Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity

This action is a firm-fixed price for provide engineering and construction support for the replacement of existing domestic water piping. The objective is to restore the reliability of the domestic water infrastructure, including trenching and replacement of surface elements, at Moffett Field and select building segments within the Ames Research Center (ARC). The Contractor, as the Engineer of Record and designer of the project, has extensive knowledge of the existing domestic water infrastructure at ARC and Moffett Field. This includes system configuration, prior modifications, and operational constraints. Their involvement provides continuity of design intent and reduces the risk of errors, delays, and rework during construction.