DOE Awards $1.4 Billion Contract for Plant Cleanup

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the award of a contract to Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, LLC for the continued deactivation and remediation of Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant facilities in Paducah.

According to a press release, the total estimated value of the contract is about $1.49 billion. The period of performance includes a base period of five years, including a transition period of 120 days and two option periods (3-year and 2-year).

The services to be provided under the contract include facility characterization and stabilization (deposit/hold-up removal, removal of all fire loading, isolating systems and facility from utilities), groundwater remediation, waste operations, utility operations and Surveillance & Maintenance (S&M).

In a joint press release, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Rand Paul and Congressman Jamie Comer all applauded the decision.

“Today’s announcement by Secretary Perry regarding a new long-term contract is welcome news for the community and the employees at the Paducah DOE site. I applaud the Department for taking this important step which will benefit Paducah workers and I look forward to continuing our joint efforts to support workers and vital cleanup operations at the site.” McConnell said.

"This is wonderful news for the Paducah DOE site, their workers, and the surrounding western Kentucky communities. I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of the community on this issue and support job creation throughout the Commonwealth.” Paul said.

“The Paducah DOE site is vital to the economy of western Kentucky and has been one of my top priorities. I’m pleased the Department of Energy, under Secretary Perry’s leadership, has awarded a long-term contract that will bring stability to the site, workforce, and community. I look forward to working with Secretary Perry, Senator McConnell, and Senator Paul to see that this important cleanup work continues in a timely and efficient manner.” Comer said.

Sandra Wilson of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce said engineering company C2HM Hill is the lead company in Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, with BWX Technologies and Fluor Corporation as partners.