Mass Economics

Founded in 1965, Abt Associates is one of the largest, employee-owned, government and business research and consulting companies in the United States. The company offers scientific research, consulting and technical assistance solutions in the areas of international development and clinical trials and registries. It serves several government agencies, international organizations, foundations, nonprofit associations and institutions. Abt Associates serves the telecommunications, educational, environment and financial service sectors. The company works with a team of more than 1,250 staff members. It operates over five 7 offices in the United States and nearly 40 project sites in approximately 35 countries worldwide. With annual revenues of more than $225 million, Abt Associates has survey data collection, management, analysis, and research and evaluation capabilities.

Barletta Engineering, also known as Barletta, is a Massachusetts-based company that provides engineering, procurement and construction services. The company has a staff of more than 250 employees who work on general and power plant construction and environmental remediation projects. Its projects include the construction of light rail, water and wastewater treatment plants, highways, bridges, police stations, libraries, and traditional and alternative fuel for power generation, as well as the remediation of contaminated sites and solid waste management facility construction. Barletta Engineering s staff includes over 15 project managers, engineers and engineering technicians, nearly 25 construction managers, and project and assistant superintendents. Its staff also includes over 100 field employees, including field engineers, equipment operators, laborers, masons and carpenters.