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), Department of Justice, has issued Solicitation 15B40126Q00000010 for a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract to Replace the Condensate Tank System at the Metropolitan Correctional Complex (MCC) Chicago, IL. This project is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor for the complete replacement of the existing condensate tank system at MCC Chicago. This includes two raised horizontal condensate receiver atmospheric tanks (one currently offline due to an unrepairable leak), three condensate pumps, and all associated pipework. The work must be performed during non-winter months and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. A mandatory pre-construction conference will be held after award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000 (FAR 36.204)
- Period of Performance: Work to begin within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed within 155 calendar days.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million small business size standard.
- Bonds: A Bid Bond (Standard Form 24) is required for 20% of the bid price (not to exceed $3,000,000, unless the bid is $150,000 or less). Performance and Payment Bonds (each for 100% of the contract price) are required within 10 days after award.
- Wage Rates: Bidders must adhere to the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits outlined in Wage Determination IL20260009 for Cook County, IL, in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
- Insurance: Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability ($100,000), Comprehensive General Liability, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability.
Submission & Eligibility
- Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 9:00 AM 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.
- Required Submissions: Specific pages of the solicitation document, including Standard Form 1442, Schedule of Supplies/Services, and Representations and Certifications, with specific FAR provisions completed.
- SAM.gov Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov with a valid MPIN to access secure documents and ensure their business size metrics meet the small business standard for NAICS 238220.
- Site Visit: A pre-quotation conference and site visit was held on March 19, 2026.
Contact Information
For questions, contact John Burns at j1burns@bop.gov or 312-322-0567.