FCC Yazoo City - Hot Water Pumps Replacement
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This contract outlines a project to replace two existing hot water pumps at the Federal Correctional Complex Yazoo City, located in Mississippi. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and legally dispose of the old pumps and install new base-mounted, double-suction split-case centrifugal pumps meeting specific performance and efficiency criteria. The replacement pumps must be Bell & Gossett e-HSC Model 4x6x12 or an approved equivalent, capable of delivering a design flow of 700 GPM at 152 feet total dynamic head with a minimum hydraulic efficiency of 82%, driven by 50 HP motors compliant with NEMA premium efficiency standards. Additional technical requirements include a shutoff head of 170 feet and a maximum Net Positive Suction Head required (NPSHr) of 11.1 feet. Key contractor duties include pre-installation field verification of piping and equipment clearances, the legal disposal of existing pumps and related components, installation of new valves, diffusers, expansion joints, and controls, and conducting precise laser alignment and lubrication after grouting. The contractor must oversee system commissioning with startup, balancing, cleaning, and vibration testing under a factory-authorized representative and coordinate shutdowns with 48 hours’ notice. The project requires submission of comprehensive documentation upon completion, including operation and maintenance manuals, alignment reports, warranties, and owner training. The contractor must have at least seven years of experience with similar systems conforming to Hydraulic Institute and NEMA standards. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding federal holidays, with any schedule changes needing prior approval. The overall project timeline is limited to 250 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Due to the secure environment, workers will be escorted at all times and barred from unsupervised inmate interaction. A mandatory site visit is scheduled, and communication is to be coordinated with designated government contacts.
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Yazoo City, MS, 39194, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The primary objective of this project is to replace two (2) existing hot water pumps at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Yazoo City, Low I Powerhouse, located in Yazoo City, Mississippi (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 1). The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to legally dispose of the old pumps and install new base-mounted, double-suction split-case centrifugal pumps (26Z3AP2 YA... pp. 1-2).
Key Equipment Specifications
- Pump Model: Bell & Gossett e-HSC Model 4x6x12 or approved equivalent (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
- Performance Targets: Design flow of 700 GPM at 152 feet of total dynamic head, operating at 1780 RPM (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
- Efficiency Standards: Minimum hydraulic efficiency of 82% with a design BHP of 33 (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
- Motor Requirements: Driven by a 50 HP motor adhering to NEMA premium efficiency standards (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
- Additional Metrics: Minimum shutoff head of 170 feet and a maximum Net Positive Suction Head required (NPSHr) of 11.1 feet at the design point (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
Contractor Duties & Milestones
- Pre-Installation: Field-verify all piping sizes, elevations, and equipment clearances before procuring materials (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
- Installation: Legally dispose of existing pumps, isolation valves, and expansion joints (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2). Install new full-port isolation valves, suction diffusers, check valves, pressure gauges, and expansion joints with control rods (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
- Alignment & Protection: Run final laser alignment and lubrication after grouting while ensuring modifications prevent any mechanical strain on pump nozzles (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
- Commissioning: Manage system startup, balancing, cleaning, and vibration testing using a factory-authorized representative (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2). Provide the COR with 48 hours' notice prior to system shutdowns (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 2).
- Handover: Deliver O&M manuals, laser alignment reports, warranty documentation, and manufacturer-specified hours of owner training (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 3).
- Experience: Must demonstrate a minimum of seven (7) years of documented experience with systems of similar complexity meeting Hydraulic Institute (HI) and NEMA standards (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 3).
Timeline & Security Constraints
Attached is the SOW. Site visit will be held 6/16/26 at 10 AM CST. Please contact B. Wiles @ bhwiles@bop.gov if interested no later than 6/12/26 12 Noon CST.
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding federal holidays (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 1). Schedule changes require 48-hour advance approval from the COR (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 1).
- Project Duration: Total project timeline must not exceed 250 calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed (26Z3AP2 YA... p. 1).
- Security & Inmate Interaction: Workers will be escorted by Bureau of Prisons staff at all times and are restricted from unsupervised contact or interaction with inmates (26Z3AP2 YA... pp. 2-3).