USFWS_KS_Great Plains NC_TITLE III ServicesI

The United States Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Construction Administration Services, known as Title III Services, for the Great Plains Nature Center Renovation in Wichita, Kansas. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330. The scope of work includes providing on-site inspections, performing commissioning services in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 202-2013 and Guideline-0-2013, and preparing updated as-built drawings. The performance period is estimated to last 300 days, spanning approximately October 2026 through August 2027. All work must be performed under the direct supervision of a professional architect or engineer licensed in the State of Kansas, with all design work requiring a professional stamp. The government will award the contract to the highest qualified firm based on an evaluation of key personnel and specialized experience, specifically requiring personnel to have over 10 years of experience and appropriate professional certifications. The selected contractor must implement a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and adhere to OSHA safety regulations, with the authority to stop work that endangers lives on site. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and the maintenance of liability insurance. While the specific fee for Title III services is not listed, the estimated construction contract price for the overall project is between 1 million and 5 million dollars.