Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific awarded today a $41.16 million firm-fixed price contract to Contrack Watts Inc., of Mclean, Va. for construction of upgrades to the existing sanitary sewer system at the Naval Base Guam.

The work to be performed provides for replacement, rehabilitation and upgrade of sewage collection systems throughout the Naval Base Guam and outlying areas to include Nimitz Hill, Naval Hospital, Polaris Point, Ordnance Annex, and Apra Palms Housing.

"U.S. Naval Base Guam is pleased with the announcement of this contract," said Capt. Hans Sholley, U.S. Naval Base Guam commanding officer. "The work that will be done will greatly improve our facilities, which contributes to improved quality of life for our Sailors and family members."

Work is expected to be completed by January 2020. The contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website with six proposals received.

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