Zia News Archive

Zia Selected to Provide Solid Waste Management Technical Support for Tribes Within the Colorado Plateau Area

Zia, in association with iiná bá, is providing the Northern Arizona University / Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (NAU / ITEP) solid waste management technical support for ten federally recognized tribes located within the Colorado Plateau. There are distinct cultural, historical, and geographic factors that characterize each tribe and impact their solid waste priorities and the feasibility of alternatives to address those priorities.

Zia is providing a mixture of technical services that are multi – faceted and responsive to the site – specific circumstances of each tribe. Services include: wastestream analysis; design of refuse collection and transfer operations and facilities; siting and risk assessments for landfill locations; landfilling procedures; writing of ordinances and regulations; and preparation of integrated solid waste management plans. Additionally, Zia is participating in the planning and instruction of three Tribal Solid Waste Management courses for purposes of training / education and developing a solid waste management “toolbox” of options and other pertinent information for each tribal community. The toolboxes are to be unique to the needs of each tribe and shall be developed in coordination with NAU / ITEP and the key stakeholders.

Zia is Certified by the Iowa Department of Transportation

Zia received its certification as a participant in the Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program through the Iowa DOT - Certificate No. H05206. Additionally, Zia is a prequalified consultant in the Iowa DOT Professional Technical Support Services to provide Environmental Impact Studies; Cultural, Historic and Native American Services; Environmental Specialty Studies; and, Regulated Material Investigation and Remediation Services. We are currently pending prequalification approval to provide Specialized Wetlands Services.

Zia Selected to conduct Environmental Inspection Services Monitoring Program for the PlayasTraining Center in Playas, New Mexico

The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT) is the operating agency for the new Playas Training Center in Playas, New Mexico. The requirements under this contract call for sampling and analysis of the municipal drinking water supply system and the Wastewater facilities at the Playas Training Center (PTC) to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) requirements listed in discharge plan DP-688, which authorizes the Playas Townsite wastewater discharge.

The detailed technical requirements include monitoring, reporting, and system operation and maintenance of the Water System (sampling and analysis; water production reporting; consumer confidence reports; and, sanitary surveys); Wastewater System (monitoring; and event basis discharge to surface disposal site); Wastewater Lagoon Effluent; Groundwater Monitoring Wells; Wastewater Data Reporting; Solid Waste Transfer Station Disposal; Medical Clinic X-Ray Equipment (radiation control); and, Underground Fuel Storage Tanks.

Zia Provides an Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, Missouri

Zia recently finished a Solid Waste Plan for this unique urban national park located in downtown St. Louis and managed by the National Park Service / U.S. Department of the Interior. An on - site waste audit encompassing the various operations and activities at the Memorial was conducted that included a grounds maintenance facility, office settings, visitors center, museum, stores, warehouse, a historic courthouse, open space, and storage areas for refuse, recyclables, and green waste. Arrangements and methods of handling refuse and recyclables by both Park Service employees and contractors were examined. Recommendations were made concerning the formal establishment of a materials management / recovery program with a director, slogan, and ongoing internal / external publicity; reducing the number of private service providers and consolidating nearly all waste management functions under one contract; setting up record - keeping and reporting procedures to regularly obtain data on quantities of material disposed and recycled; recognizing personnel who exercised initiative in waste reduction and recycling; and using recycled - content paper for printing of publications about the Memorial.

Introducing White Sands Technical Services, LLC (WTS)


Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants, LLC in association with DDL Omni Engineering, LLC formed the Joint Venture, White Sands Technical Services, LLC (WTS). Additional information regarding WTS can be found at www.whitesandstech.comand for DDL Omni at www.ddlomni.com.


Zia New Environmental Support Contractor For White Sands Missile Range, NM


WTS was awarded the Environmental Services contract to support the White Sands Missile Range, NM. The fixed price portion of this contract is $20,171,530.00.

The work planned for this Environmental Services support contract include the general areas of analyses, studies, remediation, ethnological, archaeological, biological, and earth sciences. Specific areas of support will include:

  • studies and knowledge of range operations and environmental conditions of the arid southwest area that are critical to the performance of mission impact assessments;
  • the design and performance of environmental analysis studies, risk assessments, scientific modeling, etc., to determine potential environmental effects and mitigations for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes on actions occurring on or associated with WSMR;
  • producing, maintaining, publishing, and distributing NEPA documentation as required;
  • the knowledge of range operations and environmental conditions of the arid southwest area are critical to the performance of mission impact assessments;
  • environmental services in the execution of assigned tasks in the areas of environmental clean up, compliance, pollution prevention, and stewardship and conservation (range management, cultural and natural resources, environmental sciences and engineering)

The operations are primarily within WSMR, but may include operations within and outside the continental United States. Examples of this include the WSMR launch site at Green River, Utah; Camp Grayling, Michigan; and other test ranges, such as Kwajalein Atoll.

We are proud to support the WSMR mission and look forward to working on these programs and projects.


Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District, New Mexico


Zia is performing a Historic American Buildings Survey / Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) documentation for the Wofford Mesa Barn and Ruidoso Lookout Site. The Lincoln National Forest's commitment to historic preservation is being supported by Zia through the archiving of historic architecture of these sites. Zia is currently collecting and investigating historical information and graphic documentation as well as conducting on-site analysis of these historic structures.

 


Hippie Fire Management Unit - Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Arizona


Zia is currently assisting the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, in the development of engineering plans and technical construction specifications for laser leveling and improvements to existing and/or installation of new irrigation conveyance systems for an approximate 313 acre (+/-) parcel located within and around the designated Hippie Fire Management Unit all within the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), approximately 20 miles south of Blythe, California. This area is proposed for implementation of a revegetation and restoration project in an attempt to promote the reintroduction of native vegetation.

Zia to Support DDL Omni Engineering $19B NAVSEA Contract


Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants is part of the DDL Omni Engineering contract for engineering, technical, and programmatic support services to NAVSEA, the Warfare Centers, and other field activities. This contract was awarded based on Greatest Value to the Government, and has a potential value of more than $67B over 15 years, with the exercise of all options.

The five-year contract, with two five-year options, will be coordinated by Robert Fritz, Program Manager. Work will be performed in all DDL OMNI offices, located in seven states, under the direction of: Gregg Ross in the Northeast (Zone 1) and Northwest (Zone 7); Robert Booth in the National Capital (Zone 2), and Gulf Coast (Zone 4); and Thomas Cole in the Mid-Atlantic (Zone 3), and Southwest (Zone 6).

The work supports the CNO's stated Seapower 21 goals of providing a framework to align, organize, and integrate the U.S. Navy to meet the wide variety of challenges that lie ahead. DDL OMNI will provide full spectrum engineering, technical, and programmatic support for all twelve "Core Product Areas" assigned to the Warfare Centers, and other DoD, non-DoD, or joint agencies. Work related to the Warfare Centers includes: research and development, concept exploration, design, prototyping and fabrication, test and evaluation, certification, life cycle management, operation and maintenance, modernization and overhaul, and demilitarization and disposal. DDL OMNI has been providing support to NAVSEA and the Warfare Centers in these critical areas for more than 30 years.

For information regarding this contract and other team members, please visit the DDL Omni contract site at http://www.ddlomni.com/Business/SeaPort2/team.htm.

Zia Awarded U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service Contract


Zia will inventory asbestos-containing materials (ACM) at select Region 2 National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and a National Fish Hatchery (NFH). The asbestos survey has been requested to identify potential ACM at selected buildings at the following locations so that appropriate Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plans can be developed and implemented. The locations for this survey are:

  • Bitter Lake NWR, Roswell, New Mexico
  • Bosque de Apache NWR, Socorro, New Mexico
  • Dexter NFH, Dexter, New Mexico
  • Sevilleta NWR, Socorro, New Mexico
  • Muleshoe NWR, Muleshoe, Texas
  • Buffalo Lake NWR, Umbarger, Texas
 


Zia Selected to Support the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Environmental Programs


The Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department selected Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, LLC. (Zia) to support various infrastructure programs throughout the Nation. Team members include Zia’s affiliate firm, ZiaTSW, LLC and Gutierrez Landscape Associates, PC. The scope of services includes:

  • NEPA Compliance Planning and Documentation
  • Hydrologic and Hydraulic Consulting Services
  • Section 404 Permit Consulting Services
  • Landscape Architecture Services

Over the years Zia has worked closely with Navajo Nation Tribal Government and Chapter officials specifically in developing NEPA regulatory compliance specific to development of energy resources (oil, gas, energy), water and wastewater utilities, transportation infrastructure and funding coordination and grant application processes to assist the Nation in taking full advantage of federal program appropriations. Additionally, Zia has performed its full range of services including land surveying and critical hydrologic/hydraulic analysis of numerous bridges and roads development. Our team is honored to continue supporting the Nation’s development goals.



Zia Obtains a Basic Ordering Agreement with White Sands Missile Range

Zia entered into a services-based Corporate Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) through the White Sands Missile Range Army Contracting Agency. The BOA is an 8(a) contract vehicle available for any federal agency to utilize in meeting their mission. Individual work task orders can be issued = $3 million with no limitation on the number of orders. This BOA remains in affect for 3 years and can be renewed while Zia is still a participant in the SBA's 8(a) program. We are very excited to offer federal agencies this contracting opportunity which includes all of Zia's service areas.

Zia's Basic Ordering Agreement can be viewed at: http://www.wsmr.army.mil/docpage/CorpBOAs/CorpBOAs.HTM

Zia Expands Offices - Des Moines, Iowa

Zia opened its Mid-Western office in Des Moines, Iowa on January 4, 2004. Zia Environmental Consultants, LLC began providing a full range of environmental services to a variety of local and regional clients. Currently we are supporting several Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos surveying and other critical environmental support programs. We are proud of this key growth opportunity.

Zia Approved for the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program with DDL Omni Engineering

Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants, LLC of Las Cruces, New Mexico and DDL OMNI Engineering LLC of McLean, Virginia, are pleased to announce that they received approval of their Mentor-Protégé Agreement from the Small Business Administration (SBA) in Washington, D.C. on December 30, 2003. The SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program is designed to encourage approved Mentors to provide various forms of assistance to eligible Protégé participants. The purpose of the mentor-protégé relationship is to enhance the capabilities of the Protégé and to improve their ability to successfully compete for federal contracts.

To qualify as a Protégé, Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants successfully completed the qualification process to enter the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program effective January 23, 2003. Additionally, Zia was required to be in good standing in the 8(a) Business Development Program, in the developmental stages of the 8(a) Program and its size is less than half the size standard corresponding to its primary SIC code (8711).

To qualify as a Mentor, DDL OMNI was required to provide evidence to the SBA of favorable financial health, good character, good standing as a federal contractor, and ability to impart value to Zia through its general knowledge and experience of government contracting.

The firms collaborated to write their Mentor-Protégé Agreement that specifies the Protégé firm's needs and the Mentor firm's commitment to provide assistance addressing those needs for a term of not less than one year. The agreement may continue for a longer period providing both firms continue to meet the requirements of Mentor and Protégé, in addition to providing annual updates for SBA review and approval.

Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants LLC was founded in March, 2000 as an engineering and environmental consulting firm with expertise in the areas of Environmental, Engineering and Land Surveying services. Specific project experience includes Engineering Design; Land Surveying; Environmental Compliance; NEPA Documentation; Natural And Cultural Resources; Water Resources; Wastewater; Drainage Studies; Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis; Solid Waste/Recycling; Air Quality Services; and Industrial Facilities and Mining Consulting Services. Zia's corporate office is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and additional service areas and offices are located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Des Moines, Iowa, Portland, Oregon, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

DDL OMNI Engineering LLC is a professional engineering and technical services firm headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with additional locations in Fairfax and Norfolk, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; Waterford, Connecticut; Newport, Rhode Island; San Diego, California; and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The company is ISO 9001:2000 registered, and services focus on information systems, systems engineering and analysis, materials and structures engineering, software development, environmental services, program management and acquisition support, logistics engineering, and technology transfer/commercialization. For more information, please visit the company's web site at: www.dllomni.com

Both companies look forward to the benefits of participation in this program that will include Zia's growth and additional capabilities gained from DDL OMNI, as well as opportunities to compete for government contracts as a joint venture of the two firms.

Zia is Awarded the General Services Administration's Environmental Services Schedule (899)

On May 12, 2003, Zia's application for the GSA Environmental Services Schedule was approved and issued under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program (Contract GS-10F-0391N). Special Item Numbers (SINs) issued under Zia's schedule are:

SINS:

899-1 - Environmental Planning Services & Documentation
899-2 - Environmental Compliance Services
899-4 - Waste Management Services
899-7 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
899-8 - Remediation Services

Zia is Certified by the New Mexico Department of Transportation

Zia received its certification as a participant in the Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program through the New Mexico DOT. This certification provides Zia with eligibility in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma Transportation Departments.

Zia is Certified by the Small Business Administration

Zia is proud to announce its certification as a participant in the Small Business Administrations 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business programs. Zia continues to pursue minority enterprise certification with other federal, state and local municipal small business development programs. We participate in consortium teaming processes and manage our efforts towards successful and competent engineering and environmental solutions that support our client's missions.

Zia Expands Offices - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc. has expanded its Albuquerque operations and has moved into new offices. The Albuquerque field office is fully staffed to support Zia's Environmental Services component, including a full range of cultural and natural resources and NEPA compliance services. Zia's new Albuquerque address is 120 Madeira NE, Suite 301, Albuquerque, NM 87108; phone (505) 260-2311. Zia is a leading civil engineering, environmental services and land surveying firm, headquartered in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Zia Expands to Oregon and Nevada

Zia now provides engineering and environmental services throughout Oregon and Nevada! These new service locations enable Zia to directly support existing clients within these states. Current projects include solid waste and recycling initiatives that support waste minimization goals. Zia is very active throughout the United States in planning, developing and implementing recycling objectives to include public education outreach efforts. Additional projects include NEPA Compliance, environmental analysis and feasibility studies for infrastructure support.

Zia Establishes Corporate Office

Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants (Zia) was started on March 24, 2000 as an engineering and environmental services consulting firm. Zia's founder, Mr. Edward Martinez, P.E., started the firm after working in senior technical and managerial roles for other national and regional engineering consulting firms throughout the Western United States over a 16 year time period. There are no predecessor firms to Zia nor does Zia currently have any subsidiary firms.

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