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UNICOR ROOF AND HVAC REPLACEMENT - LEXINGTON
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This solicitation, designated SV0204-26, seeks a Firm Fixed Price construction contract for the replacement of a 66,000-square-foot ballasted EPDM roofing system and existing rooftop HVAC units at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, under the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) program. The project includes installation of a new adhered TPO roofing system with non-penetrating fall protection railings, removal and infilling of skylights, masonry re-pointing, concrete repairs, asbestos abatement, and mold remediation. Work must be completed within 265 calendar days after issuance of the notice to proceed, with performance commencing no later than ten days after that notice. The solicitation is specifically set aside for 8(a) Business Development Program participants, consistent with Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act and relevant FAR provisions, and is classified under NAICS code 238160 for roofing contractors. The proposal deadline has been extended through multiple amendments, with the current due date set for May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. A mandatory site visit conducted on March 24, 2026, was required for eligibility, and attendance by up to four representatives per company was permitted, including subcontractors or teaming partners. All prospective offerors must comply with stringent security requirements, including submission of complete Criminal History Check (NCIC) forms, personal identification, and other documentation by March 17, 2026, to gain access to the secure federal facility. Contractors are prohibited from bringing electronic devices, weapons, or certain clothing into the facility and must arrive early for security processing. Proposals must include detailed technical narratives, past performance data on three similar federal or state projects, a comprehensive master schedule with critical path analysis, and full cost breakdowns, with award based on best value through trade-off rather than lowest price. The government requires compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates under General Wage Determination KY02600090, adherence to FAR clauses including 52.222-90 on DEI discrimination, and compliance with Buy American and sustainable materials requirements. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory, and invoices must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer. The contracting officer’s representative, David Brown, will oversee inspections and acceptance at the worksite, and all work must conform to approved specifications and drawings. The contract includes FAR
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Lexington, KY, 40511, USASet-Aside
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04/27/2026 Amendment 00004 issues:
Extend the proposal deadline to 05/05/2026 @ 2:00 PM EST.
04/24/2026 Amendment 00003 issued:
Incorporate the deviation clause FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) into this solicitation.
04/13/2026 Amendment 00002 issued:
Provide the Government's response to the questions submitted by the prospective offerors following the site-visit conducted on 03/24/2026.
04/10/2026 Amendment 00001 issued:
Extend the proposal deadline to 04/28/2026 @ 2:00 PM EST. The Government requires additional time to respond to the
questions submitted by the prospective offerors following the site-visit conducted on 03/24/2026. Please refer to page 2 of the amendment, identifying one Roof Top Unit (RTU) with ductwork that has been removed from the scope.
GENERAL INTENTION: It is the intent of this solicitation to result in a Firm Fixed Price, Construction Type Contract for a project located at FMC Lexington titled, “Federal Prison Industries Roof and HVAC replacement” as outlined in the attached Statement of Work.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this project is 238160, Roofing Contractors.
Federal Prison Industries (FPI), operating under the trade name UNICOR, occupies multiple buildings within the secure confines of The Federal Bureau of Prisons - FMC Lexington to serve as a selfsustaining program providing work-based training to inmates.
The scope of this project involves replacement of the existing ballasted EPDM roofing system totaling approximately 66,000 square feet of roof area with a new adhered TPO roofing system. Skylights will be removed and the roof deck filled in. Installation of a non-penetrating ballasted fall protection railing system in designated areas is required. Masonry re-pointing and concrete repairs will be done at the deteriorated walls and upper balcony edge. The existing rooftop HVAC systems and controls will be replaced with new systems, including new ductwork. Other tasks include asbestos abatement and mold remediation.
The solicitation is set aside for competitive 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program participants. It is in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. §637(a), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) Part 19.8, and the executed partnership Agreement between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Site visit will be conducted on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. Participants will meet in the front lobby of FMC Lexington, at 3301 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY, 40511. Once accounted for, those in attendance will then be escorted to the physical site where services are to be performed. This site visit shall satisfy the Contractor's need to identify all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of the contract. Failure to inspect the site will not constitute grounds for claims after contract award. Up to (4) people per company may attend. Mandatory site visit attendance is required for award. Any company associated with the Prime (e.g. Subcontractor/Joint Venture/ Teaming Agreement) can attend and meet the mandatory attendance requirement.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FMC LEXINGTON ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: Company Name, full names of attendees, and phone number for attendees along with Authorization for Release of Informantion Criminal History Check (NCIC) forms must be filled out and submitted to David Brown, D1xbrown@bop.gov & Jason Morgan, Jason.morgan2@usdoj.gov no later than Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Phone number/point of contact for the company for notification of any NCICs that are denied. A background check will then be conducted and clearance granted before site access can be obtained. All contractors approved to enter the institution for the prebid meeting must bring a photo ID and your license plate number. The following are not allowed: Weapons (including pocketknives), cell phones, blackberries, pagers, radios, cameras, drugs, and alcohol. Contractor will be permitted to wear jeans in the institution, however, shorts, green or khaki-color clothing will not be allowed. The clothes will be proper and suitable for the services that are being provided. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for security procedures. QUESTIONS WILL ONLY be accepted in writing and WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM, EST. Responses to questions and site visit sign in sheet will be posted via www.sam.gov as an amendment. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS SOLICITATION WILL ONLY BE ADDRESSED IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO: Jason.morgan2@usdoj.gov
PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 265 days after receiving the notice to proceed. The date and time for receipt of proposals is Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Offer must indicate Solicitation No. SV0204-26, name, address and telephone number of offeror, technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms. Offer must include acknowledgment of all amendments, if any.
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