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

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Penal Facilities (Z2FF)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/739cb5b1bce241c59fafcb5cef012573/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 10, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 11, 2026

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), under the Department of Justice, is soliciting bids for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract to replace boilers and controls at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Pekin in Pekin, Illinois. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bids are due February 11, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The project involves the comprehensive replacement of original boilers and their control systems. Key tasks include:

Draining the existing system and removing old boilers, hot water piping, main power, and gas piping.
Providing and installing new boilers (Aldrich or similar), expansion tanks, hot water supply/return piping, boiler pumps, low water cutoffs, safeties, and flue connections.
Reconnecting main power wiring and gas piping.
Ensuring delivery, startup, and testing, including verification of communication with existing Siemens systems.
Removing all old hardware, tanks, and pipes from the facility grounds.
All work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations. A pre-work meeting with on-site staff is required.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract
Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238220, $19M size standard)
Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with completion within 120 calendar days.
Place of Performance: FCI Pekin, 2600 South 2nd Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

Submission & Key Dates

Solicitation Published: January 7, 2026
Pre-Bid Site Visit: January 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST (not mandatory) at FCI Pekin.
Questions Due: January 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST (submit in WORD FORMAT to Kevin Slone).
Bids Due: February 11, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST.
Submission Method: Electronic bid submission via JEFS App Box. Original bid guarantees must be mailed.
Required Documents: Bid Submission Cover Page, SF-1442, Commodity/Services Schedule, SF-24 Bid Bond, Past Performance Information.
Bonds: A bid bond (20% of bid or $3M, whichever is less) is required for bids over $150,000. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 days of award for contracts over $150,000.
Government Acceptance: Offers must allow for at least 90 calendar days for Government acceptance.

Eligibility & Evaluation

Eligibility: Open only to small business concerns registered in SAM.gov under NAICS 238220.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to a responsible contractor based on financial resources, satisfactory performance record, integrity and business ethics, and necessary organization, experience, and technical skills.
Personnel Requirements: Individuals involved may be subject to a Criminal History Check. Bidders must adhere to specified Wage Determinations (IL20260020).