RECOVERY - Additional hazardous materials awareness and environmental monitoring construction phase services at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Peoria, IL.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service plans to modify a firm fixed price task order for additional construction phase services related to hazardous materials awareness and environmental monitoring at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois. This modification adds $38,842 worth of work to an existing indefinite quantity contract for architectural and engineering services, awarded under the Brooks Act and FAR 36.6. The services remain within the original contract's scope and focus on enhancing safety and environmental monitoring during the construction phase. Bernard Johnson Corporation (BJC), located in Rockville, Maryland, was selected for this modification based on their overall technical expertise, specialized knowledge pertinent to the location, and cost analysis considerations. The task order modification applies only under Task Order No. AG-3K15-D-08-0004. Points of contact for this contract include Contracting Officer Michael W. Thompson and Contract Specialist Patrick Reilly, both associated with the Agricultural Research Service. The modification ensures compliance with regulations while emphasizing environmental and safety oversight during construction activities at the NCAUR facility.