RECOVERY - Additional design phase services for the deionized water system to lab room 3032 as part of the major renovation to NCAUR, Peoria, IL.

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plans to modify an existing firm fixed price task order to include additional design phase services for the deionized water system in laboratory room 3032, located at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois. This modification amounts to $7,042 and falls within the scope of a previously awarded indefinite quantity contract for architecture-engineering (A-E) services. The original award was made following a competitive selection process under the Brooks Act and FAR 36.6, with Bernatrd Johnson Corporation (BJC) chosen based on technical expertise, specialized knowledge relevant to the location, and cost analysis. The added services are part of the ongoing major renovation at NCAUR and will be performed exclusively under Task Order No. AG-3K15-D-08-0004. BJC, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, will receive the contract modification. Key contacts for this procurement include the contracting officer, Michael W. Thompson, and contract specialist, Patrick Reilly. The work enhances the laboratory’s water system, ensuring it meets the technical and functional needs of the renovation project.