Waterbury, Conn., April 22, 2002 -- The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA), a major Florida water utility, has chosen Haestad Methods to be its preferred supplier for hydraulic modeling software and related services.
After a thorough evaluation of all the software packages on the market, FPUA selected Haestad Methods' WaterCAD®, SewerCAD®, and ClientCare™ software maintenance program.
"Haestad Methods was chosen over all other vendors to meet our hydraulic modeling needs," said Bill Thiess, P.E., supervising engineer with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. "ClientCare offers us the extra added value that far surpasses anyone else in this field, providing the most innovative modeling technologies while protecting our initial software investment."
As a ClientCare subscriber, FPUA will receive 24-hour technical assistance, maintenance, and support tools. The program also offers full-version upgrades and updates of Haestad Methods' software solutions, access to the online KnowledgeBase of Frequently Asked Questions, as well as special pricing for new products and training.
"We are pleased to add Fort Pierce Utilities Authority to our growing list of utilities and ENR Top 500 clients," said Keith Hodsden, General Manager of Sales for Haestad Methods. "ClientCare protects our clients' software investment while allowing them to leverage the latest technological advancements at all times. When a customer is enrolled in our ClientCare program, it's like having the entire Haestad Methods' staff at their disposal 24/7. Through our website and call centers, we are always here to help our clients find the answers they need."
ClientCare is available in one- and two-year subscriptions for a one-time annual fee with no hidden costs. With a choice of subscription tiers, there is a program designed to match the diverse needs and experience levels of all types of organizations. For more information about the ClientCare Software Maintenance Program, visit: http://www.haestad.com/ClientCare/ccDetails.asp
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) was formed in 1972 to help take the administrative burden off the Fort Pierce City Commission. Employees total about 270 people who serve over 24,900 electric, 15,500 water, 12,300 wastewater, and 4,700 natural gas customers in Fort Pierce and portions of St. Lucie County.
Haestad Methods provides software for the design and analysis of water resources systems, including water distribution, stormwater, and sanitary sewer infrastructure. Founded in 1979, Haestad Methods provides more than 125,000 civil engineers in over 170 countries with hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling applications, continuing education workshops, and computer-assisted textbooks.
