UCOR’s Personal Property Management team has achieved a significant milestone, successfully transferring vital remotely operated demolition equipment from another DOE cleanup site. This strategic acquisition, carried out through the newly implemented Management of Portable Equipment Program, has resulted in an impressive cost savings of over $1.7 million by avoiding the purchase of new equipment.
The newly acquired Brokk equipment is set to revolutionize UCOR’s demolition capabilities, allowing for a substantial increase in worker distance from potential hazards, thereby enhancing safety protocols. The acquisition process involved meticulous coordination, with members of the Personal Property Management team collaborating with the General Services Administration, Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center, and Fluor-BWXT, the previous cleanup contractor at the Portsmouth, Ohio, site.
“This major accomplishment is a demonstration of the efforts the Personal Property Management team makes to support all UCOR’s enterprises through the reutilization of federally owned equipment,” said Tee Duncan, UCOR Asset Manager. “This success story not only shows UCOR’s commitment to assist projects in meeting their mission goals but also underscores the entire organization’s dedication as mindful stewards of taxpayers’ dollars.”
The opportunity arose through proactive networking with DOE’s Cincinnati office, where the UCOR team discovered that the DOE Portsmouth site had several Brokk machines declared as excess. Out of the BROKK 400 machines that Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth had originally purchased for recently completed closure activities, a total of four, along with associated components, were identified for transfer to Oak Ridge.
This initiative highlights UCOR’s commitment to efficiency, safety, and responsible resource management, ensuring that valuable taxpayer dollars are utilized effectively while advancing critical cleanup missions.
