FirstCarbon Solutions Awarded GSA Contract for ‘Energy Consulting Services’

IRVINE, CA-(September 12, 2012) – FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer and industry leader in environmental sustainability solutions for business, today announced that it has been awarded its second U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract (Schedule 03FAC Contract) for “Energy Consulting Services” under Special Identification Number (SIN) 872 211.

Effective July 6, 2012, FirstCarbon Solutions’ new five-year GSA contract (GS-21F-0127Y) provides local, state and federal governments with expedited access to services including expert advice, assistance, and guidance on energy-related projects or initiatives to assist agencies, activities and organizations in adhering to energy legislation and policy. In addition, state and local governments have access to FirstCarbon Solutions’ 03FAC Contract as part of the Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program.

According to James M. Donovan, President and CEO of FirstCarbon Solutions, GSA estimates that approximately $50 billion a year in spending (or 10 percent of overall federal procurement spending) is done through GSA Schedules. GSA Schedules are fast, easy, and effective contracting vehicles that establish long-term, federal government-wide contracts with commercial companies to provide access to millions of commercial products and services at volume discount pricing.

“FirstCarbon Solutions is pleased to have our energy and carbon consulting services made available through the GSA Schedule,” said Donovan. “This opportunity provides FirstCarbon Solutions with increased visibility among our government clients and eliminates many steps so federal agencies are able to quickly find the expert service they need, hassle-free. There is no need to negotiate contracts or rates. Ultimately, this opportunity streamlines the entire procurement process.”

In July 2011, FirstCarbon Solutions was awarded a GSA Information Technology (IT) 70 Schedule Contract for its carbon accounting and sustainability reporting software (under SIN 132 32 Term Software Licenses) and related services (under SIN 132 34 Software Maintenance). This original contract helped establish documentation for FirstCarbon Solutions as a Federal Supply Schedule Contractor for its carbon accounting and sustainability reporting software services.

As a member of ADEC Innovations, a global enterprise with more than 5,000 employees and operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, FirstCarbon Solutions is the only company to have in-depth, broad environmental and sustainability expertise combined with extensive back office processing and software capabilities that can be rapidly mobilized to augment or free up internal resources, allowing organizations to focus on their core activities and more strategic initiatives.

About FirstCarbon Solutions

FCS advances sustainable practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and operate their businesses. Seamlessly delivering fully integrated, cost-effective consulting, data management and software solutions, FCS helps clients save time, reduce costs, optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies in a world where sustainability matters. With more than 30 years of environmental and sustainability consulting experience, FCS meets its clients’ ever-evolving environmental and compliance needs in energy, air and carbon management; environmental assessments and planning; supply and life cycle assessments; permitting and compliance; software and data processing.

FirstCarbon Solutions is a member of ADEC Innovations, a global provider of onshore managed services and offshore outsourcing solutions for governments and businesses worldwide.

For additional information, visit ADEC Innovations website.

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