U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Clemons-Vazquez JV a Carr Lake Flood Recovery Project in Knott County, KY

News Release
For Immediate Release
June 15th, 2023

Littcarr, KY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District competitively awarded the project to excavate colluvium deposits from the overflow area of the lake sediment dam, a rapid response project requiring specialty civil, marine, and environmental management experience.

Between July 25th and July 30th, 2022, several complex thunderstorms developed south of I-64 and brought heavy rain, deadly flash flooding, and devastating river flooding to eastern Kentucky. These thunderstorms, at times, caused rainfall rates in excess of 4″ per hour across the highly complex terrain of Knott County, leading to widespread devastating impacts. The overwhelming amounts of rain and resultant flooding caused 39 deaths and widespread catastrophic damage. Entire homes and parts of some communities were swept away by flood waters, leading to costly damage to infrastructure in the region. The highest rainfall total report was from southern Knott County, where 14.00″ fell between July 25th and July 29th. The National Weather Service (NWS) observer at Carr Creek Lake reported 6.71″ from 7am July 28th to 7am July 29th, following a report of 6.50″ at that site on the previous day.

The Clemons-Vazquez JV teamed in order to complete this critical flood recovery and restoration work of the Carr Creek Lake Sediment Dam before year-end.  The company is excavating the area, installing a new permanent gravel access road, and stabilizing the bank.  Clemons-Vazquez will also remove trees, brush, and other debris from the area inside the construction limits.  When the project is complete, the US Army Corps of Engineers and Knott County residents will enjoy easier access for maintenance and monitoring of the lake overflow area.  Careful planning and consideration ensure this project work doesn’t interfere with the recreational use of the area, traffic, or create excessive noise.

“This was a catastrophic and life changing event to this community!  We are honored and humbled to learn the USACE selected this team to provide recovery services to the residents of Knott County.   Our project delivery team of Military Veterans are traveling from Ohio and Tennessee to restore this site as quickly and safely as possible” said Kevin Clemons, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Managing Member of this joint venture project.

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Contact:Kevin Clemons | 937-272-5496 | [email protected]

To Learn More About This Team Visit: https://clemonsconstructionco.com/ and

www.vazquezcc.com

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U.S. Army Awards Clemons-Vazquez JV a $495MM Design-Build Construction MATOC at Ft. Campbell, KY

News Release
For Immediate Release
June 30th, 2023

Fort Campbell, KY – The U.S. Army Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) competitively awarded the joint venture partners an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) to perform critical construction and renovation services for a variety of requirements over the next 5 years.  The contract award includes designing and constructing a broad range of new facilities, maintaining older facilities, and providing repairs to ensure the sustainment of the abundance of existing real property at Fort Campbell.  The performance of work includes new buildings and renovations with a host of trades such as: carpentry, roofing, painting, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, masonry, demolition, roadwork, storm drainage, earthwork, welding, creation of new structures and facilities, energy conservation, environmental, logistics, operational work, and other general construction supporting the DPW Director and Fort Campbell mission essential requirements.

The Clemons-Vazquez JV teamed in order to achieve the optimal balance of people, equipment, knowledge, experience, and leadership to perform this critical work for the US Army.  The Clemons-Vazquez JV is under Veteran leadership and supported by a cadre of experienced construction project delivery team and dozens of subcontractors from across the Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee region.  This contract award enables both partners to combine resources and provide MICC with a dedicated team and deliver the highest-quality outcomes for the Fort Campbell DPW and MICC. The joint venture is opening an office in Oak Grove, KY to support the contract requirements, coordinate with subcontractors, store equipment, and demonstrate the commitment to improving work and living conditions for the soldiers of Fort Campbell.

“This contract supports the DoD’s installation sustainment initiative, improve morale, and maintains the buildings supporting the 101st Airborne Division mission readiness,” said Kevin Clemons, USMC Veteran and Managing Member of Clemons-Vazquez JV.  “Fort Campbell has such a rich history of protecting America’s freedom and is a vital element of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capabilities.   Ft. Campbell is also an important stakeholder for the residents and business owners in the local Kentucky and Tennessee communities.  We are extremely happy to support the men and women who call Ft. Campbell home and look forward to being a team player for MICC, DPW, suppliers, and the subcontractors working at the installation,” said Joe Vazquez.

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Contact: Kevin Clemons | 937-272-5496 | [email protected]

To Learn More About This Team Visit: clemonsconstructionco.com and vazquezcc.com

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