RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — A former Hanford contractor has agreed to pay about $3 million to settle allegations of fraud in reports to the federal government on its small business subcontracts. The Tri-City Herald reports CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Co. was eligible for incentive pay for awarding subcontracts to small businesses that the Small Business Administration designated as being in Historically Underutilized Business Zones. The investigation into CH2M’s subcontracting came after a 2014 lawsuit filed by a Richland business now called Apogee Logistics, and owner Salina Savage. Jacobs Engineering, which purchased CH2M, declined to comment. The settlement agreement signed Thursday says it has not admitted liability. CH2M also is required to pay Savage and her company’s legal costs.
Ex-Hanford contractor to pay $3M to settle fraud allegations
