Work Helps Protect Communities from Water
Pollutants
RESTON,
Va., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF, a
global consulting and technology services provider, was recently
awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water
(OW) to help assess health risks of water contaminants in U.S.
drinking and recreational waters. The IDIQ is a recompete contract
for ICF and has a ceiling value of $31
million and a term of five years.
ICF's expanded work will further support and expedite EPA's
efforts to use science to better understand the health effects of
water contaminants and better protect public health and the
environment.
ICF will combine its deep environmental health expertise and
extensive capabilities in data analytics and visualization, as well
as systematic literature review to support EPA with this critical
program. The company will also bring advanced technology
capabilities, such as machine learning, to more efficiently process
and synthesize data so it is more accessible and
action-oriented.
"ICF has a solid understanding of the effects hazardous
chemicals and pathogens can have on human health, particularly on
vulnerable populations such as children and environmental justice
communities," said Jennifer Welham,
ICF senior vice president for health, human services and workforce.
"We pair this deep understanding with advanced technology
capabilities that not only increase access to critical data sets,
but present them in a way that adds clarity to decision-making. We
look forward to building on our nearly 30-year partnership with OW
to help ensure the nation's drinking and recreational waters are
safe for all people."
ICF designs solutions and provides technical expertise to carry
environmental health projects to completion smoothly through
scientific, policy and operational challenges. The company's
environment, federal health and technology experts execute human
health assessments, manage complex projects, engage diverse
stakeholders and more to help clients achieve their sustainability
goals and drive better health outcomes within the context of their
broader missions.
Read more about ICF's environment, federal health and
technology services.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with
approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical
consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work
together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives.
We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge
engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most
complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients
have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn
more at icf.com.
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Such statements may concern our current expectations about our
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industry generally; our particular business, including our
dependence on contracts with U.S. federal government agencies; our
ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses; and the
effects of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and related
federal, state and local government actions and reactions on the
health of our staff and that of our clients, the continuity of our
and our clients' operations, our results of operations and our
outlook. These and other factors that could cause our actual
results to differ from those indicated in forward-looking
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securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the
date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update
these statements in the future.
Contact: Lauren Dyke,
lauren.dyke@ICF.com, +1.571.373.5577
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