The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District, has awarded two shared indefinite delivery multiple-award task order contracts with a combined value of $249 million.The award went to the joint venture team of Arcadis and Pond & Company. Arcadis brings its global leadership in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, while Pond & Company specializes in delivering essential infrastructure and design services for the US military.
Supporting Key Military and Non-MILCON Projects
The contracts are divided into two categories. The first focuses on Military Construction (MILCON) projects valued at over $500,000, while the second supports small-scale and non-MILCON projects under $500,000. These smaller projects include the design of essential facilities like fuel depots, administrative buildings, and storage units.
Arcadis will deliver these services as part of a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Pond & Company. Their work will span across Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark. The Arcadis-Pond JV will provide a comprehensive suite of Architect-Engineer (A-E) services, including:
- Facility design
- Planning
- Construction inspection
- Environmental documentation
- Preparation of design-build and design-bid-build Request for Proposal (RFP) packages
A Partnership Built on Trust and Expertise
This new contract builds on a strong, established relationship between Arcadis and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Alan Brookes, CEO at Arcadis, emphasized this shared commitment, stating, “Our long-standing relationship with the US Army Corps of Engineers reflects a shared commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of the US military and local communities.” He highlighted Arcadis‘ global expertise combined with a deep understanding of local contexts, from environmental remediation in the US to complex facility designs in Europe.
Bob Ruch, Executive Vice President at Pond, echoed this sentiment, underscoring the strength of the JV. “This award reflects the strength of the Arcadis-Pond JV and our long-standing commitment to supporting US military readiness through world-class design and planning services,” Ruch said. He noted that the team’s extensive roots in Europe and deep Department of Defense expertise position them uniquely to deliver complex infrastructure solutions that meet both mission requirements and local standards.
