FCI Jesup - Water main tie-into water softener

The contract involves providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to tap into an existing 12-inch ductile iron water main at FCI Jesup, Georgia, reducing it to 6 inches, and installing the connections required to supply water to a new water softener system. The scope includes excavation around an existing check valve vault, installing a 12-inch valve upstream of the check valve, creating underground tie-ins for a 6-inch supply and return line, penetrating through a metal building wall, and connecting to the existing softener. The work must comply with all applicable regulations and be completed within 112 calendar days from the notice to proceed. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with past performance also considered. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 9:00 am EST. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons, includes detailed instructions for proposal submission, referencing FAR clauses, and incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference and full text, covering security, labor standards, payment procedures, and compliance requirements. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price among proposals that meet all technical and responsibility criteria, with no specific weights assigned beyond threshold acceptability. The performance period is 112 days, with work performed at the FCI Jesup site, and all proposals are due by November 25, 2025. Offerors must be registered in SAM, include their UEI and CAGE codes, and complete all certifications and representations as specified. The contract emphasizes strict security clearance procedures for personnel, requiring criminal history checks and background investigations, with contractor personnel subject to approval before access. The contract also includes provisions for amendments, liquidated damages for delays, and restrictions on certain foreign equipment and technology. Submission instructions specify that offers should be sent via email to [email hidden] by the deadline, with proper labeling, and that all required forms, including the SF-1442, Statement of Work, drawings, and certifications, must be included in the package.