PASADENA, CA December 14, 2011 - Parsons is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) of Qatar for a general contract to undertake all engineering activities in Area 4 or Doha South, Qatar--the total area that will be developed is about 4,900 hectares (49 million m² or 12,000 acres). The contract includes multiple projects for new subdivision roads and drainage networks as well as upgrades to existing subdivisions.

Under this 5-year contract, Parsons' scope of work includes data collection, planning, investigation, coordination, design, tender preparation, construction procurement, construction supervision, and post-contract quantity surveying services for the local roads and drainage projects in Doha South. The scope also includes various task orders covering road opening permits, building permits, and miscellaneous technical services.

"Our first project in Qatar started in 1961 when we performed a groundwater study, and we look forward to continuing to work with Ashghal as a trusted partner for the future development of the country," said Guy Mehula, Parsons MENA+ President.

Parsons has been working in the MENA+ region (Middle East, North Africa, and the northern Mediterranean Sea border countries) for more than 60 years and has offices in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Rome, Istanbul, and Athens. Parsons' portfolio of ongoing projects in the MENA+ region includes major highways, bridges, rail and transit, airports, ports, water infrastructure, plus hospitals, public schools, universities, mosques, and other public buildings.

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