RECOVERY - Additional construction phase services for asbestos abatement and air clearance monitoring services, as part of the major renovation to the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Peoria, IL

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service plans to modify an existing firm-fixed price task order to provide additional construction phase services related to asbestos abatement and air clearance monitoring at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois. This modification, valued at $43,749, falls under an indefinite quantity contract for architectural and engineering services, awarded through a competitive process in compliance with the Brooks Act and FAR 36.6 regulations. The chosen contractor, Bernard Johnson Corporation (BJC), was selected based on their technical expertise, specialized knowledge relevant to the project location, and cost analysis. These additional services are necessary and remain within the scope of the original contract, supporting the ongoing major renovation of the NCAUR facility. The work is formally designated under Task Order No. AG-3K15-D-08-0004, with BJC located at 1370 Piccard Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD, as the awardee. The contract manages environmental safety through asbestos abatement and ensures air quality standards are met via air clearance monitoring, reflecting the USDA’s commitment to safe and compliant construction practices during the renovation process.