Small A&E Project

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) has issued Solicitation Number 98586 seeking qualified architectural and engineering (A/E) firms to provide comprehensive design and engineering services on an as-needed basis for small- to medium-scale projects across existing WSSC office buildings, depots, laboratories, and other occupied vertical facilities in Maryland. The scope covers a broad range of disciplines including architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, civil/site work, and IT security/low voltage controls, supporting the Commission’s capital improvement projects and strategic priorities with an emphasis on sustainability, code compliance, and modern workplace standards. Services will encompass planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration delivered through task orders issued under a master Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) over a three-year period with possible extensions. The contract accommodates multiple awards and includes detailed quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and confidentiality provisions, including mandatory security clearances for personnel accessing sensitive information. Proposals will be evaluated based on four weighted criteria emphasizing firm experience (40%), technical approach (30%), key personnel qualifications and staffing plans (20%), and price (10%), utilizing a trade-off process to determine the most advantageous offer rather than simply the lowest price. Minimum qualifications require firms to have at least five years of relevant experience, a licensed Maryland project manager residing in the DMV area, and demonstrated familiarity with Maryland Department of the Environment permits. The contract features a cost ceiling of $1 million per award for all task orders combined, with invoicing on a monthly basis contingent on progress deliverables and budget compliance. Contractual documents include a series of exhibits addressing scope, task order procedures, security, confidentiality, labor classifications, insurance and bonding, minority business enterprise (MBE) participation, and conflict of interest affidavits. The agreement mandates comprehensive documentation, delivery of approved construction drawings and assessments, and compliance with applicable codes, ADA, fire/life safety, and environmental standards. Submissions must be made electronically through WSSC's eProcurement portal by March 31, 2026, following strict format and page limitations. The contract does not incorporate Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses but enforces analogous provisions through detailed local exhibits, underscoring WSSC’s commitment to professionalism, sustainability, and community engagement through its architectural and engineering projects.