FCC BUTNER PRECAST JOINT REPLACEMENT FMC

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the FCC Butner Precast Joint Replacement FMC project, clarifying requirements and procedures.

• Temporary Office: Contractors are not required to have a temporary office on-site.
• Entry/Exit Procedures: Expect approximately 30 minutes for daily entry and exit. Procedures involve arrival at the rear gate with valid ID, security screening, tool inventory, and escort by staff within the secured area. Exiting involves escort to the rear gate, tool inventory, vehicle searches, and ID return.
• Background Checks: A full 60+ page background check with fingerprinting and badging is required for contractors needing access to BOP digital systems or blueprints. US Citizens or valid greencard holders are required. Other contractors may have a less extensive check but still require fingerprinting for badging. The government reserves the right to rerun checks.
• Weather Days: The project is anticipated to be completed within 140 calendar days. While no specific weather days are included, the schedule accounts for normal inclement weather. Excessive weather may lead to a modification of the performance period.
• Joint Sealant Replacement: Joint sealant replacement is required at affected roof scuppers, water faucets, and all penetrations in precast wall panels. It is also required for horizontal overhangs at the mental health building's interior courtyard. It is NOT required for exterior CMU bathrooms in recreation areas or where sidewalks meet buildings at grade. Razor wire outside the inner fence is excluded.
• Dumpsters: Dumpsters with locking tops are permitted on-site at BOP-designated locations, following BOP procedures for entering and leaving secure areas. Dumpsters must remain in the Sallyport for 24 hours before removal.

These clarifications refine understanding of site access, security protocols, background check requirements, and the scope of joint sealant work, which may impact bidder proposals and planning.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the FCC Butner Precast Joint Replacement FMC opportunity.

• Temporary Office: Contractors are not required to have a temporary office on-site, but if they choose to, the location will be specified.
• Entry/Exit Procedures: Expect approximately 30 minutes for daily entry and exit, which includes security screening, tool inventory, and escorting by staff. Procedures become quicker with routine.
• Background Checks: A 60+ page background check with fingerprinting and badging is required for contractors needing access to BOP digital systems or blueprints. US Citizens or valid greencard holders are required. The government reserves the right to rerun checks.
• Credit Checks: Generally not required for contractors without access to BOP digital systems or blueprints, but BOP reserves the right to require them.
• Training: Orientation for the badging process is required and should accommodate 4 hours.
• Subcontractor Background Checks: Contractors requiring site access exceeding 90 days must submit the full background form. Short-term visitors (1-2 weeks) may not require the long form.
• Inclement Weather: The project is anticipated to be completed within 140 calendar days. While no specific weather days are included, excessive inclement weather may result in a modification to the performance period.
• Dumpsters: Dumpsters with locking tops are permitted on-site at BOP-designated locations, following BOP procedures. They must remain on-site for a 24-hour period before removal.
• Joint Sealant Scope: Joint sealant replacement is required for affected roof scuppers, all penetrations in precast wall panels (including electrical outlets), and specific areas at the Cadre Building and Mental Health Building. It is NOT required for exterior CMU bathrooms in recreation areas or where sidewalks meet the building at grade. Razor wire removal/reinstallation is EXCLUDED.
• Joint Sealant Count: The 270 count refers to vertical joints, but horizontal joint sealant replacement is also required.

These clarifications provide specific details on site access, security requirements, background checks, and the precise scope of work for joint sealant replacement, which bidders should consider when preparing their proposals.

Other / Unclassified

These are the minutes from a pre-bid conference held on May 5, 2026, for the Precast Joint Replacement FMC project at BUTNER FMC (Project 26Z1AR2).

This document provides important details for potential bidders regarding the solicitation, submission process, and site-specific requirements:

• Purpose of Meeting: To familiarize contractors with the unique circumstances of a correctional setting and explain the solicitation.
• Submission Instructions:
  • SF 1442 must be uploaded as a single PDF with UEID and business name.
  • Quotes submitted by mail or hand-carry will not be evaluated.
  • Confirmation of quote receipt should be obtained via email.
  • Late submissions will not be considered except under FAR provisions.
• Quote Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. EST.
• Required Forms/Information: SF 1442, Past Performance, Commodity or Services Schedule (Page 6), and Representations and Certifications (SAM registration required for NAICS 238120).
• Key Personnel: Contracting Officer (Broguen McKeown), COR (Mr. Nicholas Fuller).
• Period of Performance: To be set between COR and contractor upon award.
• Questions: Must be submitted in WORD format via email to Broguen McKeown by May 15, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. EST.
• Site Access & Security: Public parking only, materials storage coordinated with COR, no temporary office space. Strict security protocols including ID requirements, tool accountability, prohibition of illegal items, no contact with inmates, and specific work dress code (no green or khaki).
• Photographs: Institution's Facilities Department will handle project documentation; contractor requests for photos can be made. Cellular phones with photographic capabilities are prohibited.
• Disclaimer: These minutes are for informational purposes only and do not change the solicitation. Any changes will be issued via formal amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Criminal History Check" form (BP-A0660) used by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. It serves as an "Authorization for Release of Information" for a criminal history background check. This check is required before an individual can enter or serve at a Bureau facility.

The form requires the applicant to provide personal information including:

• Name (Last, First, Middle)
• Address
• Home Telephone Number
• Aliases/Nicknames
• Citizenship
• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Sex, Race, Height, Weight
• Color of Eyes, Color of Hair
• Place of Birth
• Signature and Date

It also includes a Privacy Act Notice detailing the authority for collecting information, its purposes (fitness for Federal employment, contractual service clearance, security clearance/access), and the effects of non-disclosure (potential denial of entry, clearance, access, or termination of employment).

This form is relevant to bidders as it is likely a required document for personnel who will perform contractual services for the Federal Government. Bidders may need to ensure their personnel complete and submit this form as part of the pre-contractual or onboarding process to obtain necessary security clearances or access to facilities.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials to replace prescribed precast joints at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Butner, NC.

• Replacement of exterior precast concrete panel control joints, concrete-to-metal window frame joints, louvers, and designated expansion joints on all elevations of the FMC Butner buildings.

• All joints to be cut out, cleaned, primed, fitted with appropriate backer rod, and caulked using polyurethane sealant meeting ASTM Standards C920 and C1193.

• Expansion joints to be replaced with baffled gaskets meeting or exceeding existing specifications.

• Specific joint types and quantities include:

  • Approximately 270 one-inch (1") wide precast wall panel construction joints (~7,200 linear feet).
  • Approximately 10 four-inch (4") wide expansion joints (~264 linear feet).
  • Approximately 6 six-inch (6") wide expansion joints (~172 linear feet).
  • Seals for approximately 18 single doors and 1 double man door.
  • Seals for approximately 4 louvers (10'W x 6'H).
  • Approximately 8 metal wall panel joint seals (~100 linear feet).
  • Seals for approximately 950 windows of various sizes.

• Work to be performed at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Butner, NC.

• Installers must be qualified and certified by the manufacturer.

• Materials must be consistent with current industry standards (NFPA, UL, NEC).

• Contractor responsible for obtaining permitting.

• Contractor responsible for all supplies and materials except minimal electricity (120V).

• Contractor responsible for cleaning premises and removing all debris and waste materials daily and upon project completion.

• Submittals required include: recommended equipment, security clearance paperwork, progress schedule, Schedule of Values, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and evidence of equipment listing by Underwriter's Laboratories.

• A written (5) year guarantee covering material and workmanship is required.

• Work Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Any work outside these hours requires 5 days advance notice.

• Strict security procedures, including contractor badges, daily checklists, and potential for institution lock-down, must be followed.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

• Prohibited items include cell phones, cameras, and two-way pagers.

• Specific clothing requirements apply (no camouflage, green, or khaki colors).

• Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.

• Contractor must provide a (5) year warranty.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "PROJECT 26Z1AR2 PRECAST JOINT REPLACEMENT FOR FMC BUTNER" and is in accordance with the provided Statement of Work. A Wage Determination NC20260003 is included.

• The core requirement is the "PRECAST JOINT REPLACEMENT PROJECT" at FMC Butner.

• Specific details regarding the work are provided in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Performance is to begin within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and complete within 140 calendar days.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

• Offers are due by 05/20/2026 at 14:00 US/Eastern time.

• Offers must be submitted to the address specified in Item 8.

• An offer guarantee is not required.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but standard FAR clauses apply.

• The document includes a comprehensive list of contract clauses, special contract requirements, attachments, solicitation provisions, and representations and certifications.

• Key attachments include: IGE Form, SOW, Register of Joints to be Repaired, Consolidated Memo, and Evaluation Factors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCC Butner) for "Precast Joint Replacement FMC".

• Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• This is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Business size metrics in SAM must meet the Small Business Size Standard for NAICS Code 238120.

• Bidders must complete and submit specific forms, clauses, and statements.

• The solicitation number is 15B10626Q00000012.

• Quote Due Date: May 20, 2026, by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to BMCKEOWN@BOP.GOV and A1HUFFMAN@BOP.GOV.

• Required Forms/Sections to Submit:

  • Pages 1, 2, and 6 of the solicitation.
  • Standard Form 1442 (Solicitation, Offer, and Award) - Pages 1 & 2.
  • Commodity or Services Schedule (Page 6) - Unit Price and Amount blocks must match.
  • Section 7: Representations and Certifications (Pages 42-45).
  • Past Performance Questionnaire (attached to the document) - To be sent to at least 5 companies/agencies who have current or recent work with the bidder. References should be for projects of similar nature and range as the bid price.
  • Bank Reference (attached to the document) - To be sent to the bidder's bank.
  • Amendments, if any, must be acknowledged and submitted.

• Pre-Quotation Conference/Site Visit: Scheduled for May 05, 2026, at 9 AM local time at the Federal Medical Center OLD NC Highway 75, Butner, NC 27509. Attendance is not mandatory but urged. NCIC background checks are required for participants.

• Questions Deadline: May 15, 2026, by 3:00 pm EST.

• This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Failure to furnish all required information or rejection of terms may result in non-responsiveness and ineligibility for award.

• Past Performance Questionnaires and Bank References must be submitted directly to the government, not back to the contractor.

• The document includes a "Contractor Financial Inquiry" form for banks to complete regarding the contractor's financial standing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for building construction projects in Durham County, North Carolina. It specifies the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for various construction trades. This information is crucial for contractors to understand labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations when bidding on relevant projects.

• General Decision Number: NC20260003
• State: North Carolina
• County: Durham County
• Construction Type: Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories).
• Effective Dates: Various dates are listed for different trade classifications, with the primary decision date being 01/02/2026.
• Trade Classifications and Rates: Includes specific hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for trades such as Electrician, Ironworker, Pipefitter, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Laborer (various types), Operator (various types), Painter, Plumber, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker, and Truck Driver.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors).
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits when preparing their proposals for construction projects in the specified area and type. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to bid disqualification or contract violations. The document also provides information on paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors, which are essential for accurate cost estimation and compliance.