Petition for Suspension and Debarment of PBSJ as Federal Government Contractor

Dear Inspector General:
1. I  respectfully request that the Army Corps of Engineers and all federal government agencies suspend and debar the international architectural, engineering and construction design firm of PBSJ and every single one of its subsidiaries from receiving any more money or contracts, pending an investigation of its actions.
2. There have been felony convictions of two (2) PBSJ  CEOs for illegal campaign contributions and other crimes.
3. PBSJ entered into a multi-million dollar False Claims Act settlement with the Department of Justice involving false claims for federal government work. Other investigations continue.
4. PBSJ's $35 million in embezzlement was allegedly used to obtain corporate funds for bribery.  PBSJ has allegedly given illegal campaign contributions to some 100 Florida public officials
5. I have asked St. Johns County Commission Chairman Ben Rich to kindly ask the Clerk of Courts to conduct an investigation of PBSJ for fraud, waste and abuse, including gathering information from the FBI, U.S. Attorneys and the states of Texas, Georgia and Nevada regarding PBSJ's alleged overbilling.
6. Chairman Rich pulled from the County Commission's consent agenda yesterday a contract for PBSJ.
7. Chairman Rich has requested the County Administrator's office to investigate PBSJ.
8. I request that the Army Corps of Engineers work with Chairman Rich, the County Administrator, Clerk of Courts, St. Johns River Water Management District and State of Florida to protect our rights.
9. I respectfully request that all Army Corps of Engineers officials kindly disclose any agreements, understandings or relationships with PBSJ.
10. During the past week, I have posted pertinent information on PBSJ on "Clean Up City of St. Augustine, Florida," including Justice Department and PBSJ news releases, news articles and other materials, which may be found at www.cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.com
Thank you in advance for your zealous actions to protect the public interest from PBSJ, et al. We look forward to hearing from you.
With kindest regards, I am,
Sincerely yours,
Ed
Ed Slavin
www.cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.com
Box 3084
St. Augustine, FL 32085--3084
904-471-7023
904-471-9918 (fax)