Notice of Intent of Sole Source Award firm fixed price AE Services Contract for Engineering During Construction (EDC)

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This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Engineering During Construction (EDC) services to Black and Veatch under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 , 'Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Procurement of Architectural-Engineering Professional Services contract associated with the design and construction of the Brine Pipeline Access Improvements (BPAI) under the Section 219 South Perris project. The proposed sole-source A-E contract with Black and Veatch will encompass the following activities: The requirement is for A-E Professional Services associated with cost regeneration, Engineering During Construction, and Post Construction Services. The Scope of Work includes: Cost Regeneration/ Quality Control/Quality Assurance – This task will encompass several sub-tasks described below. OPCC Regeneration. The current Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) is in Timberline software. The entire existing OPCC must be regenerated by each line item within the MCACES software for Government’s review. Project Management and Coordination Meetings during Bid Document Review Periods. Quality Control/Quality Assurance. Bid Phase Assistance - Provide technical support during the project bid phase including responding to inquiries from bidders and addenda evaluation. Engineering Services During Construction: This task includes several sub-tasks to be accomplished during the construction phase. Project Management, Correspondence, and Monthly Progress Meeting Calls. Shop Drawing and Technical Submittal Reviews Review of Requests for Information and Design Clarifications Review of USACE/EMWD - Contractor Prepared Change Order Requests Periodic Meetings and Site Visits Post Construction Services - Preparation of Record Drawings Previous contract for the 100% design package for the Brine Pipeline Access Improvements Project was previously completed by Black & Veatch (2021) under an EMWD contract including the plan, specification and cost conversion to USACE standards. Cost range is under $1,000,000.00. Estimate start date of contract December 1, 2026 - completion by December 1, 2027. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals or qualifications. No solicitation package is available. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, interested parties that believe they can meet the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the required services and meet all applicable technical and operational requirements. The Government will review timely submissions to determine whether another responsible source is capable of satisfying the requirement and whether a competitive acquisition is appropriate. The Government anticipates making an award approximately 10 calendar days after the closing date of this notice, unless the Government determines that another responsible source can satisfy the requirement. Responses/capability statements to this Notice of Intent must be received no later than November 5, 2026, 5:30 PM Pacific Time to the following individuals: Response submissions must be in writing (via email) and clearly demonstrate the responder’s ability to perform the services without fracturing design liability or causing unacceptable delays to the ongoing construction project.

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NAICS

541330

Engineering Services

54├Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

541├Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

5413├Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

54133├Engineering Services

541330└Engineering Services

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C1KZ

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OTHER CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES

C├ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

C1├ARCH-ENG SVCS - CONSTRUCTION

C1KZ└ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OTHER CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES

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