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KBR Hosts Local Vendors, Suppliers and Subcontractors at Informational Workshop for SWA Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility No. 2

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLA, August 10, 2011 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) will host a How to Do Business with Us workshop, an instructional and informational workshop for Palm Beach County's local vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Embassy Suites in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., located at 4350 PGA Boulevard, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m., ET. The workshop marks the early stages of preparation for KBR's work on the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County's Renewable Energy Facility No. 2.

How to Do Business with Us will define KBR's scope of work and that of project consortium member Babcock & Wilcox Power Generation Group, Inc. (B&W PGG), as well as the work of KBR's subcontractor, CDM; educate local businesses on the various scopes of work available for the waste-to-energy project; and how the scope of work will apply to their team members.

Presentations from KBR team members will cover the following topics:

  • Scope of work
  • Industry terminology
  • The team's qualification process
  • Bid requirements (including insurance, safety, bonding, etc.)

Earlier this year, when the SWA selected KBR and B&W PGG to deliver Palm Beach County's Renewable Energy Facility No. 2, the company made an ambitious commitment to support the local community by maximizing the use of contractors and suppliers from the Palm Beach area. KBR will adhere to that commitment through reaching out to help the local residents at this workshop.

"KBR strives to use as many local employees and suppliers as are available by hiring and training local workers, helping them grow their capabilities," said Jim Stewart, President, KBR Power and Industrial. "This workshop will enable local contractors to become more aware of KBR's job offerings on the SWA Waste-to-Energy Project and enhance their working relationship with KBR."

KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil infrastructure, power, industrial, and commercial markets. For more information, visit www.kbr.com.