RECOVERY - Replace Underground Water and Sanitary Sewer Lines at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, to address deferred maintenance of critical mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and incidental repairs.

RECOVERY - THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. This project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has awarded a firm fixed price contract to MPS Engineers of West Des Moines, Iowa, under contract AG-3K15-C-10-0022 to replace the underground water and sanitary sewer lines at NADC, Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $2,456,799. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis as authorized by statute in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation part 19.805-1(a)(2), Small Business 8(a) program. The selection of MPS Engineers of West Des Moines, Iowa, was based on market rsearch, successful past performance, relative experience of similar size and scope, and proximity to the work site. Contracting Office Address: 5601 Sunnytside Avenue, 4-1217, Beltsville, MD 20705 Primary Point of Contact: Michael W. Thompson, Contracting Officer, Phone 301-504-1175, Fax 301-504-1220, Michael.Thompson@ars.usda.gov