RECOVERY - Construction Phase A-E Services for Major Renovations of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems to the U.S. National Arboretum Laboratory and Administration Building in Washington, D.C., Modification 10.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service awarded a contract modification to RMF Engineering of Baltimore, MD, extending Construction Management Services through March 1, 2012. This modification, valued at $67,363 and awarded on November 28, 2011, continues support for major renovations at the U.S. National Arboretum's laboratory and administration building in Washington, D.C. The original contract, awarded on a sole-source basis, tasked RMF Engineering with updating previous designs for critical Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing system upgrades to address deferred maintenance issues. The work aims to ensure that essential infrastructure components meet required standards and functionality. The contract is identified under solicitation number AG-3K15-C-09-0015_Mod_10 and falls within the NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering services. The place of performance is Washington, D.C., specifically at the National Arboretum facility. The point of contact for this contract is Scott Sentz, reachable via the USDA Agricultural Research Service. This contract modification underscores ongoing efforts to maintain and improve critical infrastructure in government research facilities through specialized engineering and construction management services.