Emergency Replace Food Service Sewer Pipe
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), under the Department of Justice, has awarded a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Today Plumbing Services Corp. for the Emergency Replacement of Food Service Sewer Pipe at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This award, valued at an estimated $500,000, was made under an unusual and compelling urgency justification.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract addresses a catastrophic sewer pipe failure requiring immediate action. Key deliverables include:
- Emergency replacement of approximately 900 linear feet (LF) of collapsed sewer pipes.
- Replacement of approximately 400 LF of collapsed sewer pipe in the Food Service and Rear Gate areas.
- Replacement of approximately 400 LF of the grease interceptor sewer pipe.
- Installation of approximately 100 LF of pipe to connect the dishwasher to the grease interceptor sewer pipe.
- Repair of the grease interceptor.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Value: $500,000
- Awarded Contractor: Today Plumbing Services Corp.
- Award Date: February 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Guaynabo, PR 00965
Set-Aside / Justification
This acquisition was made as a sole-source award due to an unusual and compelling urgency, specifically a catastrophic sewer pipe failure creating immediate risks to safety and habitable conditions. The justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) cites FAR Deviation 6.103-2 and 5.201(b)(1), exempting it from synopsis. Today Plumbing Services Corp. was selected due to their ability to mobilize quickly and specialized knowledge for urgent installation in Puerto Rico.
Additional Notes
The urgency was driven by wastewater backup, posing an immediate risk to inmates and staff. Market research was limited due to the emergency. The anticipated cost was determined fair and reasonable based on an Independent Government Estimate (IGE). Future acquisitions for similar needs will include advance planning to allow for competitive procurement methods.