FCI Pekin - Chiller Replacement Project
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking market research for the replacement of cooling and chilling towers at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Pekin in Pekin, Illinois, with an anticipated firm-fixed-price construction contract valued between $250,000 and $500,000. This effort includes the complete overhaul of the chilled water system and an upgrade to the existing Building Management System (BMS) to a modern low-voltage system, with all work to be performed on-site at the correctional facility. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 238220 with a small business size standard of $19 million, and the FBOP is specifically targeting small business contractors capable of serving as prime contractors. Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier and MPIN to access project specifications and drawings, and must respond to this sources-sought notice only if intending to bid as a prime contractor. Vendor responses must be submitted via email to mmorgan2@bop.gov by July 8, 2026, and include affirmation of business size status, socioeconomic certifications, and bonding capacity. All personnel performing work at FCI Pekin will be required to undergo a mandatory security clearance process with a lead time of up to 21 days prior to site access. The contract will be awarded under FAR 36.204, and while the estimated value is within the specified range, the final scope, specifications, and delivery schedule may be refined prior to the official solicitation. There will be no privity of contract between the government and any subcontractors, which remain the sole responsibility of the prime contractor. The project performance period is anticipated to be 307 calendar days, and full compliance with federal construction standards for correctional facilities is expected. A formal solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov, and vendors are instructed to monitor that site for future updates rather than respond to this notice beyond listing interest.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR INVITATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT BIDS. A SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE WHICH WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS TO RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY.
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN BEFORE RESPONDING. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOT SERVIOUSLY INTERESTED AND IF YOU DO NOT PERFORM THIS REQUIREMENT AS IT WILL DELAY THE POSTING OF THE SOLICITATION DUE TO FURTHER MARKET RESEARCH THAT WILL BE REQUIRED.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) anticipates issuance of solicitation 15BBNF26Q41100001 for the award of a firm-fixed-price construction contract for a project titled Replace Cooling & Chilling Towers at the FCI Pekin.
FCI Pekin is a federal correctional facility located at 2600 South 2nd Street, Pekin, IL 61554. The work to be performed in association with this project includes the following scope:
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment for the Replace Cooling & Chilling Towers at FCI Pekin. The project includes, but is not limited to, replacing the chilled water system as well as updating the existing Building Management System (BMS) to a new low voltage system. The Specifications attachment included with the solicitation will provide complete requirements for the project but may be updated prior to issuing the solicitation. The solicitation will be posted at a later date.
Access to the specifications and drawings attachments will require an active vendor registration at https://SAM.gov as well as your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) associated with your SAM registration. If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.
Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the project lies between $250,000 and $500,000. (NOTE: This range is one of 8 available ranges from FAR 36.204 and is not meant to imply that the project has necessarily been estimated/budgeted to the maximum of the selected range. It merely conveys that the estimate/budget lies somewhere within that range). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 with a corresponding small business size standard of $19,000,000
Interested bidders must be registered in the SAM at www.sam.gov.
The FBOP is seeking small business contractors for this project. Your business size metrics information entered in your SAM registration must be less than or equal to the small business size standard specified above. Interested small business contractors are requested to respond to this notice by adding their names to the Interested Vendors List for this posting on the SAM website at https://sam.gov. You must be logged in to your vendor account in order to access the Interested Vendors List. Please add your business name only if you are interested in submitting a bid as a Prime contractor and are capable and eligible to compete for and perform this project. This notice is intended only for those who would be entering into a Prime contract with the FBOP for the entirety of the project. The FBOP does not award subcontracts. Subcontracts (if applicable/necessary) are the responsibility of the Prime contractor. The FBOP has no privity of contract with subcontractors.
The synopsis of proposed contract action will include further instructions for responding to this opportunity. Interested bidders are advised to continuously monitor www.sam.gov for all future updates.