REPLACE CONDENSATE TANK SYSTEM
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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 proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract to Replace the Condensate Tank System at the Metropolitan Correctional Complex (MCC) Chicago, IL. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor for the complete replacement of the existing condensate system at MCC Chicago. The current system, installed in 1975, includes two raised horizontal condensate receiver atmospheric tanks, three condensate pumps, and associated pipework. One tank is currently offline due to an unrepairable leak, necessitating the replacement of both tanks, all pipework, and the three pumps. All work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations and will be performed during non-winter months. Adherence to attached specifications and drawings is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract (Solicitation / Request for Quotations)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 million
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and be completed within 155 calendar days.
- Bonds: A Bid Bond (Standard Form 24) for 20% of the bid price (not to exceed $3,000,000, unless the bid is $150,000 or less) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds, each for 100% of the contract price, are required within 10 days after award.
- Insurance: Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability ($100,000), Comprehensive General Liability, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits outlined in Wage Determination IL20260009 for Cook County, Illinois, in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
Submission & Key Dates
- Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 9:00 A.M. Central Time
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via email to J1burns@bop.gov. The email subject line must include the solicitation number: 15B40126Q00000010.
- Pre-Quotation Conference/Site Visit: March 19, 2026, 9:00 A.M. CST at MCC Chicago. Attendance is urged but not mandatory.
- Questions Due: March 26, 2026, 11:00 am CST, submitted via email to Johnathan Burns.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Offers must remain valid for at least 90 calendar days after the offer due date.
- Required Submittals: Offerors must submit specific pages of the solicitation document, including Standard Form 1442, Schedule of Supplies/Services, and Representations and Certifications, along with completed FAR provisions. All amendments must be acknowledged.
Eligibility & Access
- Set-Aside: This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- SAM.gov Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov, with business size metrics meeting the $19 million small business size standard for NAICS code 238220.
- Document Access: Access to secure/locked documents, including specifications and drawings, requires an active SAM.gov vendor registration (log in) and a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN). For access issues, contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.