FCI Oxford Install Water Softener

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To remove existing water softeners and install a new centralized water softener system at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Oxford, Wisconsin, to improve water quality and protect plumbing infrastructure.

• Remove and dispose of existing water softeners.

• Replace piping to create a bypass around former locations.

• Procure and install a new commercial-grade centralized water softener system.

• The system must be sized to meet the facility's domestic water demand and hardness removal requirements.

• Specific requirements include:

  • 3. 48"x72" fiberglass tanks
  • 120 cu ft of high-capacity cation resin (40 cu ft per tank)
  • 600 lbs ¼" x 1/8", 400 lbs #20 sub-fill per tank
  • 3. Fleck 3900 control valves with NXT 2 Controls
  • 3. 3" Clack stainless steel flow meters with electronic pickup

• The system will be set up as a progressive flow system.

• Installation must adhere to all Federal, National, and local guidelines, codes, and regulations, as well as manufacturer specifications.

• The new system must not affect the wastewater treatment plant.

• Location: FCI Oxford, 350 Elk Avenue, Oxford, Wisconsin.

• The SOW does not specify a period of performance but implies installation and a 5-year service option.

• Utilities: FBOP will provide water and 120-volt circuits. Contractor provides all other equipment, supplies, and materials.

• Quality Assurance/Installation: Adherence to seismic zone requirements, environmental compliance, Life Safety, NFPA, ADA-ABA, and Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations.

• Testing and Acceptance: A detailed acceptance procedure must be submitted. Twelve (12) monthly on-site water quality tests by a qualified technician are required post-installation.

• Housekeeping and Material Disposal: Contractor is responsible for maintaining a clean site, removing all debris, scrap, and rubbish daily, and disposing of all waste materials in accordance with laws.

• Submittals: Written submittals for recommended equipment/materials, security clearance paperwork, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required.

• Work Hours: Normal hours are 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, excluding weekends and federal holidays. Access and working conditions within the correctional facility must be adhered to.

• Delivery of Materials: Deliveries accepted Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Contractor must be present to receive and sign for deliveries.

• Storage of Materials and Equipment: Materials and tools must be stored in a mutually agreed-upon secure, lockable area. Tools must be inventoried daily. Extension cords must be in good condition and removed daily. Ladders must be secured.

• Security Clearance/Contractor Badges: Security clearance is the primary contractor's responsibility. Employees must be checked daily.

• Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Contractors must wear required PPE. Ladders and extension cords must be secured. Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures must be followed.

• Additional Considerations: Restrictions on bringing certain items (firearms, drugs, electronics, etc.) into FCI Oxford. Specific dress code requirements (no shorts, green or khaki clothing). Smoking is restricted to outdoor designated areas.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions for offerors responding to an acquisition evaluated under FAR 15.101-2 Lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The government is procuring services related to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Oxford.

Offerors must complete and submit three items:

1. SF1442 (solicitation) with specific blocks (17a, 20, 30a, 30b, and Page 6) filled in.
2. SF24 Bid Bond (can be emailed, seal must be visible in the scanned document).
3. A summary of the technical process for completing the work, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Offers must clearly separate these three items; missing items will result in an unresponsive offer.

• Submission Deadline: 2 April 2026, 04:00 pm.

• Submission Method: Email to rcalandra@bop.gov.

• The acquisition will be evaluated using the Lowest price technically acceptable source selection process.

• Pre-bid Site Visit: 18 March 2026, 09:00 am at the Front Lobby of FCI Oxford.

Not specified in this document.

• For questions, contact Ronald Calandra at 843-3287-9424 or rcalandra@bop.gov.
• For further information on the site visit, email lee-facilities-s@bop.gov.
• No NCIC clearances are needed for the site visit; multiple representatives may attend.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the "Install Centralized Water Softener at FCI Oxford" project. The government is procuring the removal of an existing system and the installation of a new centralized water softener system at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Oxford, located in Grand Marsh, WI.

• Removal of the existing water softener system.

• Installation of a new centralized water softener system.

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

• Work must be performed in accordance 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 March 18, 2026.

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

• Offer Due Date: April 02, 2026, 16:00 ET.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages, but standard solicitation provisions and clauses apply.

• A site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 09:00 am, meeting at the Front Lobby.

• The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) at 100%.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to construction, labor, payment, and contract administration.

• Attachments include the SOW, Wage Determination, and Bid Bond information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for Wisconsin, specifically for Heavy Construction Projects (Excluding Tunnel, Sewer, and Water Lines). It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades in different counties across Wisconsin. This information is crucial for contractors to understand labor costs when bidding on federal or federally funded construction projects.

• General Decision Number: WI20260015
• Effective Date: 01/02/2026
• Construction Type: Heavy
• Geographic Area: Wisconsin Statewide
• Trades Covered: Includes rates for Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Carpenter, Millwright, Electrician, Plumber/Pipefitter, Truck Driver, Well Driller, and Ironworker.
• County-Specific Rates: Wage rates and fringes are detailed for numerous counties or groups of counties within Wisconsin.
• Laborer Classifications: Various laborer groups (Group 1-6) are defined with corresponding rates and fringes.
• Power Equipment Operator Classifications: Different groups of power equipment operators are listed with their respective rates and fringes.
• Hazardous Waste Premiums: Additional premiums are specified for hazardous waste work based on EPA protection levels.
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Federal Contractor Minimum Wage) are included.

This document is essential for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for any construction project in Wisconsin that is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or related acts. It provides the minimum prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Failure to comply with these rates can lead to penalties and debarment. Bidders must consult this document to ensure their proposals include the correct labor costs and that they understand their obligations regarding minimum wages and paid sick leave.

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 solicitation. The form 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 percentage of the bid price or a maximum dollar amount for the bond.
• Bid Identification: Details such as Bid Date and Invitation Number.
• Obligation Clause: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is voided, typically upon execution of further contractual documents and required bonds by the Principal after bid acceptance.
• Signatures and Seals: Sections for the Principal and Surety(ies) to sign and affix seals.

Bidders are required to complete and submit this form as part of their bid package if a bid bond is specified in the solicitation. It guarantees that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute the contract and provide any required performance or payment bonds. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the bond amount. The form requires information about the bidder, the surety, and the bond amount, which is typically a percentage of the bid price.