Case Study:

Fort Campbell

Cutting Grounds Maintenance Costs at the World’s 2nd Largest Military Base

In 2014, PRIDE Industries began providing grounds landscape support services to Fort Campbell, a U.S. Army Installation located on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. When we began, we were one of three contracted service providers. However, in time, Fort Campbell asked us to step in and take over all of the facility’s landscaping needs. In doing so, not only have we provided excellent service, we have also helped Fort Campbell fulfill its commitment to inclusion through the employment of people with disabilities—all while saving time and money.

Situation

Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division, whose soldiers played a key role in the Gulf War. Equipped with thousands of acres of improved and semi-improved grounds, the fort’s needs include landscape installations, pest management, mowing, trimming, edging, vegetation control, mulching, aerating, fertilizing, seeding, and parking lot maintenance. Additionally, in keeping with the federal government’s commitment to hire people with disabilities, Fort Campbell wanted the benefits of this workforce—including their statistically-demonstrated high retention rates and low turnover. Finally, Fort Campbell wanted one reliable contractor, rather than three.

Solution

PRIDE Industries provides all management, supervision, labor, equipment, vehicles, and materials to maintain more than 6,200 acres of grounds at Fort Campbell—including the Kentucky cantonment area and parade grounds. 

Services Provided

  • Landscape installations
  • Pest management
  • Mowing, trimming, and edging
  • Vegetation control
  • Mulching and aerating
  • Fertilizing and seeding
  • Parking lot maintenance

 

Results

  • Reduced site expenses by providing all required  landscaping services
  • 92% of PRIDE Industries employees who work at the base have a declared disability
  • PRIDE Industries consistently employs multiple military veterans on the contract
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Highlights

2nd

largest military base in the world

6,217

acres maintained

Cost Savings

through one provider

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