Meadow Sensory Trail Title I & II Design Services

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for Title I and Title II Architect-Engineer (A/E) services to support three project areas within the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, Virginia, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The estimated construction contract price for the designed facilities is $2,600,000, with a total project Period of Performance of 180 calendar days. The scope of services is divided into three primary task areas: 1. **Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail (Title I & II):** Complete design services from pre-design surveys through 100% stamped construction documents. The project features a fully accessible, one-way sensory trail up to one mile long with six activity stations, an access road, a parking lot for at least eight vehicles and one bus, restroom facilities, and a trailhead entrance structure. 2. **Mustang Trailhead Parking Area (Title I - Survey Only):** Topographic survey services covering approximately 8.20 acres to support future BLM-led design improvements. 3. **Enchanted Pond Outflow Area (Title I - Survey Only):** Topographic survey services covering approximately 4.93 acres surrounding a failed corrugated metal culvert to support future replacement efforts. The selected A/E contractor must be registered in Virginia and will provide civil, structural, architectural, and landscape design services. Deliverables include geotechnical investigations, schematic designs, design development, value engineering support, and finalized specifications. Progress reviews will occur at the SD1, SD2, 35%, 65%, 95%, and final 100% phases.

This Bureau of Land Management (BLM) document outlines the mandatory building codes, standards, and federal regulations governing the design and construction of BLM facilities. Under federal law, BLM-constructed or altered buildings must comply with nationally recognized model building codes. While legally exempt from state and local building codes and permitting, BLM policy mandates compliance to the maximum extent practicable, with federal and BLM-adopted national codes taking precedence in conflicts. The BLM National Operations Center, Branch of Architecture and Engineering (NOC AE Branch) serves as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and oversees compliance. Key requirements include adherence to federal energy efficiency laws (such as 10 CFR Parts 433 and 435 requiring a 30% energy reduction below baseline), the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS), and 2024 International Codes (IBC, IEBC, IFC, IMC, IPC, IRC, and IECC). Additionally, projects must integrate specific NFPA standards for fire safety, lightning protection, and electrical installations, as well as Department of the Interior (DOI) and BLM-specific sustainable building policies. Architecture and Engineering (A/E) contractors must perform a detailed code and data analysis during the design phase. This analysis must be documented directly within the project’s Construction Drawings, detailing classifications for occupancy, construction type, fire-resistance, egress, accessibility, and energy compliance to demonstrate full adherence to the mandated standards.

This federal solicitation document (140L0626R0014) is issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Architect-Engineer (A&E) Title I and Title II Design Services for the Meadowood Sensory Trail. Conducted as a qualifications-based selection under the Brooks Act, offerors must submit qualifications rather than pricing; negotiations will proceed solely with the most highly qualified firm. The resulting fixed-price contract has an anticipated period of performance of 180 calendar days after award. Work will primarily occur at the contractor's facilities, with site visits as necessary. Key provisions include: - **Contract Administration:** Invoices and progress reports must be submitted electronically through the Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). - **Personnel and Special Requirements:** Key personnel cannot be substituted without prior approval from the Contracting Officer. Additionally, strict protocols are in place to protect and preserve historical and archaeological data discovered during performance. - **Insurance:** The contractor must secure and maintain minimum liability coverage, including $100,000 for worker's compensation, $500,000 for general liability, and up to $500,000 per occurrence for automobile liability. - **Clauses:** The solicitation incorporates standard federal clauses, including prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment and Bytedance applications, and is set aside for small businesses. The primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Matt Gilger, based at the BLM Denver Federal Center.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a qualified small business firm to provide Title I and Title II Architect/Engineering (A/E) services for the Meadowood Sensory Trail in Lorton, Virginia. This total small business set-aside contract (NAICS 541330) has an estimated construction cost of $2.6 million and a performance period of 180 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The selected firm will design an approximately one-mile, ABA-accessible loop sensory nature trail featuring activity stations, natural amenities, a trailhead structure, a parking area, an access road, and two engineered stream crossings. The design process requires input from a sensory-integration specialist and deliverables spanning 35% to 100% design phases. Additionally, the firm will perform topographic survey-only services for the Mustang Trailhead (8.20 acres) and the Enchanted Pond Outflow (4.93 acres). Interested firms must submit an SF 330 qualification package electronically by July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT. Submissions are limited to 50 pages and a 25 MB file size. Questions must be submitted by July 1, 2026. Evaluation and ranking will be based on five descending factors: specialized experience (up to five projects completed within five years), professional qualifications of key personnel, capacity to meet the schedule, past performance (evaluated via CPARS), and geographic location/knowledge of the locality. The most highly qualified firm will be selected for price negotiations.