General Environmental Qualifications and Certifications
As well as being a SWAM business, GECO is also certified as a Micro-Business. Our team of personnel possesses environmental capabilities in the areas of environmental restoration, compliance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), cultural resources, storm water management and data reporting. Our team consists of individuals with different skills and talents including engineering, environmental science, project management, information technology and construction. This diversity provides a wide variety of experience and educational backgrounds utilized in the accomplishment of projects. GECO personnel have previous active duty military, federal government, state government and previous private consultant experience that provide knowledge of various environmental programs from different points of view. GECO personnel include a retired Virginia Army National Guard officer, which provides unparalleled clarity as to the needs and expectations of military contracts. In addition, we have extensive experience working with the Commonwealth of Virginia and Federal procurement process resulting in the successful completion of hundreds of contracts. By creating a team of diverse and talented people, GECO is able to create a positive impact in the surrounding community, the National Guard and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Here are a few examples of how GECO was able to make a difference:
• GECO has installed state of the art Centeron® fuel monitoring equipment on hundreds of Virginia National Guard fuel oil and propane tanks and programmed the web application that enable s the DMA and Ft. Pickett staff to remotely monitor the tanks. The system has provided critical information including:
• Identifying life safety issues that were in need of immediate attention;
• Directing staff where to focus on fuel efficiency upgrades;
• Increasing operational readiness by ensuring facilities remain fully functional at all times.
• Fort Pickett was able to obtain and utilize over 100,000 gallons of fuel oil from Walter Reed Army Medical Center saving hundreds of thousands of dollars. GECO contributed by providing design drawings of the storage area constructed to house the six (6) 20,000 gallon bladders. In addition, GECO provided cleaning services for the bladders and piping after all the fuel was utilized.
• Fort Pickett uses tens of thousands of gallons of calcium chloride for dust suppression applications. Historically, the calcium chloride would be brought in and applied 5,000 gallons at a time via tanker trucks. GECO personnel worked closely with Fort Pickett personnel to bring the calcium chloride in by rail tanker, which reduced both transport costs and time. This cooperative approach resulted in a 20% increase in dust suppression applications for the same costs.
Additional qualities that set us apart from our competition:
• Virginia registered professional engineer on staff;
• Proven prior experience with military, local government and private clients;
• Historical and institutional knowledge of Fort Pickett;
• Multiple former military and National Guard personnel on staff;
• Small and Micro business designations allows for competitive pricing and one-on-one attention to client needs;
• Extensive use of local, small businesses;
• Consistent involvement in NGVA Earth Day, National Public Lands Day, and Fort Pickett MWR activities;
• Convenient, local office in close proximity to both DMA Headquarters and Fort Pickett to allow for immediate response.
As well as being a SWAM business, GECO is also certified as a Micro-Business. Our team of personnel possesses environmental capabilities in the areas of environmental restoration, compliance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), cultural resources, storm water management and data reporting. Our team consists of individuals with different skills and talents including engineering, environmental science, project management, information technology and construction. This diversity provides a wide variety of experience and educational backgrounds utilized in the accomplishment of projects. GECO personnel have previous active duty military, federal government, state government and previous private consultant experience that provide knowledge of various environmental programs from different points of view. GECO personnel include a retired Virginia Army National Guard officer, which provides unparalleled clarity as to the needs and expectations of military contracts. In addition, we have extensive experience working with the Commonwealth of Virginia and Federal procurement process resulting in the successful completion of hundreds of contracts. By creating a team of diverse and talented people, GECO is able to create a positive impact in the surrounding community, the National Guard and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Here are a few examples of how GECO was able to make a difference:
• GECO has installed state of the art Centeron® fuel monitoring equipment on hundreds of Virginia National Guard fuel oil and propane tanks and programmed the web application that enable s the DMA and Ft. Pickett staff to remotely monitor the tanks. The system has provided critical information including:
• Identifying life safety issues that were in need of immediate attention;
• Directing staff where to focus on fuel efficiency upgrades;
• Increasing operational readiness by ensuring facilities remain fully functional at all times.
• Fort Pickett was able to obtain and utilize over 100,000 gallons of fuel oil from Walter Reed Army Medical Center saving hundreds of thousands of dollars. GECO contributed by providing design drawings of the storage area constructed to house the six (6) 20,000 gallon bladders. In addition, GECO provided cleaning services for the bladders and piping after all the fuel was utilized.
• Fort Pickett uses tens of thousands of gallons of calcium chloride for dust suppression applications. Historically, the calcium chloride would be brought in and applied 5,000 gallons at a time via tanker trucks. GECO personnel worked closely with Fort Pickett personnel to bring the calcium chloride in by rail tanker, which reduced both transport costs and time. This cooperative approach resulted in a 20% increase in dust suppression applications for the same costs.
Additional qualities that set us apart from our competition:
• Virginia registered professional engineer on staff;
• Proven prior experience with military, local government and private clients;
• Historical and institutional knowledge of Fort Pickett;
• Multiple former military and National Guard personnel on staff;
• Small and Micro business designations allows for competitive pricing and one-on-one attention to client needs;
• Extensive use of local, small businesses;
• Consistent involvement in NGVA Earth Day, National Public Lands Day, and Fort Pickett MWR activities;
• Convenient, local office in close proximity to both DMA Headquarters and Fort Pickett to allow for immediate response.
