The Federal Correctional Institution Bastrop, a civilian component of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, awarded a $569,000 firm fixed price definitive contract to Penns Contracting Inc. for lift station installation on September 16, 2026.
The solicitation, posted July 28, 2026, called for removal of an existing septic tank and associated piping, installation of a new fiberglass manhole with grinder pump and duplex sewer lift station in a precast concrete sump, and extension of the sewer system to a Corix Utilities tie-in location, with the contractor bearing all tie-in costs and utility coordination. Place of performance is FCI Bastrop, Bastrop, TX. The period of performance is 210 calendar days from notice to proceed, with performance starting within 10 calendar days of award.
No set-aside applied. NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with small business size standard of $45 million; PSC code is Z2FF, Repair or Alteration of Penal Facilities. All contractor employees require background investigations per DOJ-03 security clearance requirements. Prevailing wage applies per wage determination TX20260285. Bid and performance bonds, workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance were required. Liquidated damages are $1,425.92 per calendar day for delays beyond 210 days. Award went to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder from sealed bidding.