JV to compete for task orders under a $24M contract vehicle supporting general engineering and design services across USACE New England District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2026
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Dills Architects CDM Smith Joint Venture (the JV) announced today it has been awarded an Architect-Engineer (A-E) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District.
Under the award, the JV will compete for task orders within a $24 million contract vehicle to provide general engineering and design services across the USACE New England District. The contract provides general engineering and design services supporting new construction and renovation projects across the USACE New England District. Work includes preparing design documents, technical analyses, cost estimates, schedules, and construction-phase support, along with surveying and geospatial services such as photogrammetry, laser scanning, and GPS-based data collection. Services may be delivered under design-bid-build or design-build approaches and cover both architectural and civil works projects.
– said Clay Dills, President of Dills Architects.
Dills Architects CDM Smith Joint Venture is proud to support the New England District with responsive, mission-aligned A-E services. The JV brings together Dills Architects’ design leadership and client-focused technical capabilities with CDM Smith’s depth in federal delivery and engineering expertise.
Together, the JV will support federal clients with disciplined project execution, stakeholder alignment, and design solutions that balance cost, value, and long-term performance.
About Dills Architects
Dills Architects was founded in 1983 by Dan Dills who, as an enlisted man in the Army working on building projects in Europe during World War II, well understood that design is an act of civic responsibility—one that must serve the present while anticipating what the future will require. Dan developed a discipline grounded in technical rigor and buildable solutions that continues to shape the ethos of the Dills’ practice. Today, Dills Architects serves as stewards of the possible through the discovery and activation of the best of people and places in the public realm, guiding clients through strategic planning and goal-driven decisions that balance cost and long-term value.
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About CDM Smith
CDM Smith is a global engineering and construction firm delivering exceptional solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities. With a commitment to technical excellence and client service, the firm partners with federal, state, and local agencies to solve complex infrastructure challenges and improve the communities they serve. CDM Smith provides integrated services across planning, design, construction, and operations, helping clients achieve resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective outcomes.
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FAQ
1 | What federal contract was awarded to Dills Architects?
Dills Architects CDM Smith Joint Venture was awarded an Architect-Engineer (A-E) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. Through this contract vehicle, the joint venture will compete for task orders supporting federal design and engineering work across the district.
2 | What federal services does Dills Architects provide under this contract?
Under this contract, the joint venture provides general engineering and design services for new construction and renovation projects. The work may include design documents, technical analyses, cost estimates, schedules, construction-phase support, and surveying and geospatial services such as photogrammetry, laser scanning, and GPS-based data collection.
3 | Does Dills Architects support both design-bid-build and design-build federal projects?
Yes. The contract covers work delivered through both design-bid-build and design-build methods, supporting a range of architectural and civil works projects. That flexibility makes Dills Architects a valuable partner for agencies and teams working across different project types and delivery approaches.
4 | Why team with Dills Architects for federal contract opportunities?
Dills Architects brings a combination of design leadership, technical rigor, and client-focused project delivery to federal work. Through the Dills Architects CDM Smith Joint Venture, the team supports federal clients with mission-aligned A-E services, stakeholder coordination, and design solutions that balance cost, value, and long-term performance.
5 | How can agencies or potential teaming partners contact Dills Architects about federal opportunities?
For federal contract discussions or teaming opportunities, potential partners can contact Ryan Carroll, Client Engagement Director, at rcarroll@dillsarchitects.com or 757.496.4926. Dills Architects is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and additional company information is available on the firm’s website.