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Engineering and Technical Services that require a PE. A Service (FAR Part 37) or A/E (FAR Part 36)?


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Engineering and Technical Services and studies that require a PE licensed Engineers. A Service (FAR Part 37) or A/E (FAR Part 36)?

Quick background. A requirement for Engineering and Technical Services and studies requires to hire individuals with a PE licensed Engineers to review design draws and specs not considered construction or facilities.

Would this be FAR Part 37 under Service Contracts or can it be under FAR Part 36.6 (subpart 36.601-4(3) Architect-Engineer Services?

Thoughts? Ideas? Opinions?

 

The definition of A-E from 40 USC 1102, FAR part 2.101: 

(A)professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, as defined by state law, if applicable, that are required to be performed or approved by a person licensed, registered, or certified to provide the services described in this paragraph;
(B)professional services of an architectural or engineering nature performed by contract that are associated with research, planning, development, design, construction, alteration, or repair of real property; and
(C)other professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, or incidental services, which members of the architectural and engineering professions (and individuals in their employ) may logically or justifiably perform, including studies, investigations, surveying and mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, conceptual designs, plans and specifications, value engineering, construction phase services, soils engineering, drawing reviews, preparation of operating and maintenance manuals, and other related services.
 
Cornell Law School: real property (land law): an overview

Property signifies dominion or right of use, control, and disposition which one may lawfully exercise over things, objects, or land. One of the basic dividing lines between property is that between real property and personal property. Generally, the term real property refers to land. Land, in its general usage, includes not only the face of the earth but everything of a permanent nature over or under it. This includes structures and minerals.

There are further divisions within the real property classification. The most important are freehold estates, nonfreehold estates, and concurrent estates. (Others are future interests, specialty estates, and incorporeal interests).

  • Freehold estates are those in which an individual has ownership for an indefinite period of time. An example of a freehold estate is the "fee simple absolute", which is inheritable and lasts as long as the individual and his heirs wants to keep it. Another example is the "life estate", in which the individual retains possession of the land for the duration of his or her life.
  • Nonfreehold estates are property interests of limited duration. They include tenancy for years, tenancy at will, and tenancy at sufferance.
  • Concurrent estates exist when property is owned or possessed by two or more individuals simultaneously.

 

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On 6/24/2021 at 4:05 PM, HLDavis said:

Quick background. A requirement for Engineering and Technical Services and studies requires to hire individuals with a PE licensed Engineers to review design draws and specs not considered construction or facilities.

What are the design drawings and spec for? What is the purpose of the products to be reviewed and why does it require a PE license? 

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