FCC Beaumont - Emergency Cooling Tower Rebuild
ID: 15B50225Q00000040Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC BEAUMONTBEAUMONT, TX, 77705, 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/opp/c1495dd5198e49b5ac6bcae8208ace07/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified contractors for the "Emergency Low Cooling Tower Rebuild - Supply & Install" project at the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas. This procurement involves the supply and installation of rebuilt low cooling towers, with a total project duration of 14 weeks, including inspections and demobilization. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the government's commitment to engage small enterprises, including those owned by veterans and women. Interested parties must submit their proposals by March 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, and are required to complete a criminal history check form as part of the bidding process. For further inquiries, contact Dillon Tydlacka at dtydlacka@bop.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dillon Tydlacka
    dtydlacka@bop.gov
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    Criminal History Check Forms - Blank.pdf
    The document outlines the Criminal History Check Authorization form required by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. Its primary purpose is to authorize a representative of the Bureau to obtain the criminal history details of individuals seeking entry into Bureau facilities or applying for contracted roles. Applicants must provide personal information, including names, address, Social Security Number, and details about their criminal history, such as pending charges or past incarceration. The form also includes a privacy act notice, detailing legal authorities, the purposes of information use, and the effects of failing to disclose requested information. Furthermore, a residency requirement certification form is included for individuals or companies bidding for contracts, specifying residency conditions for employees working at the Bureau and the need for certifications to facilitate clearance processes. This document serves as a critical tool for ensuring that individuals engaged with the Bureau meet necessary security and compliance standards.
    Instructions to Offerors - Low Cooling Towers.doc
    The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons has issued Solicitation No. 15B50225Q00000040 for a project involving the supply and installation of rebuilt low cooling towers at the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas. The request for quotations (RFQ) was announced on February 21, 2025, with submission deadlines set for March 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. This opportunity is exclusively available for small businesses, as noted in the 100% small business set-aside requirement. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with specific documentation, including a completed Standard Form-1449 and criminal history check forms. The selection process will focus on the best value to the government, taking into account price and past performance. The government intends to make a single award to an offeror who meets all requirements and demonstrates responsibility. Offer submissions must be emailed to the specified government contact.
    RFQ 15B50225Q00000040.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation (number 15B50225Q00000040) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for the project "Emergency Rebuild Low Cooling Tower" at the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas. The solicitation is unrestricted, but it specifically encourages participation by small businesses, including those owned by veterans and women. The contractor selected through this procurement will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, and equipment, with a total project timeframe of 14 weeks for inspections and demobilization following construction. The proposal also includes standard contract clauses applicable to commercial products and services, detailing terms for inspections, payment conditions, and contractor responsibilities related to privacy and safety. Additionally, the document highlights requirements for insurance, protection of sensitive information, and management of personally identifiable information (PII). This solicitation exemplifies the government's efforts to engage small businesses and ensure that contractors adhere to stringent regulations while fulfilling public service needs efficiently and effectively.
    Statement of Work.pdf
    Wage Determination 15-5217.pdf
    The document is a wage determination notice from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It outlines minimum wage requirements based on Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, highlighting rates effective for 2025. Specifically, contracts beginning or extended after January 30, 2022, must pay at least $17.75 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, should pay at least $13.30 hourly unless stated otherwise. The wage determination lists various occupational classifications and their corresponding wage rates for workers in select Texas counties. It also details fringe benefits such as health & welfare plans, vacation, holidays, and sick leave under relevant executive orders. Furthermore, it discusses compliance requirements for contractors, including provisions for wage increases and the process for classifying unlisted employee roles. Overall, the document aims to ensure fair compensation and adherence to federal labor standards within government contracts.
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    FCC Beaumont - Emergency Low Cooling Tower Rebuild - Supply & Install
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