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

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 previ