaNAVFACSEcontract,called
fortheinstallationofanaircraft(helicopter)hotpit
directfuelingsystem(designbyU.S.Navy).Operating
helicoptersstationedatNSMayportwerebeing
refueledontheparkingapronatHangar1552using
tacticalrefuelertrucks.Theaircraftdirectfueling
systemreplacedtheuseofthetrucksforhelicopter
refueling.Thedirectfuelingsystemisbasedona
pressurized,recirculatingfuelingsystem,includingfuel
returnpipingfromthesingleaircraftdirectfueling
station(pantograph)locationtothetwoexistingJP5
operatingstoragetanks.Thetwoexisting15,000
gallonJP5abovegroundstoragetanks(ASTs)were
modifiedtosupportthenewaircraftdirectfueling
system.

AKEAwascontracted
byNAVFACSEtodesign
andconstructanew
1,600squarefootPOL
operations,sampling,
andtestingfacilityto
accommodateNSMayportsAviationFuelsDivision.
(Thecontractalsocalledforconstructionofanew
aircraftrefuelingsystem.)Exteriormaterialsand
finishesforthePOLfacilitywerematchedtobe
visuallycomplementaryandarchitecturallycompatible
withtheadjacentAirTrafficControlTower,Building
2215.ThedesignofthisprojectmeetsallATFP
standardsandEPAct2005criteria,andwascertified
LEEDSilver.Theprojectalsoincludeddemolitionof
Building18(theexistingPOLlaboratory),once
constructionofthenewfacilitywascomplete.

Installationofthesingleaircraftdirectfuelingstation
includedrefuelingcontrolvalves,fuelingstation
meter,fuelingstationventuri,swiveljoints,fueling
hose,pressuregauges,fittings,andpantograph
sectionstoencompassacompletesystem.Fueling
pumpsandfilter/separatorswereprovidedand
installedneartheexistingfuelstoragetanks.All
undergroundfuellinesarepremanufactureddual
wallcontainmentpipelines,withacontinuousleak
detectioncableinstalled.Undergroundfuellineswere
installedundertheaircraftparkingaproninan
undergroundcasementpipe.Allundergroundpiping
wasinstalledbyhorizontaldirectionaldrilling(HDD)
methodswithoutdisturbanceoftheactiveaircraft
apron.

SBA8(a)Certified

U.S.Navywaspresented
withLEEDSilverAward.

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Blast Booth 5

Building 797 Mezzanine

Design/Build Office Mezzanine, Building 797,
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
Theprojectincludeddesignandconstructionofan
officemezzaninewithinBuilding797.Thenewoffice
mezzanineisapproximately19x103feetinsizeand
providesadministrativeofficespaceforupto22
people.The2storystructurehasanenclosedoffice
spaceontheseconddeckandanopenworkspaceon
thefirstdeck.Thefirstdeckprovidesadequate
lightingandcanfunctionasworkshopspace.The
mezzanineissupportedonsteelcolumnswithsteel
beams.Theclearspaceunderthemezzaninehasa12
footclearance.Aheightof9feetismaintained
throughoutthenewofficespace.Themezzanine
officespaceandtheclearspaceunderthemezzanine
arebothsprinklered.Thesmallofficeincludingair
conditioningductworkleadingtothemainductwas
demolished.Asetofdoubledoorstotheofficespace
wasprovidedtoaccommodatefurnitureand
computerequipmentinstalls.Constructionincluded
carpetandbase,paint,suspendedceiling,lighting,
electricalwiringanddevices,fireprotection,data
cabling,andHVAC.Theexistingwarehousefloorwas
repaired,refinished,andsealedtomatchexisting
conditions.

Design/Build Expansion of Building 2236 and

Extension of Blast Booth 5, Marine Corps
Logistics Base, Albany, GA
TheoverallintentofthisprojectwastoexpandBlast
Booth5,andtheareasurroundingit,toaccommodate
largerequipment.Theprojectincludedremovalofthe
existingmetalrampinfrontoftheblastbooth,all
bollardsinfrontoftheblastboothandaroundthe
columnsnearthenewextensionline,theexistingroll
updoorinfrontoftheblastboothforreuse,a
pedestriandoor,andBuilding2250sconcreteramp.
Theprojectcalledforinstallationofanewramp
accesstotheextendedBlastBooth5and
reconfigurationoftherampadjacenttoBuilding2250,
toallowstraightaccesstotheblastbooth.Major
elementsincludedonenew24x18footprefabricated
blastboothextension,reuseofonerollupdoor,
buildingextensiontoaccommodatethenewblast
booth,demolitionandreconfigurationofoneconcrete
19x18footramp,removalandreinstallationofone
existing146x16footmetalramp,removalofold
bollardsandinstallationofnewbollardsatcritical
locations,extensionofthehoistrailsystem,relocation
ofguttersandsignageasrequired,fireprotectionto
theblastboothandmakeupairunit,andremovalof
existingductworkfrommakeupairunittoBlastBooth
5andthereinstallationatblastboothextension.

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Pistol Qualifying Range

Satellite Fire Station

Design Satellite Fire Station, Marine Corps
Logistics Base, Albany, GA
Thisprojectinvolveddesignofa7,000squarefoot
satellitefirestationforaoneenginecompany,
including18parkingspaces.AKEAwasthedesign
contractor.Thedesignincludedallutilities,paving,
drainage,andsiteimprovements.Themissionofthe
facilityistoaccommodatediversefunctions,including
sophisticatedcommunicationsystems,housing,
recreation,administration,training,education,
equipmentandvehiclestorage,equipment
maintenance,andsecurestorage.Specificallynotedto
beofprimaryimportancewere(1)maximizationof
safety,(2)accommodationofwidestrangeofusesfor
missions,(3)satisfactionofenvironmentalconcerns,
and(4)provisionforfutureexpansionofapparatus
bayanddormitoryfacilities.

Range 17 Pistol Qualifying Range, Camp

Santiago, PR
Thisconstructionprojectwastocompleteportionsof
theleftsideofthePuertoRicoArmyNationalGuard
Range17,aswellastoaddressthefunctionalityand
safetycharacteristicsofbothsidesoftherange.AKEA
procuredandinstalledmarkersfortheleft15lanesas
providedbythedesignandtobeconsistentwiththe
rightsideoftherange;linkedapowercircuitground
toeachemplacementgroundateachemplacement,
creatingacommongroundforallequipment;
providedandbonded3feetof#6AWGbarecopper
wiretoeachemplacement;constructedwalkinglanes
ontheleftsideofthefiringrangeasprovidedbythe
designandconsistentwiththerightsideoftherange;
providefilteredfilldirt(nolargestones)totheberms
toprovidesufficientprotectionfrombullets;installed
sandbagsonsidesoftargetemplacementsthathad
exposedconcretewherefilldirtwasnotfeasibledue
toslopeandwalklaneconstraints(lanesideoftargets
only);providedwatershedmethodforrightsideof
rightlanes;andabatedricochethazardattheback
endoftherangeontherightsidebyexcavatingrock
fromwallandroughgradinginamannersimilarto
whathadbeencompletedontheleftsideofthe
range.

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Building 1410 & Hangar 1403 Repairs

Repairs to Building 1410 and Hangar 1403,
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort
Worth, Fort Worth, TX

AKEAassubcontractorprovidedthedesignservices
forthisdesign/buildrenovationtotwobuildingsat
NASJRBFortWorth.Therenovationsincludedadding
3,000squarefeetofofficespace,HVACandelectrical
upgrades,securityupgrades,additionalrestroom
facilities,replacementofexteriorwindows,and
generalinteriorfinishupgrades.Inaddition,acrane
wasreplacedinthehangar.AKEApersonnelprovided
engineeringservicesnecessarytoproducefinalplans
andspecifications.Adesignanalysisreportwas
developedthatincludedalldesigncharts,tables,
drawings,andphotographs.

Hangar 1050 Repairs

Repairs to Hangar 1050, Naval Air Station Joint

Reserve Base Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX

AKEAassubcontractorprovidedthedesignservices
forthisdesign/buildrenovationtoahangaratNASJRB
FortWorth.Therenovationsincludeda12x16foot
flightjacketstoragemezzanine,HVACandelectrical
upgrades,replacingtheexistingaircompressor
locatedinthemechanicalroomatthenorthendof
thebuilding,additionalrestroomfacilities,
replacementofexteriorwindows,andgeneralinterior
finishupgrades.Inaddition,theexistingalcoveentry
onthewestsideofTower2wasenclosedtocreatea
quarterdeckapproximately20feetwideby30feet
long,includinganextensionoftheexistingcorridor.
AKEApersonnelprovidedengineeringservices
necessarytoproducefinalplansandspecifications.A
designanalysisreportwasdevelopedthatincludedall
designcharts,tables,drawings,andphotographs.

SBA8(a)Certified

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Fuel UST Remediation

Design Fuel Underground Storage Tank (UST)

Remediation, Atlanta VA Medical Center,
Decatur, GA
AKEAwascontractedtoprovideinvestigativeservices
anddesignforremediationoftwoexisting25,000
gallonfuelUSTsinthecourtyardareaoftheAtlanta
VAMedicalCenter.TheUSTshadbeenoperatingsince
circa1976butrequiredremovalandreplacementwith
doublewallUSTsinaccordancewithEPAmandate(40
CFR280).TheexistingUSTs,whichprovidedNo.2fuel
tothreeboilers,weresinglewallsteeltanksburied
approximately10feetdeep.Theprojectwas
conductedinthreemajorphases:(1)constructionofa
temporaryfuelsystemwhichwouldservethethree
boilersduringremovaloftheexistingtanksand
installationofthenewtanks,andwouldbecome
permanentoncethenewsystemwasfullyfunctional;
(2)removalofthetwoexistingUSTsandallassociated
pipingandmonitoringequipment;and(3)installation
oftwonew20,000gallonstoragetanksinaconcrete
vault,installationofdoublewalledpipingand
associatedexplosionproofelectricalservice,and
controlforthenewthreeboilerfuelsystem.

1-Million-Gallon Water Storage Tank

Design/Build Elevated Storage Tank, Miami VA
Healthcare System, Miami, FL
Projecttoprovideaonemilliongallonwatertoweras
asourceofpotablewatertosupplytheMiamiVA
Hospitalforsevendayemergencycapacity.Scope
includedinstallationofelevatedsteel,foodgrade,
holdingtank,associatedpumping,pipingandcontrol
systems,andawatertreatmentsystem.Water
treatmentwillbeprovidedtominimizepossibilityof
contamination,andboosterpumpswillprovidethe
necessarywaterpressuretosupplywatertotheupper
floorsofthehospital.Pumps,power,controls,and
waterchlorinationequipmentarehousedwithinthe
baseofthetower.AKEAprovidedcompletestructural,
stormwater,mechanical,electrical,andplumbing
design,andwasalsoprimecontractoronthisproject.

SBA8(a)Certified

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Expand ICU

Architectural/Engineering Design to Provide

Intensive Care Unit, Malcom Randall VA
Medical Center, Gainesville, FL

Thiscurrentprojectrequirescompletedesign
documentation(plansandspecifications)for
renovationoftwoexistingpatientwards,2Aand2B,
intoanewintensivecareunitlocatedonthesecond
floorofmainhospitalBuilding1.Initialrequirements
includedprovisionsfor30beds,anddirectionto
encloseapproximately2,300squarefeetofopenair
patiointousableICUfloorspace.Basedonongoing
designmeetingswiththeVAstaffincluding
administration,engineering,andnursingthenew
designwillprovidefor18patientrooms,including2
isolationrooms,andforapproximately25percentof
thepatioareatobeenclosedtoaccommodateanew
waitingroomandaportionofthestafflounge.The
projectdesignincorporatesallarchitecturaland
engineeringdisciplinesneededtoensureacomplete
andfunctionalICU,inaccordancewithVA
constructionstandards,specifications,anddesign
guides,andcurrentcodesandstandardsincludingbut
notlimitedtoNFPA,JCAHO,andOSHA.

Enclose Research Atrium

Design to Enclose Research Atrium, Atlanta VA
Medical Center, Decatur, GA
Ongoingprojectfordesigntoenclosetheresearch
atriumofBuildingAattheAtlantaVAMC.Theexisting
atriumspansanapproximatefloorspaceof864
squarefeetateachofthesecond,third,fourth,and
fifthfloorsoftheClinicalAdditionbuilding.Enclosing
thisspacewouldyieldanadditional3,460squarefeet
primarilyforadministrativeuse.Theprojectentaileda
partialstructuralanalysisofamajorportionofthe
existingmedicalcenter.Thenewatriumfloorsystem
isrequiredtointergratewiththeexistingfloorsystem
andlateralresistingelementsoftheexistingbuilding.

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Parking Garages Phases 1, 2 & 3

Construct Parking Garage, Expand Parking Garage (Phase 2), and Construct Parking Garage
(Phase 3), Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL
AKEAwasawardedthreeseparatecontractsto
providedesign,permitting,andconstruction
administrationservicesforthreestandaloneparking
garagesfortheMalcomRandallVAMedicalCenterin
Gainesville,FL.

documents,permitting,andconstruction
administration.Foreachproject,AKEAprovideda
projectneedsanalysisaswellassiteselectionanalysis
todevelopthebestuseandthebestlocationbefore
theconceptwasdevelopedandpresented.The
evaluationalsoincludedfunctionaldesignissues,
constructioncost,andpermittingconstraints.

Thefirstparkinggarage(5levels,637spaces,219,207
squarefeet)wasrecentlyopenedforuse.AKEAhas
alsocompletedthedesignforthesecondparking
garage(5levels,478spaces,175,270squarefeet).The
designofthefirstandsecondgaragesincludesa
provisiontoconnectthestandalonegaragesina
futurephase.Designisunderwayonthethirdparking
garage(7levels,1,000spaces,350,000squarefeet).

Thesehighlyvisibleprojectspresenteduniquedesign
challengesincludinganaugercastpilefoundation,
uninterruptedhospitaloperations,andheightand
operationalrestrictionsduetoanadjacentactive
heliportservinganearbyhospital.AKEApresented
alternativedesignsolutionstomeetthespecificneeds
oftheclient.Workingcloselywiththeclienttoreview
andapprovealternativeshasresultedinsignificant
projectsavingstodate.

Uponcompletionofthesethreecontracts,atotalof
2,115parkingspaceswillbeavailableinanarea
greaterthan744,000squarefeet.

Thedesignfeeforthethreeparkinggarageprojectsis
$1.6million,andtheconstructionfeeisestimatedat
$21.5million.

Tasksforallthreeprojectsincludesiteselectionand
alternativesanalysis,schematicdesign,design
development,preparationofconstruction

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Electrical System Studies

Facility Master Plan

Electrical System Studies, VA Medical Center,

Orlando, FL

North Florida/South Georgia Facility Master

Plan Study, VA Medical Centers, Gainesville &
Lake City, FL

Inthefallof2011,constructionwascompletedatthe
MalcomRandallVAMedicalCenterinGainesvilleofa
newbedtowerthatreplaced238bedsinmultibed
wardswithsinglepatientrooms(designedbyFlad
Associates).Oncethepatientbedsweremovedtothe
newtower,approximately65,000departmentalgross
squarefeet(dgsf)ofspacebecomeavailable.In
anticipationoftheavailablespace,theAKEA/Flad
teamwascontractedtoprepareamasterspaceplan,
notonlyfortheGainesvilleMedicalCenterbutforthe
LakeCityfacilityaswell.Itwasdeterminedthatthe
Gainesvillefacilityhadanadditionaldeficitofalmost
500,000squarefeetduetoprogram/functional
deficiencies,VAcriteriadeficiencies,and2015growth
projectionsforthevariousservices.AKEA/Fladwas
taskedtocompleteaplanthatbackfillsthevacant
spaceandaccommodatestheneededspacein
renovatedornewspace.LakeCityisamuchsmaller
facilitythanGainesvillebuthassimilarcriteria
deficienciesthatmustbecorrectedinthemasterplan.

AKEAperformedelectricalsystemstudiesofexisting
campusfacilitiesattheOrlandoVAMedicalCenter.
Thestudieswerebasedonthemostcurrentdata
obtainedfromfieldinvestigationsandinformation
derivedfromasbuiltdrawingsandfromstaff
familiarityandknowledgeofthefacilityelectrical
systems,inadditiontopersonalinspectionofthe
distributionsystembyAKEAelectricalengineering
staff.Thefacilitiesstudiesencompassedatotalof
nearly480,000squarefeetoverseveralbuildings,
includingthe214,925squarefootmainhospital
building,the62,523squarefootCommunityLiving
Center,andthe148,500squarefootLakemont
Campus,whichservesastheadministration
headquarters.AKEAprovidedafinalreportforeach
facilitythatincludedupdatedonelinediagrams,short
circuitanalysis,arcflashhazardanalysis,voltagedrop
calculations,timecurrentcoordinationstudyand
drawings,andalistofobservedNECviolations.The
reportincludedrecommendedimprovementsand
associatedcoststocorrectdeficiencies.AKEA
additionallyprovidedlabelsindicatingarcflashhazard
categoriesandappropriatepersonalprotective
equipment(PPE)foreachelectricaldevicestudied.

TheAKEAteamprovidedprojectmanagementservices
includingschedulinganddocumentingallmeetings,
coordinatingreportproduction,andadheringto
projectscheduleandbudget;collectingdatafromVA
providedreportsand/orfromobservationincluding
butnotlimitedtospacerequirements,staffing,and
waittimes,patientflow,adjacentservices,andleased
spacedata;andhighlevelinvestigationofexisting
buildingconditions,basedonexistingdata.Two
separatestudieswereconductedsequentiallybutin
parallel(oneforeachcampus)andasinglereportwas
presentedforboth.Thefinalreportfocusedonafive
yearvisionyetincorporatinganyknownprojects
beyondthefiveyears.

SBA8(a)Certified

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Water Tower Feasibility Study

750,000-Gallon Water Storage Facility

A/E Feasibility Study Water Tower Study,

Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA

Design Water Storage Facility, Atlanta VA

Medical Center, Decatur, GA

AKEAwasretainedbytheVAtoconductawater
towerfeasibilitystudyattheAtlantaVAMedical
Center.Thestudywasmandatedbytherequirement
thatthewaterstoragefacilitybecapableofsustaining
thewatersupplyattheAtlantaVAMCforaperiodof
96hoursperTheJointCommission,formerlyknownas
theJointCommissionforAccreditationofHealth
Organization.Threealternativeswereoriginally
generatedforeachoffourlocations:anelevated
watertankalternative,anabovegroundconcrete
storagetankalternative,andaconcretebelowground
storagetankalternative.

AKEAwascontractedtodesignanunderground
storagetank(UST)withcapacityof750,000+gallons,
withaccompanyingpumpstationandpiping,
disinfection,andelectricalsystem(including
temporarypowersupply),alongwithinstrumentation
andcontrols,fortheAtlantaVAMedicalCenter.A
feasibilitystudywaspreviouslyconductedbyAKEA
underadifferentcontracttoevaluatepotential
locationsanddesignalternatives.Thelocation
identifiedfromthefeasibilitystudywasnolonger
validbecauseofotherongoingprojectsatthemedical
center.FinalsitelocationfortheUSTutilizedoneof
thesteeperareasonthemedicalcentergrounds.The
tankisspecifiedtobeATFPblasthardenedresistant,
anditutilizesastandalonepumphouse.Thewater
distributionsystemwasalsomodified.Constructionof
thiswaterstoragefacilityisslatedfor2012.

Theproposedlayoutfortheselectedalternative
includeda750,000gallonconcretestoragetankwith
an84footoutsidediameter,approximately20feet
belowgrade.Thetopofthetankisdesignedfor
normalvehicleloads(H20)andtheareaoccupiedby
thetankcouldbeutilizedforvehicleparking,since
parkingisatapremiumatthesite.Thechosen
alternativealsoincludedanewdualpumpbelow
gradeconcretevaultpumpstation,witheachpump
capacityat250gallonsperminuteat200foottotal
dynamichead.

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Cooling Towers Feasibilitly Study

Cooling Towers Design

Feasibility Study for Replacement of Cooling

Towers Project, Atlanta VA Medical Center,
Decatur, GA

A/E Final Design Replace Cooling Towers,

Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA
AKEAprovidedallengineeringservicestocomplete
contractdrawings,specifications,technicalreports,
andcostestimatesfortheremovalandreplacement
ofcoolingtowersattheAtlantaVAMedicalCenter,a
580bedgeneralmedicalandsurgicalhospitalwithan
extensiveoutpatientclinic.Thisprojectinvolved
completedemolitionofexistingcoolingtowers,
coolingtowerpumps,undergroundcoolingtower
waterpiping,andelectricalpowersupply.Thedesign
includedinstallationofnewcoolingtowers,new
coolingtowerpumpsandpiping,newelectricalpower
supplies,newmakeupwaterconnections,andnew
coolingtowerdirectdigitalcontrol(DDC)system
compatiblewithexistinghospitalwideDDCnetwork,
plusabrickormasonryscreenwallaroundthenew
coolingtowers.Thedesignalsocontainedprovisions
toinstalltemporaryportablecoolingtowersto
maintaincondensingwaterservicetoexistinghospital
centrifugalchillersduringinstallationofthenew
towers.AKEAwasalsotaskedwithinvestigatingand
assistingtheVAwithlocatinganewsiteforthe
coolingtowersandpumps.

Thescopeofworkforthisfeasibilitystudyincluded
reviewingVAfurnishedasbuiltdrawings,schematics
anddesigndocuments,equipmentlayouts,andother
programmaterials,andevaluatingthefeasibilityand
approximatecivilandstructuralcosttoreplace
existingcoolingtowersattheAtlantaVAMedical
Centerwithtowerstobeplacedatopanursinghome
adjacenttothemedicalcenter.Incompletingthe
analysis,AKEAassumedthattheexistingstructural
frameworkwouldbeutilized,existingcolumnswould
beuncoveredandextended,andanewstructural
steelframeworkwouldbeconstructedtosupportthe
newcoolingtowers.Ascreenwallwouldbe
constructedaroundthecoolingtowers,butthespace
abovethetowerswouldbeleftopen.AKEA
determinedthattheexistingstructurewascapableof
withstandingtheanticipatedadditionalvertical(dead
andlive)loadswithoutmodification.Theapplication
oflateral(windandearthquake/seismic)loads
necessitatedincreasingthecapacityofsomeofthe
existingstructuralmembers.Theeffortassociated
withthisinstallationwouldbesignificant,withcranes
neededtoliftthetowerstotheroof,screenwalls
extendedapproximately35feetabovetheexisting
rooflevel,andstructuralsteelframingrequiredto
facilitatetheaddition.

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

8th Floor Renovation

Design/Build
Renovation of
8th Floor,
Section B, for
Specialty Care,
VA Medical
Center, West
Palm Beach, FL

Workonthisrecentprojectincludedrenovationof
SectionBoftheeighthfloor(approximately12,000
squarefeet)oftheWestPalmBeachVAMedical
Centertoprovideacompleteandfunctionalspaceto
serveasaneyeclinicandanear,nose,andthroat
(ENT)clinic.TheworkwascontractedthroughtheU.S.
CorpsofEngineersMobileDistrict,withAKEAthe
designsubcontractor.Aspartoftheproject,an
interiorspaceallocationstudywasconductedwith
closecoordinationwiththeclient.Afloorplanwas
thendevelopedwithinputfromtheclient.The
constructionbiddocumentsincludedmechanical,
electrical,plumbing,structural,fireprotection,and
signal/systemsdetails,andalldesignelements
pertinentforfullyfunctionalclinics.

Trailer Replacement
Design Trailer T-1 Replacement, Malcom
Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL
AKEAprovidedthedesignforreplacingatemporary
trailerwithapermanentstructuretohousethe
facilitysHumanResourcesManagementService.The
trailerhadbeeninstalledinthe1970sandwasusedby
thehumanresourcesdepartmenttoprovidecritical
administrativeservicesatthefacility.Theexisting
trailerwas5,080squarefeetinsize,andthespace
availabletolocateanewbuildingwasrestrictedto
7,000squarefeet.Afterconsideringseveral
alternatives,AKEAdevelopedaninnovativedesign
comprisedoftwoseparatebuildingstotakethebest
advantageoftheavailablespace.Thetwobuildings
combinedprovide7,000squarefeetofspace.The
projectincludedsitesurvey,utilityconnections,soil
study,codecompliance,andhurricanerequirements,
inadditiontodesignofthebuildings.

SBA8(a)Certified

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Energy
Efficiency
Improvement

Boiler Stack Economizers

Install Stack Economizer Heat, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA

Thedesignincludedthreeenergyreductionaspects:
(1)throughminimizingexcesscombustionair
quantities,(2)throughboilerfeedwaterheating
energyrequirementsutilizingfluegastemperature
reductions,and(3)throughtheboilerblowdown
makeupwaterheatexchanger.Theseenergy
reductioncalculationsutilizedtheASHRAE2009
combustionandfueltosteamenergycalculations
methods.Basedupontheseenergysavingsestimates
andbyutilizingtheactualAtlantaVAMCfuelcosts
alongwiththeconstructioncostestimates,AKEA
performedalifecyclecostanalysisanddeterminedan
estimatedsimplepaybackperiodforthiscapital
expenditure.

AKEAdevelopedthedesignofthreeboilerfluestack
economizers,onecommonblowdownheatrecovery
system,andallnewcontrolsforthethreeboilers,heat
recoverysystem,andeconomizerswiththreenew
forceddraftfanvariablefrequencydrives.
Aninitialenergyauditandenergyevaluationwas
performedtodetermineanestimatedbaselineand
costsavingstobeutilizedinthelifecyclecostanalysis.
Thesecalculationsincludedcombustionandfuelto
steamefficienciesandfuelinputanalysisofthe
existingboilersbyperformingastacktestandinput
fuelfiringrateanalysisfortherequired30%energy
reduction.Additionalenergysavingsweredetermined
byananalysisofthesystemwatermakeupquantity
andcostwithenergyreductionutilizingaboiler
blowdown/makeuptubeandbundleheatexchanger.
Thisenergysavingsanalysisdeterminedthelowest
acceptablefluegastemperatureandthemaximum
combustionairquantitythroughtheentirerangeof
theboileroperationtodeterminethemostefficient
andcosteffectiveeconomizerandoxygencontrol
systemsfortheactualdesign.

SBA8(a)Certified

Theinitialcostestimatewasperformedbasedupon
thedesignsystemsselectedbyAKEAandapprovedby
theVA.Thesecostestimatesalongwiththeenergy
costssavings,costofmoney,escalationrates,and
maintenancecostswereutilizedtoperformthelife
cyclecostanalysis.

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Energy
Efficiency
Improvement

Green Building Design

Solar Panels

Install 50 KW Solar Photovoltaic Panels on

Roof of Consolidated Base Support Facility,
Building 105, Moody Air Force Base, GA

Thiscurrentprojectincludesdesignandconstruction
of50KWsolarvoltaicpanels.Theconverterwastied
intothefacilityselectricgrid,andsupplied
approximately25%ofthefacilitiesdailyelectrical
requirements.

Solar Hot Water System

Design and Construction of Solar Thermal Hot

Water System in Building 571, Moody Air Force
Base, GA

Design Office and Commercial Building,

Newberry, FL

Projectincludesthedesignandconstructionofa500
gallondrainbacksolarthermalhotwatersysteminthe
dininghallfacility.Thesystemwasdesignedtooffset
heatingenergyfromtheconventionalsystem.

AKEAdesignedanew5,000squarefootofficeand
commercialbuildingfollowingtheLEEDGreen
BuildingRatingSystem.Thedesignincorporatedthe
necessaryelectrical,mechanical,andstructural
componentstoprovideforacompleteandfunctional
area,andwasinaccordancewithallapplicable
requirementsoftheNationalFireProtection
Association(NFPA),EPA,OSHA,NationalPlumbing
Code,NationalElectricalCode,AmericanSocietyof
Heating,Refrigerating,andAirConditioningEngineers
(ASHRAE),andNationalSafetyCode,inadditionto
local,state,andfederalregulations.Asitesurveywas
conductedtoanalyzefoundationconditionsand
existingutilitysystems,andasitedevelopmentplan
waspreparedandpresentedtotheNewberry
PlanningCommission.Themostnoticeableelements
ofthefacilitysenvironmentalefficiencyarethe
xeriscapelandscaping(lowmaintenancelandscaping
withnativeplantsthatdonotrequireextrairrigation)
andthesensorsintheroomsthatactivateand
deactivatethelightswhenpeopleenterandleavethe
space.

Energy & Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
AKEAstaffmember(pastpersonalexperience)
performedanenergyanalysisandlifecyclecost
comparisonbetweenpackagemechanicalequipment
versusdecentralizedmechanicalequipmentto
determinethelowestpresentvalue,utilizingcapital
cost,energymaintenance,escalation,andthefuture
valueofmoneyfortheDallasFortWorthairport
complex.

Energy Audits
Department of Natural Resources

ThepastpersonalexperienceofAKEApersonnel
includesperformingauditsforseveralfacilities,which
includedschoolsandhousingauthoritycomplexes,
withenergyconservationmeasurerecommendations,
energysavingsanalyses,costestimates,andlifecycle
costanalyseswithsimplepayback.

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Various
Clients &
Services

Building 556
Renovation

Recycling
Services

Renovate Building 556

East, Patrick Air Force
Base, FL

Operate Fort Stewart

Processing Center,
Fort Stewart
Recycling Center,
and Hunter Army
Airfield Recycling
Center, and Provide
Collection Services

AKEAwascontractedbythe45thContracting
SquadronatPatrickAirForceBasetorenovateselect
sectionsoftheeastsideofBuilding556,anareathat
included14firstandsecondfloorsuitesandinterior
stairwell.Theworkincludedbutwasnotlimitedto
repairingwallsandfloors;replacingdoorsand
modifyingdooropenings;removingcarpetwithACM
mastic;installingnewcarpetandtile,baseboards,and
windowtreatments;modifyingwaterclosets,
rebuildingtoiletflushvalves,replacingvanitiesand
sinks,andmodifyingsinkventsanddrains;replacing
lightswitchesandreceptaclecoversandinstallingnew
lighting;andpatching,priming,andpainting14units
(approximately8,820squarefeet).Duringtheinitial
demolition,moldwasencountered,andAKEA
providedthemoldremediationforthe14units.

UnderthiscurrentcontractissuedbytheMissionand
InstallationContractingCommand(MICC),Fort
Stewart,onbehalfoftheDepartmentoftheArmy,
AKEAprovidesallnecessarypersonnel,management,
supervision,labor,administrativesupport,materials,
supplies,andequipmenttoperformallrecycling
requirementsatFortStewartandHunterArmyAirfield
(HAAF),inGeorgia.Theworkincludescollecting,
transporting,offloading,separating,processing,
baling/warehousing,andweighingallrecyclable
materialsasarawmaterialinamannerthat
constitutesrecyclingasdefinedinandincompliance
withtheResourceConservationandRecoveryAct
(RCRA).Allrecyclablematerialsaretransportedtothe
FortStewartProcessingStation,FortStewartRecycling
Center,orHAAFRecyclingCenter,andareproperly
segregated,stored,andpreparedforsaleinsucha
mannerthatwillbringthehighestmarketvalue
possible.

Thiscontractmeetstheprojectobjectivestodivertall
recyclablematerialsfromFortStewartssolidwaste
landfillandothersolidwastelandfills;tomeet
ExecutiveOrders13423and13514,requiringgreening
ofthegovernmentthroughwastepreventionand
recycling;tosavepreciousandexpensivesolidwaste
landfillspaceandextendthelifeexpectancyofthe
FortStewartlandfill;andtofullycapitalizeonthe
valueofrecyclablematerialsinFortStewart/HAAFs
solidwastestreambyredeemingrecyclablesthrough
localrecyclingmarkets,enablingtheseproductstobe
reutilizedintofutureproducts.Allrecyclingoperations
areperformedincompliancewithRCRA,andrecords
aremaintainedonallrecycledmaterials,andreports
andinformationareprovidedasrequiredtotheWaste
ManagementSectionoftheDirectorateofPublic
Works(DPW)EnvironmentalDivision.

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REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Various
Clients &
Services

HAZMAT & Hazardous Waste

Management

Cape Romain NWR Visitor Center

Repairs

Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste

Contract Services, Fort Stewart and Hunter
Army Airfield, GA

MICCFortStewartcontracted
AKEAtoprovidehazardous
wasteandmaterialssupport
services,includingtechnicaland
fieldassistance,insupportof
FortStewart,HunterArmy
Airfield(HAAF),andtheFort
StewartDirectorateofPublic
Works(DPW)Environmental
Division.TheEnvironmentalDivisionhasresponsibility
fortheenvironmentalprogrammanagementofthe
279,270acreFortStewartMilitaryReservationand
the5,370acreinstallationatHAAF,nearSavannah,
GA,andalsooperatesseveralsatellitefacilities.

Design/Build Services to Replace Roof and

Repair Visitor Center, Cape Romain National
Wildlife Refuge, Awendaw, SC
AKEAprovideddesign/buildservicesatCapeRomain
NationalWildlifeRefugeundercontracttotheU.S.
FishandWildlifeService.Projectrequirements
includedreplacingtheroofandmakingvariousrepairs
totheapproximately9,000squarefootbuildingthat
servesasthevisitorcenterandenvironmental
educationcenter.Theworkcomprisedalldesign,
permitting,construction,andotherservicesrequired
bycontract,includingprocuringandfurnishingall
materials,equipment,services,andlabor.Other
projectrequirementsincludedmiscellaneousexterior
repairs(replacingrottingfascia,replacinggableends,
andmoldremovalinthebackareaHVACsystem);
HVACrepairs(moldremovalfromallmechanicalroom
walls,addingdehumidificationunits,replacingthe
existingsixHVACsystemunits,includinglifetime
filters,andcleaningairconditioningductwork);and
electricalrepairs(checkandrepairofthegrounding
system,completereplacementofthefiredetection
system,includingprovidingstrobesandhorn
annunciators,anddialupnotificationconnectionto
theAwendawFireDepartment).

Complexenvironmentalregulationssuchasthe
ComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,
CompensationandLiabilityAct(CERCLA),Resource
ConservationandRecoveryAct(RCRA),SafeDrinking
WaterAct(SDWA),CleanWaterAct(CWA),CleanAir
Act(CAA),ToxicSubstanceControlAct(TSCA),Solid
WasteDisposalAct,EmergencyPlanningand
CommunityRighttoKnowAct(EPCRA),Natural
HistoricPreservationAct,andtheNational
EnvironmentalPolicyAct(NEPA)placeanincreasing
burdenontheinstallationtomonitorthepotential
ramificationsoftheseregulationsonFortStewartand
HAAF.
AKEAoperatestheHAZMATsectionatFortStewart
outofBuilding1146,theHAZMATdropoffpointat
HAAFoutofBuilding1036,thehazardouswasteturn
insectionatFortStewartoutofBuilding1159,andthe
hazardouswastesectionatHAAFoutofBuilding726,
inadditiontooperatingtheRCRAinspectionsection
outofBuilding1112atFortStewart,reportingall
potentiallyunhealthyorhazardousconditions
encounteredintheperformanceofthiscontract.
AKEApersonnelarealsorequiredtoworkonsiteat
theDPWEnvironmentalDivisionandprovidesupport
totheDivisionssatelliteofficesthroughoutFort
StewartandHAAF.

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Ding Darling NWR Projects

Multiple Facility Projects at J.N. Ding Darling National
Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, FL
AKEAcompletedthefollowingprojectsatJ.N.DingDarlingNational
WildlifeRefuge(NWR)undercontracttoU.S.FishandWildlifeService.
RemoveandReplaceRedMangroveBoardwalk.AKEAremovedthe
entireexistingboardwalkwooddeck(170feet),supportmembers,
andwoodsupportposts(piles),usingthecenterlineoftheold
boardwalkasthepointofreferenceforthenewlyinstalledboardwalk.
Fiveobservationwindowswereprovidedalongthenewboardwalk.
Newmarinegradepressuretreatedpilesandframingandnewwood
polymercompositedeckingwereused.
ProvideNewRVParkingStallswithRoofOverhangs.TwonewRV
shedswereinstalled,eachadifferentsize.OneRVshedandpadhasa
40footroofareawitha35x24footslabof6inchreinforcedconcrete.
TheotherRVshedhasa50footroofareawitha40x24footslabof
6inchreinforcedconcrete.Thenewconstructiondidnotaffect
existingwater,sewer,andelectricalhookups.
InstallNewInsulationandCeilingTilesforConcessionaireBuilding.
Newpolyurethanefoaminsulationwasappliedtotheundersideofthe
existingroofdeckoftheconcessionairebuilding.Theconcessionaire
vendorstoreremainedinoperationduringinstallationofthenew
foaminsulationandceilingtiles.
ProvideNewGutterandDownspoutsandExteriorParkingLot
DrainageCorrections.Newaluminumgutteranddownspoutforthe
existingslopedroofontheconcessionairebuildingwereinstalled.
AKEAprovidednewfillmaterialintheparkingareatoremovethe
problemoffloodinginthecurrentparkinglotandundersideofthe
building.
ConstructNewShadeStructureforTarponBayRecreationDeck.
AKEAinstalledafourpostshadestructureofanewknittedfabric
(highdensitypolyethylenemonofilamentinfusedwithultraviolet
inhibitors).Thestructureisabletowithstandwindloadsofupto150
mph.Theframesystemsuspendsthefabricawayfromanystructural
materialthatmightabradethefabric.Therefugemanagerselected
themanufacturerscolorsthatwereutilized.
RepairRoofsofThreeMaintenanceBuildings.AKEArepairedexisting
roofcopings,gutters,anddownspouts,andinstallednewflashingfor
roofpenetrationsforthemaintenanceshop,theoilstoragefacility,
andtheconcretevehiclestoragefacility.
InstallNewFloorTileinConcessionaireBuilding.AKEAremovedthe
existingVCTflooringandreplaceditwithnew16x16inchceramictile
flooringoverhalfinchthickcementatiousbackerboard.Thenewly
tiledareaisapproximately1,760squarefeet.Refugepersonnelchose
thetilepatternandgroutcolors.

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Various
Clients &
Services

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Various
Clients &
Services

Dock Replacement

Design Dock Replacement, Rattlesnake Island,

Fort Matanzas, FL

AKEA(assubcontractor)personneldesignedanew
dockforthisproject,providingtheengineering
servicesnecessarytoconductplanningandprepareall
drawingsandreports.Thescopeoftheworkincluded
demolishingtheexistingdockandreplacingitwitha
newfloatingconcretestructure.Thenewdockwas
designedwithguildpilingstobeanintegralpartofthe
structure.Alightningprotectionsystemwasalso
designed.ThenewfloatingdockmetallAmericans
withDisabilitiesAct(ADA)accessibilityrequirements.
Atemporarydockandterminalplatformwasdesigned
foruseduringconstruction.Theprojectwas
completedwithinbudgetandaheadofschedule.

Paint ISO Containers

Clean, Repair, Prime, and Paint ISO Containers,

ASLAC, Goose Creek, SC

AKEAwascontractedbytheU.S.ArmyCorpsof
Engineers,Savannah,toclean,repair,prime,andpaint
20footISOcontainersforArmyStrategicLogistics
ActivityCharleston(ASLAC)inGooseCreek,SC.Ofthe
total412containers,200requiredrepairsinaddition
tocleaningandpainting.Containerstoberefurbished
hadbeeninspectedbytheuserandresultsrecorded
onaDepartmentoftheArmy(DA)Form2404.The
deficienciesnotedrequiredcorrectiveaction.All
containerswerecleaned,primed,andpainedin
accordancewithTM430139.TheAKEAteam
providedaverifiablequalityprocess,andquality
assurancepersonneltoensurethatcompleted
productsmetallrequiredstandardsandspecifications.
TheAKEAteamprovidedmaterialforsurface
preparation,staging/parkingandsecurearea,material
formaskingandpreparationofequipment,primerand
paint,andrepairmaterialandparts.

SBA8(a)Certified

REPRESENTATIVEPROJECTS

Various
Clients &
Services

F-16 Crash Site Investigation

Land Development Design & Permitting

Restore F-16 Aircraft Mishap Site Near Luke Air

Force Base, AZ

Land Development Design and Permitting,

County of Alachua, FL

OnApril11,2006,aU.S.Air
ForceF16Cjetfightercrashed
whiletakingoffforatraining
flightfromLukeAirForceBase,
AZ.Thebulkofthewreckage
cametorestontheground
approximately250feetnorthoftheinitialimpact
crater.Theaircraftwasreportedlycarryingafull
internalloadofJP8jetfuelaswellasanexternalfuel
tank.Theexternaltankrupturedandwasembedded
inthegroundattheinitialimpactpoint.Duringan
environmentalsitereconnaissanceconductedthree
daysafterthemishap,afuelsmellwasdetectedbut
noevidencewasfoundofasignificantfireatthe
impactsite;however,discreteareasofsoilswere
directlyimpactedbythefire,andbythecarbonfibers
andmetallicaircraftcomponentsitliberated,aswell
aspetroleumproductsthatwerenotfullyconsumed
inthefire.Theimpactedareasofsoilrequired
environmentalrestorationbyremoval,replacement,
anddisposalataproperlylicensedandpermitted
facility.Anestimated1,228tonsofsoilwererequired
toberemoved.AKEAassubcontractordevelopedthe
workplanandthesamplingplan,collectedand
analyzedrepresentativesoilsamples,andprepared
thesummaryreport.

AKEApreparedandsubmittedfinaldevelopmentplans
toAlachuaCountyforRiverCreekPreserve,a439acre
developmentwith99singlefamilyhomesites.Among
otherdeliverableswerestormwaterreport,andstorm
watermanagementdesigncalculations;aerial
photographs;trafficimpactstudy(byCausseauxand
Ellington,Inc.);naturalresourcesassessment(byPete
Wallace);CommonOpenAreaSpaceManagement
Plan;WildfireMitigationPlan(draft);covenantsand
restrictionsdocumentsforRiverCreekPreserve(draft);
articlesofincorporationandbylawsforfuture
homeownersassociationofRiverCreekPreserve
(draft);technicalreportsforFlexiPavepavingmaterial
andforproposedcommunitysewagetreatment
facility;geotechnicalsiteexplorationreport(bySDII);
andboundaryandwatershedsurveys.

SBA8(a)Certified

WhatOurClientsSayAboutUs

Congratulations.Your(AnthonyKwanandMichaelTootle)
entry,MultimediaComplianceGuideforFLETC,totheFlorida
TechnicalCommunicationsCompetitionhasreceivedthe
EXCELLENCEAWARD.YourentrywasjudgedstrictlyagainstSTC
criteriaratherthanagainstothercompetitionentries.
LoreEargle,Manager
FloridaTechnicalCommunicationCompetition

Yourpersonnel(AnthonyJ.KwanandMikeTootle)have
conductedenvironmentalcomplianceassessmentsatthirteen
militaryinstallations.AsprojectmanagerforSavannahDistrict,I
havefoundtheirpersonneltobenotonlyhighlycompetent
professionally,butenthusiastic,innovativeandcustomer
orientated.Theycommunicatewellwithmilitarypersonnel,and
havedemonstratedagreatdealofflexibilityincopingwith
changingrequirementsandconditionsarisingduringthe
assessments.
AlfredClowser,ProjectManager
U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers,SavannahDistrict

AcontinuingproblemintheECASprogramhasbeenthelong
turnaroundtimeforfinalizingthereports.UsingFt.Gordonasa
testcase,theDistrictECASTeamnotonlyconductedthe
assessment,butbyobtainingMAJCOM,installation,and
contractorcommitment,developedtheinitialdraftoftheECAR
onsite,reducingreviewtimeby45to90days.TheFt.Gordon
effortwashighlysuccessfuldueinlargeparttoateameffort
andawilldoattitudeofalltheplayers,andisbeing
promotedasamodelbytheArmyEnvironmentalCenter.
SavannahDistrictGoldStarAwardNominationPackage
U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers,SavannahDistrict

IfoundthattheTeamLeader(AnthonyJ.Kwan)waswellversed
withthepurposeoftheECASandwiththeprotocolas
assignedtomembersoftheTeam.Itisveryimportanttohavea
knowledgeableandcompetentTeamLeaderwhocanavoid
potentialproblemsduringsuchanassessment.
WayneHardcastle,EnvironmentalScientist
EnvironmentalComplianceAssessmentSystem(ECAS)Quality
AssuranceOnsiteAssessmentofContractorbyU.S.Army
EnvironmentalHygieneAgency(USAEHA)

Iwantedtothankyouforyourpersonalinvolvementonthis
extensiveassessment.Idontbelieveitispossibletohavea
projectsuchasthisgoanysmoother.Ilookforwardtoworking
withyouonotherprojectsinthefuture.
AlanT.Hunter,EnvironmentalEngineeringAssociate
FacilitiesManagementOffice,OfficeofAdjutantGeneral
SouthCarolinaNationalGuard

DearMr.Kwan,ThankyouforyoureffortsregardingtheFt.
BraggEmergencyPlanningCommunityRighttoKnowAct
(EPCRA)report.FtBraggsvariousmilitaryandcivilian
organizationsunanimouslyappreciatetheprofessionalattitude
exhibitedbytheteammembersduringthestudy.Wereceiveda
callfromtheAtlantaEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyoffice,
Mr.Steed,whowasveryimpressedwiththequalityand
quantityofinformationpresentedinthereport.
JamesR.Hougnon,Colonel
DirectorofPublicWorksandEnvironmental

Yourrepresentatives,Mr.AnthonyJ.KwanandTeam,continue
togiveusthebestservicepossible.Inthelasttwoweeksthey
haveprovidedtheCenterwithtwoauditsandworkedverywell
withtheCenterStaff.Theirtechnicalknowledge,familiarity
withsubjectmatterandabilitytoprovideasuperiorquality
projectareoutstanding.Theirlaborhasresultedincustomer
supportthatisrarelyseen.Theirattentiontodetailand
technicalknowhowhaveresultedindeliverablesthatare
consistentlyofhighquality.
WilliamColsen,ChiefSafetyandEnvironmentalManager
FederalLawEnforcementTrainingCenter(FLETC)

Thismemoistorecognizeyourcontractor(AnthonyJ.Kwan)for
excellentperformanceinpreparingthePollutionPrevention
PlanforFts.McPhersonandGillem,GA.ThePlansareeasily
comprehensibleandcomplete.OurP2Programhasjustbeen
reviewedbytheArmyAuditAgency(AAA).Theplanscontain
theproperlevelofdetailassoughtbytheAAA.TheAAAwas
impressedbythethoroughnessofthereport.
DavidA.Heins,ChiefofEnvironmentalDivision
DirectorateofPublicWorks

Iamwritingtoexpressmyapprovaloftheperformanceofthe
auditteamduringarecentenvironmentalauditconductedfor
theDLA.Thisprojectwastheassessmentofaprivatefirm
providingscrappingservicestotheDLA.Theauditrequiredthe
auditteamtointerviewcontractormanagementand
employees,stateregulatorsandgovernmentpersonnel,under
tenseanddifficultcircumstances.Theauditteam(AnthonyJ.
Kwan)approachedthissituationwithtactanddiscretion.This
levelofdiplomacy,combinedwithsuperiortechnicalskills,
broughttheaudittoasuccessfulconclusion.Pleaseextendour
appreciationforajobwelldone.
JanB.Reitman
StaffDirector,EnvironmentalandSafetyPolicy

SBA8(a)Certified

Iwishtocommendyoufortheexcellentenvironmentalservices
youhaverenderedinthepreparationoftheenvironmental
compliancestudiesforinstallationsandcustomersinthe
SavannahDistrict.PleaseexpressmyappreciationtoMr.
AnthonyJ.Kwanandallmembersofyourfirmwhocontributed
tothepreparationoftheenvironmentalcompliancestudiesand
reports.Weareverymuchawareoftheeffortrequiredto
producesuchhighqualityworkinatimelymanner.
JosephH.Hodges,P.E.
Chief,EngineeringDivision

SUMMARY

AKEA,Inc.
isasolid,growing,smallbusinesswithdiversecapabilitiesand
inhouseresources
iscertifiedasaparticipantintheU.S.SmallBusiness
Administrations8(a)BusinessDevelopmentProgram
isaverifiedservicedisabledveteranownedsmallbusiness
(SDVOSB)
providesafullrangeofdesign/build,construction,engineering,
environmental,andremediationservices
staffconsistsofhighlyqualified,experiencedindividuals
providesexperiencedandeffectiveprojectmanagement
honorsitscommitmenttoqualityservice
hasanexceptionalrecordindesign/build,design,remediation,
andengineeringservices
looksforwardtoprovidingyouwithprofessionalservicesand
addingyoutoourgrowinglistofclients

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