REPLACE GAS BOOSTERS

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Standard Form 24 (Rev. 10/2023), is a Bid Bond. It is required when a bid guarantee is necessary for an opportunity. Bidders must complete this form to provide assurance that they will enter into a contract if awarded.

• Principal: Information about the bidder (legal name, business address, type of organization).
• Surety(ies): Information about the surety or sureties providing the bond (name, business address, state of incorporation, liability limit).
• Penal Sum of Bond: The amount of the bond, expressed as a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Bid Identification: Details related to the specific bid, including Bid Date and Invitation Number.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is valid, primarily if the Principal accepts the bid and executes further contractual documents within the specified timeframe.
• Conditions: Details the circumstances under which the obligation is void.
• Witness: Section for signatures of the Principal and Surety(ies).

This form is critical for bidders who are required to submit a bid bond. It specifies the financial guarantee required and the parties involved (Principal and Surety). Failure to provide a properly executed bid bond may result in the bid being considered non-responsive. Bidders must ensure they understand the requirements for the penal sum and the surety's qualifications, as outlined in the instructions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Replace Gas Boosters" project at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Chicago, Illinois. The contractor will be responsible for providing all materials, labor, and equipment to complete this project in accordance with the attached Specifications and Drawings.

• Replacement of gas boosters at the MCC, Chicago, Illinois.

• Work to be performed in accordance with attached Specifications and Drawings.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: To begin within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and complete within 235 calendar days.

• Magnitude of Project: Estimated between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

• Offers are due by 09:00 US Central Time on 04/27/2026.

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

• Offers must remain valid for 90 calendar days after the offer due date.

• Bid Bond: Required, 20% of bid price or not to exceed $3,000,000. Not required for bids $150,000 or less.

• Performance and Payment Bonds: Required within 10 days after award, each for 100% of the contract price.

• The document references "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)" (52.219-6 DEV), indicating a potential set-aside for small businesses.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and agency-specific clauses covering various aspects of construction, safety, labor, and contract administration.

• A Pre-Construction Conference is required prior to the start of construction.

• Submittals, including shop drawings and product data, are required within 10 calendar days of commencement of work.

• Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation & Employer's Liability ($100,000) and Comprehensive General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence).

• Attachments include various forms, memos, and certifications related to the project.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, detailing prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction-related trades in Cook County, Illinois. It includes rates for Asbestos Worker/Insulator, Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Marble Mason, Terrazzo Worker/Setter, Tile Finisher, Tile Setter, Marble Finisher, Pointer/Cleaner/Caulker, Carpenter, Electrician, Electrical Technician, Elevator Mechanic, Truck Driver, and various Laborer classifications (Building & Residential, Heavy & Highway, Compressed Air, Tunnel and Sewer, Demolition/Wrecking). It also includes rates for Power Equipment Operators and Traffic Safety Workers.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal or federally-funded construction project in Cook County, Illinois, that is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or similar prevailing wage laws. Bidders must ensure that the wages paid to their laborers and mechanics meet or exceed the rates specified in this determination. Failure to comply can result in penalties and debarment. The document provides the baseline labor costs that should be factored into project bids.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (15B40126Q00000008) is for the "Replace Gas Boosters" project at the MCC Chicago facility. It is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

Offerors must submit specific sections of the solicitation document, including:

• Standard Form-1442 (Solicitation, Offer, and Award) - complete blocks 10 and 14-20c, and ensure block 14 matches SAM registration. Include DUNS#, tax ID#, CAGE code, and email in block 10.

• Schedule of Supplies/Services (page 6) - complete unit price and amount blocks, ensuring they match SF-1442 block 17.

• Section 7: Representations and Certifications (pages 57-64), including FAR Provision 52.204-8 and FAR provision 52.204-24, and FAO-0021 (pages 66-67).

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

• The contract is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to J1burns@bop.gov.

• The subject line of the email must include Solicitation # 15B40126Q00000008.

• Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 9:00 A.M. Central.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be emailed to Johnathan Burns (J1burns@bop.gov) no later than March 26, 2026, at 11:00 am CST.

• 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).

• A pre-quotation conference and site visit is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. CST at MCC Chicago. Attendance is not mandatory but urged. Offerors attending must have valid identification.

• The point of contact for the pre-quotation conference/site visit is Michael Murray (msmurray@bop.gov, 312-322-0567 ext 1445).

• Contractors must be registered in www.SAM.gov.