FCC Yazoo City - Air Cooled Condensors Replacement

The contract awarded for the FCC Yazoo City Air Cooled Condensers Replacement project involves the removal and replacement of the aging geothermal system serving the 15,500 square foot Camp Core and Education Buildings at the Federal Prison Camp in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The contractor is required to install three air-cooled condenser units with strict technical specifications, including 16-gauge galvanized steel casings with 14 or 12 gauge structural members, dual 550 RPM 800 mm diameter high-efficiency sickle blade fans rated for a maximum of 46 dBA at 10 meters, and motors equipped with thermal overload protection and rated for 460 main power. Additional deliverables include pouring concrete equipment pads, core drilling for refrigerant and electrical lines, installation of BAS/unit controls, and factory startup and commissioning of the new system. All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards specific to correctional facilities, OSHA safety regulations, and Bureau of Prisons security protocols, including factory leak-testing of heat transfer coils at 600 psig and submission of Safety Data Sheets for all materials used. The project must be completed within 150 calendar days, with work restricted to weekday hours between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. All contractor personnel must be escorted at all times by Bureau of Prisons staff, carry valid photo identification daily, and are strictly prohibited from bringing electronic devices, weapons, tobacco products, or inmate-associated clothing such as khaki, olive-green, camouflage, or sleeveless attire onto the premises. Interaction with inmates is forbidden, and violations of security procedures may result in immediate suspension or revocation of access privileges. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personal protective equipment, implementing lock-out/tag-out procedures using dual locks, and submitting daily personnel checklists to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for verification. Access outside standard hours requires a written request submitted five business days in advance, and all deliveries must be coordinated with the COR prior to arrival. The contract is administered by the Department of Justice through the FCC Yazoo City office, with inspections performed by both the Facilities Department representative and the COR to ensure compliance with technical and security requirements. Funding details, pricing structure, and payment information are not specified in the available documentation.