FCI Oxford - Install Centralized Water Softener

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions for submitting offers for an acquisition to be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process per FAR 15.101-2.

Offerors must complete and submit three items:

1. SF1449 (Solicitation): Include Page 1, Block 17a (Name, Email, UEI, Phone Number), Blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c, and Page 4 with the amount filled in.
2. SF24 Bid Bond: This can be emailed, and the seal must be visible in the scanned document.
3. Technical Process Summary: A summary of the technical process to be used for completing the work, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Offers must clearly separate these three items. Failure to include any item will result in the offer being considered unresponsive.

Not specified in this document.

• Submission Deadline: 22 May 2026 at 04:00 pm.
• Submission Method: Submit documents to rcalandra@bop.gov.
• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

Not specified in this document.

• Pre-bid Site Visit: 12 May 2026 at 09:00 am. Meeting area: Front Lobby.
• Location of Site Visit: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Oxford, County Road G & Elk Avenue, Oxford, WI 53952.
• Site Visit Contact: For further information on the site visit, email oxf-facilities-s@bop.gov. No NCIC clearances are needed for the site visit.
• Questions: Contact Ronald Calandra at 843-387-9424 or rcalandra@bop.gov for any questions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Install Centralized Water Softener at FCI Oxford" project. The government is procuring services to remove an existing system and install a new centralized water softening system at the Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in Oxford, Wisconsin.

• Removal of the existing water softener system.

• Installation of a new centralized water softening system.

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

• Compliance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but a site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2026.

• Estimated Value: The magnitude of this project is estimated to be between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: May 22, 2026, at 16:00 ET.

• Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 09:00 am. Participants are to meet at the Front Lobby.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, but standard solicitation provisions apply.

• The acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, covering areas such as contract administration, insurance, bonds, submittals, and site conditions.

• Offerors are urged to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

• The successful contractor is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, as well as obtaining all necessary permits and certifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination in Wisconsin, specifically for Heavy Construction Projects (Excluding Tunnel, Sewer, and Water Lines). It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades across different counties in Wisconsin.

• General Decision Number: WI20260015
• State: Wisconsin
• Construction Type: Heavy
• Counties: Wisconsin Statewide
• Trades Covered: Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Carpenter, Millwright, Electrician, Sound & Communications Installer/Technician, Line Construction (Lineman, Heavy Equipment Operator, etc.), Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Laborer, Painter, Plumber, Pipefitter, Truck Driver, Well Driller, and Welders.
• Effective Dates: Rates are generally effective from various dates in 2024 and 2025, with some older dates also listed.
• Rates and Fringes: For each trade and county or group of counties, specific hourly rates and fringe benefit amounts are provided.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal or federally-funded construction project in Wisconsin that is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these prevailing wage determinations to ensure compliance and accurate cost estimation.

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 bound to the United States Government.

• Principal Information: Legal name and business address of the bidder.
• Surety Information: Name and business address of the surety or sureties providing the bond.
• Penal Sum of Bond: Specifies the amount of the bond, either as a percentage of the bid price or a maximum dollar limitation.
• Bid Identification: Includes Bid Date and Invitation Number.
• 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).
• Signatures: Requires signatures from the Principal and Surety(ies), along with corporate seals where applicable.

Bidders are required to complete and submit this form if a bid bond is specified in the solicitation. It guarantees that if their bid is accepted, they will enter into the contract and provide any further required bonds. Failure to do so may result in the Government incurring costs for procuring the work, for which the bond would be liable. Bidders must ensure they have a surety that meets the requirements and that the bond is executed correctly.