FCI Marion - Replace Summer Boiler #2

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Quotations) for the "Replace Summer Boiler #2" project at FCI Marion. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is procuring this service.

• Offerors must complete and submit specific forms, clauses, and statements as outlined.

• Key documents to submit include Standard Form 1442, Schedule of Supplies/Services, and Representations and Certifications (FAO-0021).

• Amendments, if any, must be acknowledged and submitted.

• Not explicitly stated in this section, but the solicitation number is 15BBNF26Q00000093.

• Offers must be submitted electronically to lbonner@bop.gov.

• The subject line of the email must include the solicitation number: 15BBNF26Q00000093.

• The Offer Due Date is June 29, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. CDT.

• A pre-quotation conference and site visit are scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:30 am CDT at FCI Marion. Attendance is not mandatory but urged.

• Criminal History Checks are required for conference participants, with authorization forms due by Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to lbonner@bop.gov no later than Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 am CDT.

• An SF24 Bid Bond is required, with specific submission instructions.

• This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Business size metrics in SAM.gov must meet the Small Business Size Standard for NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

• Contractors must be registered in WWW.SAM.GOV.

• Assistance may be available through local Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Replace Summer Boiler #2" project at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Marion, located in Marion, Illinois. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, and equipment to complete this project.

• Replacement of the Summer Boiler #2 at FCI Marion.

• Work must be completed in accordance with the attached Specifications.

• The magnitude of this project is estimated to be between $200,000.00 and $300,000.00.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Offers are due by 06/29/2026 at 13:00 US/Eastern time.

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

• Offers will be publicly opened at the due date and time.

• Offers providing less than 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will be rejected.

• Evaluation factors include Price, Past Performance, and Technical Capability.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

• This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• A Bid Bond is required, in the form of a firm commitment, with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government. The bid bond amount is 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 days after award.

• A Pre-Construction Conference will be held.

• Specific insurance requirements are detailed in the document.

• Security clearance requirements for contractor personnel are extensive and include background investigations and potential waivers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for the State of Illinois, specifically for Building construction types. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various trades across different counties within Illinois. This information is crucial for contractors to understand the minimum wage and benefit requirements for labor on federal or federally-funded construction projects in the specified areas.

• General Decision Number: IL20260002
• Publication Date: 05/18/2026
• State: Illinois
• Counties Covered: A comprehensive list of Illinois counties is provided.
• Construction Types: Building
• Trade Classifications: Includes detailed wage and fringe benefit rates for numerous trades such as Asbestos Workers/Insulators, Hazardous Material Handlers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Engineers, Ironworkers, Laborers, Marble/Tile/Terrazzo Workers, Painters, Plasterers/Cement Masons, Plumbers/Pipefitters/Steamfitters, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers, Truck Drivers, and Welders.
• Rates and Fringes: For each trade and county combination, specific hourly rates and fringe benefit amounts are listed.

Bidders must review this document to ensure their proposed labor costs comply with the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits mandated for the specific counties and trades applicable to the opportunity. Failure to comply can lead to bid disqualification or contract non-compliance. This document directly impacts the cost estimation and bidding strategy for any construction opportunity in the covered areas of Illinois.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Criminal History Check" form required by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. It serves as an authorization for the release of information to obtain an individual's criminal history background. This check is a prerequisite for entry or service at Bureau facilities.

• Personal Information: Requires applicant's name, address, phone number, aliases, citizenship, Social Security Number, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, eye color, hair color, and place of birth.
• Authorization Statement: Applicant must affirm the truthfulness of the provided information and sign the form.
• Privacy Act Notice: Outlines the authority for collecting information, its purposes (Federal employment fitness, contractual service authorization, security clearance/access), and the consequences of non-disclosure (potential denial of entry, clearance, access, or termination of employment).
• Bilingual Template: Includes both English and Spanish versions of the form, with instructions that the Spanish version is for assistance only and should not be filled out.

Bidders or individuals associated with a bid may be required to complete and submit this form as part of the vetting process for personnel involved in the opportunity. Failure to provide the requested information may impact an individual's ability to participate in or be considered for the contract.

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 the cost of procuring the work 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 obligated to pay, typically expressed as a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Bid Identification: Details such as Bid Date and Invitation Number.
• Obligation and Conditions: Outlines the terms under which the bond is valid and the consequences of non-compliance.
• Signatures: Spaces for the Principal and Surety(ies) to sign and affix seals.

Bidders must complete and submit this form if it is required by the solicitation. It demonstrates their financial commitment to the bid and their ability to enter into a contract if awarded. Failure to provide a valid bid bond when required can lead to disqualification. The form specifies the required penal sum and details the conditions under which the bond can be forfeited. Bidders should pay close attention to the instructions regarding the penal sum calculation and the requirements for surety approval.