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 Bureau of Prisons - FMC Lexington, under Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed Price Construction Type Contract for Roof and HVAC Replacement at its Lexington, KY facility. This opportunity is a Competitive 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves replacing approximately 66,000 square feet of existing ballasted EPDM roofing with a new adhered TPO system. Skylights will be removed and the roof deck filled. Installation of a non-penetrating ballasted fall protection railing system is required in designated areas. Masonry re-pointing and concrete repairs will be performed on deteriorated walls and the upper balcony edge. Existing rooftop HVAC systems and controls, including ductwork, will be replaced. The scope also includes asbestos abatement and mold remediation. The estimated cost for this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction
- Period of Performance: 265 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: Competitive 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program participants.
- Proposal Due: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Published: March 24, 2026.
- Mandatory Site Visit: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, at FMC Lexington, KY. Up to four people per company may attend. Attendees must submit company name, full names, phone numbers, and Authorization for Release of Information Criminal History Check (NCIC) forms to David Brown (D1xbrown@bop.gov) and Jason Morgan (Jason.morgan2@usdoj.gov) by Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, submitted in writing via email to Jason.morgan2@usdoj.gov.
Evaluation
Offers 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. A Bid Bond is required for offers over $150,000, and Performance and Payment Bonds are required upon award if the contract price exceeds $150,000.
Additional Notes
Required forms include the ACH Vendor Enrollment Form, Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Criminal History Check Form for site access, and the Bid Bond (SF24). A General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination in Fayette County, KY, is provided, outlining prevailing wage rates for various construction trades.