FCI Pekin - Replace Boilers & Controls

SOL #: 15BBNF26B00000007Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
FAO
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, United States

Place of Performance

IL

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Penal Facilities (Z2FF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 10, 2025
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Last Updated
Feb 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 11, 2026, 5:30 PM

Qualification Details

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) solicited bids for a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract to Replace Boilers & Controls at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Pekin in Pekin, Illinois. This was a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated project magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bids were due on February 11, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project involved replacing original boilers and controls, including draining the system, removing existing equipment, providing and installing new Aldrich or similar boilers, new expansion tanks, hot water supply and return piping, boiler pumps, low water cutoffs, safeties, and flue connections. The contractor was also responsible for reconnecting main power and gas piping, performing startup and testing (ensuring communication with current Siemens systems), and removing all old hardware from the grounds. All work was required to comply with local, state, and federal regulations. A pre-work meeting with on-site staff was mandatory.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price construction contract.
  • NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million small business size standard.
  • Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
  • Period of Performance: 120 calendar days, commencing within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed.
  • Bonds: A bid bond (20% of bid price or $3M, whichever is less, for bids over $150,000) was required. Performance and Payment Bonds were required within 10 days after award for contracts over $150,000.
  • Liquidated Damages: $1083.22 per calendar day for delays.
  • Wage Determination: Illinois General Decision Number IL20260020 applied, specifying prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.

Set-Aside

This was a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors needed to be registered in SAM.gov as a small business.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Bid Submission: Bids were due electronically via the JEFS App Box by Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST. Original bid guarantees were to be mailed to the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Inez, KY.
  • Required Documents: Bid Submission Cover Page, specific solicitation pages (1, 2, 4, 50-56), SF-1442, Commodity or Services Schedule, SF-24 Bid Bond, Unique Entity Identifier, TAX ID#, CAGE Code, email, and Past Performance Information (including questionnaires for references and banks).
  • Evaluation: Award was to be made to a responsible contractor based on financial resources, satisfactory performance record, integrity and business ethics, and necessary organization, experience, and technical skills. Offers had to provide at least 90 calendar days for Government acceptance.
  • Site Visit: A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit was held on January 21, 2026, at FCI Pekin.
  • Questions: Questions were due by January 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.

Updates

  • Amendment 0001 was issued on January 27, 2026, incorporating site visit meeting minutes, sign-in sheet, and photos. No other changes were made.
  • An Abstract of Offers was published on February 11, 2026, detailing the offers received for this solicitation.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Kevin Slone at kslone@bop.gov or 202-578-8617.

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