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Industry Awards and Commendations
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ECC is proud of our awards and commendations because they each signify satisfied clients and stakeholders. Exceeding the expectations of our clients is the goal of every ECC employee! It is one of the most important measures of our success, and we’ve built our reputation on it. Throughout our history, we have developed a portfolio of satisfied clients who recognize and depend on the quality of our services. Below is a sample of awards and letters of commendation we have received that express the high degree of satisfaction among ECC clients.
 2011 GCA Excellence in Construction Awards |  2011 SBA Frances Perkins Subcontracting Award |  OSHA VPP Designation, Mobile Workforce San Antonio |
 DoD Veteran-Owned SB Subcontracting Award |  SAVE International Value Methodology Award |  SAME USACE LB Subcontracting Award |
 SBA Subcontracting Excellence Award |  AFCEE Commendation for Outstanding Performance |  CMAA Construction Achievement Award |
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Client Commendations
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1. MMR, MA
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"The field work is top notch where rework doesn't have to be performed which is a tribute to the quality control system onsite. The field staff is experienced, knowledgeable and productive...Has done a great job in responding to the Corps fluctuating work load......ECC has exceeded safety standards...ECC received Star Status for the MMR Program under OSHA as part of it's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) for the highest level of excellence and safety."
-Performance Evaluation, USACE, Massachusetts Military Reservation, February 2009
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2. NAS Brunswick, ME
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"I have been employed by the Dept of Defense for approximately 20 years and have worked with numerous contractors. The ECC team that the Navy utilizes at NAS Brunswick is probably one of the best that I have worked with and actually seem more like a natural extension of our office than a contractor. In my experience, this is a rare thing and deserves recognition."
- Tod Bober, PE, Remedial Project Manager, US Navy, NAS Brunswick, July 2009
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3. Vandenberg AFB, CA
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"Your company's professionalism, flexibility in accommodating the needs of multiple base agencies, and emphasis on maintaining a safe working environment was paramount to successful execution of this project...Furthermore, ECC exhibited creativity and flexibility by recommending and implementing innovative approaches during construction...I look forward to the opportunity to work with your company on future projects."
-Jason W. Renner, Project Manager, 30th Civil Engineering Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, May 2009
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4. Kirkuk Military Base
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“While enforcement of the safety program is a day to day struggle, ECC is continually focused in ensuring a safe work environment. ECC met with significantly different security challenges at this site than was originally bid. … ECC successfully implemented a security program. … ECC has performed extremely well in a very adverse and hostile environment.”
-Donna L. Street, PE, USACE Kirkuk Area Engineer, Design-Build, Kirkuk Military Base, Iraq, October 2004
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5. Guam Operations
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"OSHA has approved your participation in the Voluntary Protection Programs mobile Workforce Demonstration for Construction at the Star level within the Guam Operations Designated Geographic Area. Your qualification for OSHA's premiere recognition program is testament to the efforts you and your employees have made to develop and implement a VPP-quality safety and health management system."
-Donald G. Shalhoub, Deputy Assistant Secretary, OSHA, April 2009
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6. Al Asad, Iraq
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"I want to take this opportunity to thank you, your staff and contractors for hosting our visit to the ISOF project on 8 November 2008. Our Iraqi end-users were extremely pleased with the facilities you are constructing for them...The quality of these facilities is outstanding. This is the best construction project that I have seen in Iraq. This project sets the standard for future construction."
-BG Simeon Trombitas, US Deputy Commander General, New Iraqi Army, Al Asad, Iraq, AFCEE
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7. NWS, Seal Beach, CA
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"It is seldom that the Government is able to have the assurance in knowing that the entire team, both Technical and Administrative are a cut above the best in their perspective disciplines. The entire team's actions throughout the task order period of performance mirror NAVFAC's concept and approach to 'Partnering'. Your firm's professionalism and quality of work are held in high regard by Facilities Engineering Acquisition Division, Los Angeles Office."
-C. Brent Williams, Contracting Officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, January 2008
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8. Camp Ali, Iraq
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"This is to recognize the superior performance of the ECCI team that recently completed the construction of Camp Ali, Ramadi... I cannot overstate how incredibly impressed I am with the quality, professionalism, and thoroughness of this team. The results of their efforts have far exceeded any expectations I could have reasonable held for this project."
-George S. Benson, Lt. Col, US Marine Corps, Construction of Camp Ali, Iraq, November 2008
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9. New Orleans, LA
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"Congratulations for your prestigious subcontracting award by the Small Business Administration for Excellence in Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. As with Louisiana Recovery efforts for Hurricane Katrina, your firm's commitment in assisting small businesses speaks volumes of ECC's determination to fully comply with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and to involve small businesses."
-Thomas P. Smith, Colonel, Corps of Engineers, Memphis District Commander, Hurricane Disaster Recovery, New Orleans, LA, January 2008
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10. Fort Hood, TX
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"You have been selected as the local field office award winner for "Operation Reward Safety" FY 08, 3rd quarter for the Central Texas Area Office, for your safe performance...Your efforts in the area of Safety Management are greatly appreciated."
-Samuel P. Parker, PE, Area Engineer, USACE, Fort Worth District, October 2008
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11. 29 Palms, CA
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"Please pass on my sincere appreciation to the members of your organization for their outstanding performance during the Operational Range Clearance of Quakenbush Training Area, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA...While under challenging working conditions, and faced with significant safety and logistical issues to manage, the ECC team performed professionally and demonstrated a high degree of technical expertise."
-Gerald Robertson, Combined Arms MOUT Development Officer, US Marine Corps, March 2008
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12. Kansas AAP, KS
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"I would like to express my appreciation for a job well done. Recently, ECC completed a Soils Removal project for the Kansas City District, Corps of Engineers, at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant...It was a real pleasure to work with ECC on this removal and I sincerely hope we will be able to work together again. Thank you again for your superb effort."
-Glenn Tisdale, PMP, Project Manager, USACE Kansas City District, April 2007
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13. New Orleans, LA
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"ECC has taken extensive strides to employ local individuals and businesses from Louisiana, and have provided assistance and mentoring to large numbers of Louisiana's local business community. Throughout the Hurricane Katrina reconstruction and cleanup, ECC has been accessible and eager to work with local businesses that had been impacted by the storms of 2005. ECC minimized the potential losses by actively engaging the local business community--they sought out local businesses, searched for qualified companies with whom to subcontract, hired local residents, and even provided food and lodging for many...ECC has been an integral part of Louisiana's recovery and reconstruction."
-Jack D. Smith, State Representative, Louisiana House of Representatives, March 2007
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14. RMA, CO
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"On behalf of the citizens of Colorado, I would like to congratulate ECC, at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal for its outstanding effort in the field of occupational safety and health...Receiving Star level recognition from the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program is a testament to the hard work and energetic approach exhibited by your company. This achievement demonstrates a dedication to worker protection above and beyond standard expectations."
-Bill Ritter, Jr., Governor, State of Colorado, June 2007
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15. Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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"[ECC provided] a safe workplace for craftsmen, contractors and government personnel…exceed the contract requirements in the area of Safety Management are greatly appreciated.”
—USACE District Commander Richard Maraski, 2010
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16. Offutt AFB, NE
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"ECC’s management of frequent customer “adjustments” on this work was excellent—especially toward the end of the construction, when changes were many and quick as the customer was catching up to retail space standards that had shifted markedly between design and construction. The open way the CC crew worked with AFCEE and our client, AAFES, made what have been really rough 18 months, as smooth, coordinated as possible.”
—Kent Rohlof, Project Manager, COR, Offutt AFB, 2010
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17. Port San Antonio, TX
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[ECC’s] overall project performance has been outstanding. [ECC’s] project team has worked effectively with the Air Force to make this project a success. I highly recommend [ECC] for any follow on or similar work. The Government has caused numerous design changes which have required a very quick turnaround time. [ECC’s] team has been extremely flexible in meeting the contracting as well as the design construction challenges."
–Past Performance Evaluation, M. Roby Gregg, COR, AFCEE, 2010
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18. Vandenberg AFB, CA
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“The successful completion of our new fitness center is the culmination of dedicated design and construction professionals overcoming the challenges of an extremely tight budget to produce an extraordinary facility. Continuous cooperation by all government and contractor team members has resulted in a building of high quality, durability, functionality, and architectural excellence. Without this teamwork, the building may never have gotten out of the ground!”
—Don Popma, RA, Base Project Manager, 30th Civil Engineering
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19. Laughlin AFB, TX
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“ECC was awarded a fixed price performance based contract for repair of a sewage treatment lagoon… work was completed on time and professionally…Tulsa Corps of Engineers has found that the open lines of communication maintained by you along with your coordination with subcontractors, Laughlin AFB, and the Army reflect a very positive and customer focused approach. Your approach has been of substantial benefit to the project and is highly valued. I would like to express my appreciation for you and project team’s excellent performance, for the contributions made and equally, for the positive attitudes displayed in carrying out this work.”
–Jeffrey L. Brewer, Project Manager, Environmental Engineering Branch, Tulsa District Corps of Engineers, 2011
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20. New Boston AFS, NH
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“ECC’s construction of the new antenna facility at New Boston AFS was completed in a manner that met all the requirements of the customer and the SOW. They are professional, and met every challenge and changes in construction with efficiency and expertise…ECC is highly recommended for future projects at NBAFS.”
–AFCESA Performance Evaluation, 2010
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21. Sierra Blanca, TX
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“ECC’s management was extraordinarily prompt and responsive to request for changes. Their leadership always exhibited the highest degree of professionalism when dealing with the Corps of Engineers and the US Border Patrol.”
-Performance Evaluation, USACE Albuquerque District, 2011
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22. Thermal Work, Guam
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“ECC’s ability to use in-house experts in dealing with discarded munitions facilitated the continuation of the project. ECC was very effective in meeting expedited sampling schedules to minimize impacts to follow on thermal treatment work.”
–Award Fee Determination Letter, P.T Fuligni, Captain, CEC, US Navy Vice Commander, April 21, 2010
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23. Andersen AFB, Guam
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“Our weekly coordination meeting exhibited dedication from everyone, starting with you...This letter comes to you with great appreciation for all the ongoing efforts you and your teams are undertaking for making this project on track. Executing this big renovation work generates a lot of unforeseen conditions in which performance completion is usually affected. You step up between the client and us your subcontractor to find ways and means to alleviate potential delay for this project...Please accept my sincere gratitude for the outstanding support from ECC.”
-Narcisa DiMaoala, President/General Manager, WOSB Amazon Construction, Inc., October 2010
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24. Guam VPP
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“SPE was a subcontractor to ECC during the intense, 5-day OSHA Voluntary Protection Program audit. We greatly benefitted from the process, using it as an opportunity to grow as an organization and by taking an internal look at how we were able to strengthen and reinforce our safety procedures and processes for the betterment of our company. Since the VPP audit, SPE has revised our own health and safety program based on VPP standards…[ECC’s] team approach, strong dedication, and active leadership to providing a safe workplace for employees and subcontractors are commendable.”
-William B. Curry, President, South Pacific Environmental, October 4, 2010
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25. JSR Mentor-Protégé
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“JSR sees the positive experience and success ECC has had as a graduate of the SBA’s 8(a) and Mentor-Protégé programs...As a reputable, large, and experienced company, ECC’s mentorship will provide the springboard we need to launch JSR into that next level of growth and capability.”
-Ms. Nancy Greaves, JSR President, WOSB, SDB, on the mentor-protégé partnership between JSR and ECC, 2010
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26. DoD SB Event
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“Thank you for your tireless efforts in making last month’s Department of Defense Northeast Regional Council’s Small Business Matchmaker/Government Contracting Conference such a spectacular success…In addition to benefiting our innovative small businesses, the conference played a vital role in helping federal agencies to meet their small business contracting goals. ..We are truly appreciative for your personal efforts to help make the conference so successful, and want to thank you again for your hard work and dedication.”
-Olympia J. Snowe, US Senator and Susan M. Collins, US Senator, Nov. 22, 2010
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27. US SBA
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“[ECC] has been very proactive in developing and enriching its small business subcontracting program during the past few years. Our office commends your firm on the work it has done towards the growth and development…” -Esmeralda Sanchez, Commercial Market Representative, US Small Business Administration, January 27, 2011
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28. Embankment Repairs
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“Congratulations on being selected as the Fiscal Year 2011 recipient of the 1st Semi-Annual “Excellence Through Safety” Large Contraact Award, for…Belton, Granger, and Navarro Mills Embankment Repairs, Belton, Texas. You are commended on your safe work performance during this contract. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, recognizes that providing a safe workplace…is a constant challenge…Your efforts exceed the contract requirements in the area of Safety Management and are greatly appreciated. Once again, thank you and keep up the good work!”
-Richard J. Muraski, Jr., Colonel, US Army Commanding, June 20, 2011
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29. Healthiest Workplace
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“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and your staff for being recognized as one of Hawaii’s leading Healthiest Employers by Pacific Business News. Thank you for making the health of your employees a priority…As the Chair of the Committee on Health to the State of Hawaii House of Representatives, I am pleased to read that ECC takes very seriously the health and wellness of your employees. Great and healthy employees are the lifeblood of a great company, and I am glad to see that ECC recognizes this secret to success.”
–Representative Ryan Yamane, Chair, House Committee on Health, September 9, 2011
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30. SBA Perkins Award
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“Congratulations! …your hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to your community have helped you succeed. The SBA is pleased to recognize your achievements and your role in driving our nation’s economic growth.”
-Karen G. Mills, US Small Business Administration, March 16, 2011
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31. SB Commendation
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“Data 2000 would like to…thank ECC for years of support and for giving our business opportunities to grow…As ECc grew, so did Data 2000. ECC has “taken” us with them throughout their various contracts by offering us the opportunity to bid on large projects in various parts of the country and the world…ECC is mindful of our needs as a woman-owned small business and has never failed to give us the time and information necessary to submit proposals on any of their projects.”
-Sandi Henderson, President, Data 2000, Inc., November 22, 2010
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32. NAVSUP Project
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“As Commander, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you and your team of professionals for the dedicated support…please thank your first-class team for being respectful, well-prepared, and accommodating throughout this endeavor. An undertaking of this magnitude entails many components and they performed them efficiently and without any mishaps.”
-J.G. King, Captain, SC, USN, August 2011
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