UNICOR ROOF AND HVAC REPLACEMENT - LEXINGTON
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (UNICOR), operating within FMC Lexington, KY, is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Type Contract for Roof and HVAC Replacement. This project is a competitive 8(a) Set-Aside for participants within the Kentucky servicing district. The proposal deadline is April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project involves the replacement of approximately 66,000 square feet of existing ballasted EPDM roofing with a new adhered TPO roofing system. The scope includes removing skylights, filling the roof deck, and installing a non-penetrating ballasted fall protection railing system in designated areas. Masonry re-pointing and concrete repairs will be performed on deteriorated walls and the upper balcony edge. The existing rooftop HVAC systems and controls will be replaced with new systems, including new ductwork. Note: One Roof Top Unit (RTU) with associated ductwork has been removed from the project scope per Amendment 00001. Additional tasks include asbestos abatement and mold remediation. The project must be completed within 265 days after receiving the notice to proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction
- Estimated Value: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Competitive 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program (Kentucky servicing district)
- Mandatory Site Visit: Conducted on March 24, 2026. (Attendance was required for award).
- Questions Due: March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST (Responses provided in Amendment 00002).
- Proposal Due: April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Period of Performance: 265 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Published Date: April 24, 2026 (latest amendment).
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, schedule, and cost. Technical capability, past performance, and schedule are significantly more important than cost. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Additional Notes
A mandatory site visit was conducted on March 24, 2026; attendance was required for award. Firms must submit Criminal History Check forms for attendees by March 17, 2026, for facility access. A Bid Bond is required for offers over $150,000, with Performance and Payment Bonds required upon award if the contract price exceeds $150,000. Amendment 00003 incorporates FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026). Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits outlined in the Davis-Bacon Act wage determination (GDN KY20260090) for Fayette County, KY.