Partnering at its best

USACE Partnering at its best:

Unfortunately EMIP entered into a contract with the Fort Wort District in 2009 ( W9126G-09-P-0360).  After a lot of contract disputes in which the USACE issued DrChecks comments above and beyond contract specs and continued to deny approval of the SWPPP and Design Plan submitted, they in my opinion unfairly and improperly "Terminated for Cause".  EMIP eventually settled this matter in a mediated agreement and the terms were changed to "Termination for Convenience". Despite this settlement EMIP losses both financial and organizational,  has effectively ended it as a viable business.

I would strongly suggest that any small business thinking of entering into a contract with the Fort Wort District contact me first.  If the treatment I received is any indication of what maybe expected,  then you should not expect fair treatment, or cooperation from this agency.  I have numerous examples of the USACE ignoring contract specifications and wording in lieu of additional or modified requirements not in the agreement.

I only wish this person would have been in place prior to my unfortunate dealings with them.  Maybe they wouldn't have blatantly violated their own contract.  If anyone has dealt with this person please contact me, I am curios to see if her position is a realistic attempt to foster fair dealings with small businesses.

http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/OfficeofSmallBusinessPrograms.aspx