FCI LEWISBURG - HARDEN FRONT LOBBY

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (15B20726Q00000011) is for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to complete the "HARDEN FRONT LOBBY" project at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Lewisburg, PA. The project involves the complete replacement of the existing aluminum storefront window assemblies and entry door in the institution's Main Lobby.

• Complete replacement of existing aluminum storefront window assemblies and entry door in the Main Lobby.

• Provision of all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals.

• Adherence to all work requirements, provisions, and clauses incorporated in the solicitation.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Estimated Project Magnitude: $100,000.00 - $250,000.00

• Period of Performance: 191 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.

• Expected Start: Within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. All submissions must be emailed to Matthew Adler at m2adler@bop.gov in PDF format.

• Offer Guarantee: Required with bid.

• Government Acceptance Timeframe: Minimum of 30 calendar days.

• Evaluation Method: Best Value Tradeoff.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):

  1. Technical / Management Approach
  2. Specialized Experience
  3. Schedule
  4. Past Performance
  5. Price

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

• Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov as a small business for the applicable NAICS code (236220).

• Vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration and a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).

• The solicitation will be distributed solely through www.sam.gov. Hard copies will not be available.

• Access to secure/locked documents requires an active SAM.gov vendor registration.

• A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 17, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. EST. A criminal history check is required for attendees, with forms due by April 13, 2026.

• Questions and Answers (Q&A) submissions are due by April 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST via email to m2adler@bop.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Criminal History Check" form, also known as an "Authorization for Release of Information." It is used by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (part of the U.S. Department of Justice) to obtain information on an individual's criminal history background. This check is required before an individual can enter or serve at a Bureau facility.

The form requests the following personal information:

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

It also requires the applicant's signature and date, confirming the information is true and correct.

Potential bidders or individuals associated with a bid may be required to complete and submit this form as part of the pre-employment or pre-contractual screening process for this opportunity. Failure to provide the requested information may result in denial of entry into a Bureau facility or denial of volunteer/contract status.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (PA20260069) for building construction projects in Union County, Pennsylvania. It supersedes a previous decision (PA20250069) and was published on January 16, 2026. The document lists various labor classifications, their prevailing wage rates, and fringe benefits as of specific dates in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Key classifications and their associated rates/fringes include:

• ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (MECHANICAL- Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation): $39.18 / $26.07
• BOILERMAKER: $48.28 / $33.17
• BRICKLAYER (Including Pointing, Caulking, and Cleaning): $32.66 / $21.58
• MASON - STONE: $32.66 / $21.58
• TERRAZZO FINISHER: $33.23 / $19.03
• TILE SETTER: $35.64 / $21.63
• CARPENTER (Includes Drywall Hanging, Metal Stud Installation, Form Work and Scaffold Building; Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation): $36.84 / $20.19
• ELECTRICIAN (Alarm Installation, Installation of Sound and Communication Systems, and Low Voltage Wiring Only): $39.27 / $22.28
• POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Paver - Asphalt, Aggregate and Concrete): $36.87 / $21.32
• IRONWORKER (Structural and Reinforcing): $37.26 / $32.63
• PAINTER (Brush, Roller, and Spray): $27.95 / $16.12
• PIPEFITTER (HVAC Pipe Installation Only): $41.36 / $29.45
• SHEET METAL WORKER (Excluding HVAC Duct Installation): $43.09 / $42.52

Footnotes provide details on Vacation Credit (8% or 6% based on service years) and Eight Paid Holidays. It also references Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in Union County, Pennsylvania, as it establishes the legally required minimum prevailing wages and fringe benefits for various labor classifications. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their cost proposals to ensure compliance with labor standards. The document also clarifies specific paid holidays and sick leave requirements applicable to federal contractors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 24 (Rev. 10/2023), a Bid Bond. It is used when a bid guaranty is required for a government contract opportunity. The bond ensures that the Principal (the bidder) and their Surety(ies) are firmly bound to the United States of America for the penal sum of the bond.

• Principal: Information about the bidder, including legal name, business address, and type of organization.
• Surety(ies): Information about the surety or sureties providing the bond, including name, business address, and liability limit.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The amount of the bond, which can be a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is void (e.g., if the Principal executes further contractual documents and provides required bonds after bid acceptance).
• Conditions: Specifies the circumstances under which the bond remains valid.
• Execution: Sections for signatures, names, titles, and corporate seals of the Principal and Surety(ies).

Bidders are required to complete and submit this form if a bid bond is specified in the solicitation. It demonstrates the bidder's commitment to enter into a contract if awarded and provides financial protection to the government against bid withdrawal or failure to execute the contract. Bidders must ensure all required information is accurately provided and that the surety is approved by the Department of the Treasury.