Florida city selects CH2M HILL OMI Denver, May 22, 2008 —
Expanding its portfolio of municipal services projects, CH2M HILL OMI has been selected by Bonita Springs, Fla., as the city’s partner for delivering community development services.
Beginning July 1, CH2M HILL OMI will manage a range of community development responsibilities, including planning, zoning, building permits and inspection services. The five-year contract — with a base contract amount of $1.58 million in the first year — was unanimously approved by City Council on May 21. “CH2M HILL OMI is a proven partner that will operate here like an extension of the city, and we expect a seamless transition and excellent customer service,” says Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson. “With our deep experience in managing business processes for similarly progressive cities, we aim to deliver efficient, high-quality services that support Bonita Springs’ vision and enable future growth,” says Rick Hirsekorn, vice president of municipal services for CH2M HILL OMI. Led by Beverly Tew, the community development department will help residents, builders and developers with building permits, rezoning applications and many other related items. Located along the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida, Bonita Springs was incorporated in 1999 and today is a city of about 40,000 people. Clients in government and industry rely on the people of CH2M HILL OMI to provide a range of custom-tailored operations and maintenance solutions. The company’s services include water and wastewater system optimization; contract O&M of water, wastewater and other utilities; and complete municipal operations, including administration, public works and community development – all backed by a commitment to safety, quality, innovation and customer service. Founded by CH2M HILL in 1980, the Denver-based company serves clients in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.omi.ch2mhill.com. Employee-owned CH2M HILL is a $5 billion global firm providing engineering, construction, operations and related technical services to public and private clients. CH2M HILL has more than 24,000 employees worldwide and is routinely ranked among the Fortune Most Admired Companies in its industry. For details, visit www.ch2mhill.com. ### |