Conti Federal Services, a leading construction and design-build firm specializing in environmental remediation, has been awarded an $18.5 million task order contract for the remedial action at the Tutu Wellfield Operable Unit 2 (OU2) in St. Thomas County, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). The contract will address groundwater contamination at the site, which is a key part of the ongoing effort to improve the quality of this vital resource for the local community.
The project, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 through the Remediation Action Framework (RAF) Remediation Environmental Services (RES) multiple award contract, will focus on remediating groundwater contamination at the USVI Department of Education Curriculum Center property, which spans approximately two acres. The remediation efforts will involve the installation of extraction, injection, and monitoring wells, along with the upgrade of the existing pump-and-treat system that is currently in place at the site.
The overall project, expected to be completed by June 2031, will last up to 78 months, providing the time needed to address the complex environmental challenges present at the site. The groundwater contamination in this region has been a long-standing concern, and the project’s goal is to restore the water quality in the area to a safe level, benefiting both the environment and the local residents.
“This significant project underscores our continued commitment to environmental stewardship and builds upon our proven remedial construction expertise under the RES contract. We look forward to applying our innovative solutions to improve groundwater quality, a critical resource, for this community,” said Laura Tobin, Vice President of Conti Federal’s Environmental Business Line.
Conti Federal’s expertise in managing Superfund sites and environmental remediation projects is well-established.
The company currently has four active Superfund remediation projects underway, including a groundwater remediation project at the Salford Quarry in southeastern Pennsylvania. In addition to its work on Superfund sites, Conti Federal has developed a strong presence in the USVI, having recently completed a COVID-19 Alternate Care Facility on St. Croix in just 22 days. This project earned the company a Best Project award from Engineering News-Record, further solidifying its reputation for delivering high-quality projects under tight timelines and challenging conditions.
The Tutu Wellfield project is a crucial step in Conti Federal’s mission to help restore and protect environmental resources in the USVI, where the firm has been a trusted partner for federal agencies and local authorities. The firm’s broad experience with Superfund sites, coupled with its focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, positions it as a leader in providing long-term, sustainable solutions to complex environmental challenges.
Conti Federal Services was founded in 1906 and has since grown into a global leader in the construction and engineering industries, specializing in a wide range of services such as military and secure construction, critical infrastructure, environmental remediation, and disaster response and recovery. The company is dedicated to ensuring mission success for its clients while adhering to its core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.
As the firm moves forward with the Tutu Wellfield project, Conti Federal continues to prioritize its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The remediation efforts at the Tutu Wellfield Operable Unit 2 are a key part of the company’s ongoing work to ensure that vital natural resources like groundwater are preserved for future generations, making this project a pivotal moment in both the company’s history and the environmental restoration of the USVI.
Through the strategic combination of experience, innovation, and a strong commitment to the communities it serves, Conti Federal is setting a new standard for federal contractors in the environmental remediation sector. The successful completion of the Tutu Wellfield remediation project will mark another milestone in Conti Federal’s longstanding legacy of providing exceptional, results-driven services for the U.S. federal government and beyond.
