Replace Chillers 1, 2 & 3
ID: 15BBNF26B00000005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF PENAL FACILITIES (Z2FF)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/682dd7125fe34a7eacba538c613cbfa2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting bids for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to replace chillers 1, 2, and 3 at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, Florida. Contractors are required to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment as outlined in the Statement of Work, with a project magnitude estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, and interested bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS code 238220. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid conference on January 7, 2026, and bid submissions due by January 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST. For further inquiries, bidders can contact Jeffrey Kercheval at jkercheval1@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeffrey Kercheval
    jkercheval1@bop.gov
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    Attachment 3 - FL2025-215 10-03-2025.pdf
    The General Decision Number FL20250215, effective October 3, 2025, outlines prevailing wage rates and labor requirements for building construction projects in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It supersedes FL20240215 and applies to projects not including single-family homes or apartments up to four stories. The document details minimum wage rates under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour for contracts entered into or renewed after January 30, 2022) and 13658 ($13.30/hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, and not renewed). It also provides specific wage rates and fringes for various crafts, including Asbestos Workers, Carpenters, Electricians, and Plumbers. The document includes information on Executive Order 13706 regarding paid sick leave for federal contractors and outlines the appeals process for wage determinations.
    Attachment 4 - Criminal History Check Form.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BP-A0660) document, available in both English and Spanish, outlines the authorization process for a criminal history check. This check is mandatory for individuals seeking entry or service at a Bureau facility, as well as for those pursuing volunteer or contract status. The form requires applicants to provide personal details such as name, address, contact information, aliases, citizenship, Social Security Number, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, eye and hair color, and place of birth. Refusal to provide this information may lead to denial of entry or status. A Privacy Act Notice details that the information collected is used to determine fitness for federal employment, contractual service clearance, or security clearance, with authority derived from various U.S. Codes and Executive Order 10450. While providing the information is voluntary, non-disclosure can result in the termination of employment or lack of further consideration for employment, clearance, or access. The Spanish version is provided solely as an instructional template and should not be filled out.
    Attachment 5 - SF-24 Bid Bond.pdf
    Standard Form 24 (SF 24) is a bid bond form used in federal government contracting to ensure that a bidder, if awarded a contract, will execute the necessary contractual documents and provide required bonds. This form outlines the obligations of the Principal (bidder) and Surety(ies) to the United States of America, guaranteeing payment of a penal sum if the Principal defaults on these conditions. The bond specifies that the obligation becomes void if the Principal accepts the bid and fulfills subsequent contractual and bonding requirements within the stipulated timeframes (60 days for acceptance, 10 days for document execution, unless otherwise specified). It also clarifies that Sureties' obligations are not impaired by bid acceptance extensions up to 60 days. The instructions detail proper execution, including legal names, addresses, and signatures, and specify requirements for corporate and individual sureties, including appearance on the Department of the Treasury's approved list for corporations and accompanying affidavits for individuals. The form also allows for penal sums to be expressed as a percentage of the bid price with a maximum dollar limitation. The document emphasizes compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, noting OMB control number 9000-0001.
    Instructions to Bidders.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued Solicitation No. 15BBNF26B00000005 for the replacement of chillers 1, 2, and 3 at FDC Miami. This 100% small business set-aside requires contractors to be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS code 238220. Bids are due by January 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST and must be submitted electronically via the JEFS APP BOX. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. local time, requiring a criminal history check for all attendees. Bidders must submit various forms, including SF-1442 and a bid bond (SF-24), with the original wet-signed bid bond mailed separately. Past performance information, including questionnaires for at least five companies and a bank, is required. The virtual bid opening will take place on January 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST via Microsoft Teams.
    Solicitation.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued Solicitation 15BBNF26B00000005 for the replacement of Chillers 1, 2, and 3 at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, Florida. This sealed bid invitation requires contractors to provide all materials, labor, and equipment in accordance with the Statement of Work and Drawings. The project has an estimated magnitude of $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00. Key requirements include mandatory performance and payment bonds, with the contractor starting work within 10 calendar days and completing it within 270 calendar days after receiving a notice to proceed. The solicitation also outlines specific insurance requirements, pre-construction conference procedures, submittal processes, contractor use of premises (including work hours and contraband rules), payment services, and contract closeout procedures. Various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are incorporated, covering areas like reporting executive compensation, System for Award Management maintenance, service contract reporting, and limitations on subcontracting, emphasizing compliance with small business utilization policies.
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