RECOVERY - Replacement of critical mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems serving Buildings 1, 4 and 34 at the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, Athens, GA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service plans to modify an existing firm-fixed price task order to extend the period of performance for architect-engineering services related to the replacement of critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in Buildings 1, 4, and 34 at the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in Athens, Georgia. The modification increases the total contract amount by $14,351. This task order is part of an indefinite quantity contract awarded under the Brooks Act and FAR 36.6 regulations, ensuring the selection process was based on qualifications including technical expertise, specialized knowledge, familiarity with the project location, and cost analysis. The architecture and engineering firm Toland & Mizell Architects, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia, was selected to perform these additional construction services, which remain within the scope of the original contract. These services arise from ongoing work under Task Order No. AG-3K15-D-10-0002, and the extension supports continued progress on critical infrastructure improvements at the research facility. The contracting officer overseeing this modification is Jennifer M. Friel, who can be contacted for further information. The work is being performed in Athens, GA, under NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering services.