Brown & Root — MD - Region 5 - General Contractor

Sourcewell has awarded an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction contract, number MD-R5-GC-030425-KBR, to Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC for general contractor services in Maryland Region 5. Effective March 27, 2025, the agreement features an initial two-year term ending March 26, 2027, with the possibility of three one-year extensions. The contract utilizes adjustment factors for prevailing and non-prevailing wage work across normal and other-than-normal hours to manage pricing for various construction tasks. The scope of work is comprehensive, covering CSI Divisions 01 through 46, including general requirements, concrete, masonry, metals, and specialized activities such as asbestos encapsulation and steel framing. Technical compliance is governed by strict standards, including NFPA, OSHA, and ASTM, with a heavy emphasis on security and electronic systems. Special requirements mandate that security design professionals be PSP-certified and cabling installers be BICSI-certified, with system layouts performed by a Registered Communications Distribution Designer. Contract administration is managed through web-based project management software for payment applications and submittals. Performance is measured by site-specific inspections and acceptance testing, with key milestones including commissioning and startup within 15 days and punch list completion within 30 days. Deliverables include detailed shop drawings, test reports, and operation and maintenance manuals provided in both bookmarked PDF and archival hard copy formats.