FCI Safford - Install Carbon Monoxide Detection System- Mod 1

The contract pertains to the installation of a Carbon Monoxide Detection System at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Safford, Arizona, under a sealed bid solicitation numbered 15BBNF26Q00000063, issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210. The estimated contract value ranges from $35,000 to $150,000, with performance required to begin within ten calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed and must be completed within 203 calendar days of award. The work encompasses design, coordination with existing fire and alarm systems, and full integration of the CO detection system in designated areas including sleeping quarters and mechanical rooms, adhering strictly to NFPA 720 and NFPA 72 standards, along with local building codes and OSHA safety requirements. All materials must comply with the Buy American statute, and the contractor is responsible for submitting detailed shop drawings, product data, and certification documentation for government approval prior to installation. The contract imposes stringent security and procedural requirements, including mandatory background investigations and daily photo ID surrender procedures for all personnel, with strict prohibitions against any contact with inmates, possession of weapons or alcohol, and unauthorized use of explosives. All tools must be inventoried daily and cannot be stored overnight on-site, and a safety representative must be present at all times with full compliance to OSHA and contractor-provided personal protective equipment standards. Invoices must reflect proper accounting data such as AAC, TAS, or ACRN numbers and be submitted using AIA Form G-702, with payments processed electronically via EFT as mandated by FAR clauses. Government acceptance occurs solely at the worksite and does not relieve the contractor of liability for noncompliance. Deviated FAR clauses related to materials, workmanship, superintendence, permits, accident prevention, labor standards, and system registration are in effect, along with required certifications including FAR 52.203-18, FAR 52.209-12, and FAR 52.240-90. The contractor must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and CAGE code and maintain small business status throughout performance. Payment terms follow fixed-price construction contract rules, including prompt payment and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, with liquidated damages set at $1,023.56 per day for schedule delays