Install Water Softener and Hot Water Heaters at FCI Mendota

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Install Water Softener and Hot Water Heaters at the Federal Detention Institution" located in Mendota, California. The government requires the contractor to provide all necessary materials, labor, and equipment to complete this project.

• Installation of a water softener and hot water heaters.

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

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Estimated Project Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 17, 2026, by 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

• Offers must be submitted in original and [number] copies.

• Sealed envelopes must be marked with offeror's name, address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Evaluation Factors: "price and other price related factors."

• Offer Guarantee: Not required.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Government requires a minimum of 90 calendar days for acceptance after the offer due date.

• Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 52.219-6 (DEV)).

• Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FAR 52.219-8 (DEV)).

• Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14 (DEV)).

• Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FAR 52.219-28 (DEV)).

• NAICS Code: 238220.

• Bonds: Bid Bond (SF24) required, 20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Performance and Payment Bonds required within 10 days after award.

• Insurance: Workers Compensation & Employer's Liability ($100,000), Comprehensive General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence bodily injury, $20,000 per occurrence property damage).

• Security Clearances: Required for all contractor employees, including background investigations (Public Trust Investigation levels vary based on risk category). Specific forms and processes are detailed.

• Submittals: Required within 10 calendar days of commencement of work, including shop drawings, product data, samples, etc.

• Pre-Construction Conference: Required prior to the start of construction.

• Payment: Progress payments will be made monthly based on estimates of work accomplished. Contractor certification required for each payment request.

• Contract Closeout: Must be completed within six (6) months of physical completion.

• Past Performance and Banking References: Required with the solicitation submission.

• The attached Statement of Work (SOW) provides detailed project requirements.

• The project is located at FCI Mendota, California.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and agency-specific clauses related to labor, safety, security, privacy, and contract administration.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "General Decision Number" (CA20260018) issued by the Department of Labor, which provides prevailing wage rates for various construction-related trades in California. It lists specific wage and fringe benefit rates for different job classifications across numerous counties. The document is updated periodically, with the latest listed date being 01/30/2026.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in California that are 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 such projects. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate their labor costs when preparing their proposals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Failure to adhere to these prevailing wage rates can lead to significant penalties and debarment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the installation of water softeners and hot water heaters at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota, California. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking quotes for this project.

• Installation of water softeners and hot water heaters.

• Specific requirements are detailed within the solicitation document, including sections on SOW, Representations and Certifications, and Bid Bond.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Period of performance is not detailed in the provided pages.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Quote Due Date: June 17, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Pacific.

• Submission Method: Electronically via JEFS APP BOX (link provided) or via email to kxsua@bop.gov if the JEFS APP BOX is down (requires prior approval).

• Required Documents: BID SUBMISSION COVER PAGE, PAGES 1, 2, 4, & 46 THRU 49 OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT, REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS, AND BID BOND.

• Evaluation: Award will be made in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contractor responsibility will be assessed based on financial resources, past performance, integrity, organization, technical skills, and equipment.

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet the small business size standard for NAICS code 238220.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. local time at FCI Mendota. Attendance is not mandatory, but a criminal history check is required for attendees.

• Pre-solicitation questions are due by June 3, 2026, at 11:00 am PST.

• Past performance questionnaires are required for references and banks, with a deadline of June 17, 2026, at 11:00 am Pacific.

• Original bid bonds must be mailed to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Lompoc, ATTN: Krista Sua, Outside Facilities, 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436, and received by the bid opening time.

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 bond ensures that the Principal (the bidder) will execute further contractual documents and provide required bonds if their bid is accepted, or pay the Government for any costs exceeding the bid amount if they fail to do so.

• 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, state of incorporation, and liability limit.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The maximum amount the surety is liable for, expressed as a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Obligation and Conditions: Outlines the terms under which the bond is valid and the consequences of the Principal's failure to meet bid requirements.
• Execution: Spaces for signatures, names, titles, and 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 details the financial commitment and obligations of both the bidder (Principal) and their surety. The penal sum must be sufficient to meet the solicitation's requirements, typically a percentage of the bid price. Failure to execute this bond correctly or meet its terms can result in forfeiture of the bond amount or other costs to the bidder.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Criminal History Check" form, specifically an "Authorization for Release of Information" required by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for individuals seeking to enter or serve at a BOP facility. It is also used for determining fitness for Federal employment, clearance to perform contractual service, or security clearance/access.

• Personal identifying information including Name, Address, Telephone Number, Aliases/Nicknames, Citizenship, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Sex, Race, Height, Weight, and Color of Eyes/Hair.
• Section for Place of Birth.
• Applicant's signature and date, attesting to the truthfulness of the information.
• Privacy Act Notice detailing the authority for collecting information, its purposes and uses, and the effects of non-disclosure.
• A Spanish-language version of the form is provided as a template for assistance.

Bidders responding to opportunities that require personnel to access BOP facilities or perform contractual services within them will likely need to ensure their proposed personnel complete and submit this form. Failure to provide the requested information may result in denial of entry, denial of volunteer/contract status, or termination of employment.