UNICOR ROOF AND HVAC REPLACEMENT - LEXINGTON
Overview
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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 Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR), operating within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking proposals for a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract for Roof and HVAC Replacement at FMC Lexington, KY. This project, estimated between $5M and $10M, is a Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside. A mandatory site visit was held on March 24, 2026, and proposals are due April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive upgrades to the UNICOR facility. Key tasks include:
- Replacement of approximately 66,000 square feet of existing ballasted EPDM roofing with a new adhered TPO system.
- Removal of skylights and filling of the roof deck.
- Installation of a non-penetrating ballasted fall protection railing system in designated areas.
- Masonry re-pointing and concrete repairs on deteriorated walls and the upper balcony edge.
- Replacement of existing rooftop HVAC systems, controls, and associated ductwork.
- Asbestos abatement and mold remediation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Construction
- Period of Performance: 265 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Competitive 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program participants within the Kentucky servicing district.
- NAICS Code: 238160 (Roofing Contractors).
- Product Service Code: Z2FF (Repair Or Alteration Of Penal Facilities).
Key Dates & Submission
- Mandatory Site Visit: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, FMC Lexington, KY. (Access forms for criminal history check were due March 17, 2026).
- Questions Due: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Submit in writing to Jason.morgan2@usdoj.gov.
- Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission: Electronically to Jason.morgan2@usdoj.gov. Offers must include Solicitation No. SV0204-26, company details, technical description, warranty, price, discount terms, and acknowledgment of amendments.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on technical capability, past performance, schedule, and cost. Technical capability, past performance, and schedule are considered significantly more important than cost. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Additional Requirements
- A Bid Bond is required for offers exceeding $150,000.
- Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award if the contract price exceeds $150,000.
- Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates for Fayette County, KY, is mandatory.
- An ACH Vendor Enrollment Form is required for electronic payments.