BAR SCREEN AND COMPACTOR INSTALL FCC TERRE HAUTE
ID: 15BFA025Q00000014Type: Presolicitation
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFAOGRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75051, USA

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Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (4630)
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    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes for the supply and installation of a Bar Screen and Compactor at the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute, Indiana. The project aims to enhance sewage management capabilities at the facility, requiring equipment that can handle peak flows of up to 2500 gallons per minute while adhering to specific design and material standards. This procurement is part of the government's initiative to standardize and ensure compliance in federal operations, with a total small business set-aside designation to encourage participation from smaller contractors. Interested bidders must submit their quotes electronically by January 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and can direct inquiries to Evelyn Pearson at epearson@bop.gov or by phone at 202-578-2641.

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    This document is an amendment to a solicitation by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, updating a contract referenced by ID 23Z4AP9. The effective date of this amendment is January 17, 2025, with the associated requisition number being 15B41824PR000330. The primary purpose of this document is to communicate changes made to the original solicitation, including answers to questions and supplementary photos attached for reference. Furthermore, it extends the deadline for quote submissions to January 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. All other terms and conditions of the initial solicitation remain unchanged and in force. This amendment process is typical in government RFPs to address inquiries, clarify details, or adjust timelines to ensure that all potential contractors have the most current information as they prepare their bids. The signing parties include Evelyn Pearson, the contracting officer, confirming the official nature of the modifications.
    The document pertains to a government solicitation for the installation of a bar screen and compactor at the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute. It outlines a series of questions and clarifications regarding design specifications and operational parameters from various contractors. Key topics include specifications for flow rate, dimensions, materials, and control systems. The required design must accommodate a sewage trough of specific dimensions and handle peak flows of 1500 gallons per minute, with recommendations to prepare for potential peak rates of up to 2500 gpm. Contractors are required to follow the outlined conditions regarding materials used, control panel configurations, and the provision of necessary drawings and site images for clarity. Clarifications emphasize adherence to specified material standards and operational functionality, particularly regarding the equipment's automatic reversing capacity. The document supports the Department of Justice's aim to ensure effective sewage management at the facility through standardization and compliance with technical specifications laid out in the scope of work. Overall, the responses aim to clarify the requirements for prospective bidders to ensure they deliver compliant solutions.
    The U.S. Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the supply and installation of a Bar Screen and Compactor at the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute. The attached solicitation package contains detailed instructions for prospective quoters, emphasizing adherence to the submission format and content requirements. Quotations must include a unique entity identifier (UEI) number, as registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is a prerequisite for all contractors engaging with the Federal Government. The document specifies NAICS code 333310 for relevant registrations. To assist with the procurement process, potential bidders are encouraged to reach out to local Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). Quotes are to be submitted electronically by January 17, 2025, at 10:00 am EST to the designated email address, with any inquiries directed to the same. Additionally, a Business Management Questionnaire is included, requiring details of previous contracts related to similar work, banking references, and contractor identification information, which are necessary for quoting effectively. This solicitation underscores the government's procedure for standardizing procurement processes within federal guidelines while ensuring compliance and accountability from contractors.
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