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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

15B10723PR000168

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

23Z1AP1

BFAOCODE

Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Kimberly Johnson

(O) (202) 598-6059

6. ISSUED BY 15B107CODE

Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Cumberland

14601 BURBRIDGE RD SE

Cumberland, MD 21502

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

15BFA023B00000030

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/08/2023

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __1__copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

AMENDMENT 0001 IS AS FOLLOWS:

A. Incorporate Site Visit Meeting Minutes and Sign in Sheet (See attached, 7 pages).

B. Incorporate Questions and Answers (See attached, 1 page).

C. To incorporate Wage Rate Determination MD20230004 dated 09/01/2023 (See attached, 6 pages) D. Removed current Instructions to Bidders and added correct one due to a typo made page 4. (8/31/23) E. THIS AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE/TIME TO: 09/19/2023 - 02:00 CT US/Central

No other changes at this time.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 x

Sign in sheet Solicitation #

August 30, 2023

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15BFA023B00000030

PRE-BID CONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES

15BFA023B00000030 - Upgrade PLC System

INSTITUTION- PROJECT #23Z1AP1

2. Other general items to be addressed:

• CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATES: This contract is subject to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements (formerly Davis-Bacon Act). General Decision MD20230029 is applicable for this area and has been included in Section 5 - Attachments. All applicable workers must be paid according to the terms of the wage decision.

• GOALS FOR MINORITY AND FEMALE PARTICIPIATION: Participation goals for this project are 4.8% for minorities and 6.9% for females -A "Good Faith" effort should be put forth by the contractor to achieve these goals (see provision 52.222-23).

• LICENSING AND PERMITS: All required licensing and permits are required to be obtained by the contractor who receives contract award.

• MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of the project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• WORK HOURS: Work hours within the secure perimeter shall be between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday excluding weekends and federal holidays.

• COR: The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is Mr. Donald Harden, Engineering Technician at FCI Cumberland.

• PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: lrhe completion period is 56 calendar days after is�uance of notice to proceed.

• TIME EXTENSIONS: Time extensions for inclement weather will not be granted unless the weather is unusually severe and abnormal in comparison to prior years.

• LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Liquidated damages for this project are in the amount of $597.42 per calendar day of delay after expiration of the completion period.

• PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: A Pre-Construction conference is required after the contract is awarded and will be scheduled accordingly.

• PROGRESS SCHEDULE: A copy of the progress schedule is to be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR as soon as possible. Each time the progress schedule is updated, it must be provided to both the Contracting Officer and COR. It's suggested an updated document be provided by the Prime Contractor at the mandatory monthly progress meetings. Changes to the schedule must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer (thru the COR) and must remain within the contract completion period.

• PROGRESS MEETINGS: Progress meetings are mandatory and will be scheduled monthly.

• PAYMENT REQUESTS: Applications for payment are to be submitted on AIA G702 (with continuation page) or the contractor's own form as long as the information is similar to the G702 (see FAO-0007 on page 10 of the solicitation). Contactors can get these forms from the

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FCI CUMBERLAND – UPGRADE PLC SYSTEM

PROJECT 23Z1AP1- QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SOLICITATION

15BFA023B00000030

SUBMITTED BY KRUSE INTEGRATION:

1. Please confirm that no new control console is required for this project.

CLARIFICATION: If new touchscreen controllers fit the current openings (19”W x 10 3/4”H and 19”W x 21 1/8”H), then no new console is required. If the touchscreens do not fit, a new console is required and will meet the specifications outlined in Section C, Number 3 in the statement of work.

2. Please confirm the quantity of inmate duress stations that will be annunciated at each of the 9 Inmate Duress Annunciation Panels.

CLARIFICATION: All 9 Inmate Duress Annunciation Panels each have 64 duress stations.

3. Please confirm the make and model of the existing PBX phone system and what type of output the existing PBX phone system currently provides to the existing Public Address System.

CLARIFICATION: Cerato 2020 with the output to existing Public Address Systems being provided over copper phone line.

4. Please confirm that none of the existing paging speakers will be replaced under this project. Please also confirm only the headend and amplifiers will be replaced.

CLARIFICATION: None of the existing paging speakers will be replaced, only the headend and amplifiers will be replaced under this project.

5. Please provide the quantity of the existing paging speakers in each building.

CLARIFICATION: Admin: 35, Health Services: 91, Education: 135, Laundry: 37, 3A: 91, 3B: 91, 3C: 91, 3D:

91, Camp Admin: 95, 7A: 41, 7B: 41, Powerhouse: 35, Training: 12, Total: 886

6. Please confirm the required Fire Alarms that will be integrated into the new PLC door control system.

CLARIFICATION: The fire alarm is programmed to release the door latches in the event of a fire. The PLC door control system is independent of the fire alarm system.

7. Please confirm the existing SM fiberoptic cabling is available to use for the new PLC network.

CLARIFICATION: Single Mode Fiber is available for use in all required locations.

8. Please confirm the period of performance for this project. Is it 56 calendar days or 154 calendar days, as stated in the provided Site Visit document.

CLARIFICATION: 154 Calendar Days

"General Decision Number: MD20230004 09/01/2023

State: Maryland

Construction Type: Building

County: Allegany County in Maryland.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.l(a)(2)-(60).

If the contract is entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or the contract is renewed or extended (e.g., an option is exercised) on or after January 30, 2022:

♦ Executive Order 14026 generally applies to the contract.

♦ The contractor must pay all covered workers at least $16.20 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in 2023.

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-------------- ______________ I If the contract was awarded on♦ Executive Order 13658 I or between January 1, 2015 and generally applies to the I January 29, 2022, and the contract. I contract is not renewed or ♦ The contractor must pay alll extended on or after January covered workers at least I 30, 2022: $12 .15 per hour ( or the I applicable wage rate listed!

on this wage determination,!

if it is higher) for all I hours performing on that I contract in 2023. I

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The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number

ASBE0024-004 04/01/2022

Publication Date 09/01/2023

Rates Fringes

SOLICITATION NO.: 15BFA023B00000030

UPGRADE PLC SYSTEM

FCI CUMBERLAND

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FIELD

ACQUISITION OFFICE

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75051

ISSUE DATE:08/08/2023

BID DUE DATE: Wednesday September 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm

CST BID SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO:

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

FIELD ACQUISITION OFFICE

U.S. ARMED FORCES RESERVE COMPLEX

346 MARINE FORCES DRIVE

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75051

ATTN: KIMBERLY JOHNSON

BID SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS: 09/13/2023

2:00 P.M. CST

MAIL BIDS TO:

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

FIELD ACQUISITION OFFICE

U.S. ARMED FORCES RESERVE COMPLEX

ATTN: KIMBERLY JOHNSON, CONTRACTING OFFICER

346 MARINE FORCES DRIVE GRAND PRAIRIE, TX. 75051

NOTE: ANY BIDDERS DESIRING TO BE PRESENT DURING BID OPENING, OCCURING AT THE FBOP FIELD ACQUISITION OFFICE IN GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, MUST SUBMIT THE NAME OF THE PERSON WHO WILL ATTEND NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE DAY OF THE BID OPENING TO KIMBERLY JOHNSON AT knjohnson@bop.gov. VISITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT IDENTIFICATION AT THE SECURITY CHECK

POINT AND TO THE OFFICIAL CONDUCTING THE BID OPENING.

PLEASE BE ADVISED – AN ABSTRACT OF THE BIDS RECEIVED WILL BE POSTED TO THE SAM.GOV WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BID OPENING. THEREFORE, ATTENDANCE MERELY FOR THIS PURPOSE IS NOT

NECESSARY.

***********************************IMPORTANT*********************************

CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) AT WWW.SAM.GOV. THIS IS 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. YOUR BUSINESS SIZE METRICS INFORMATION IN SAM MUST MEET THE SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR NAICS CODE 238210(reference FAR provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your SAM registration).

If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your Bid, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

Each offeror shall complete and submit the following forms, clauses, and statements (1 original ink signature copy). Failure to furnish all required information or any rejection of or addition to the terms and conditions of the solicitation may cause your offer to be considered as non-responsive and ineligible for award.

A. SECTION 1: SF-1442 – Solicitation, Offer, and Award, pages 1 & 2

Complete blocks 10 and 14 thru 20c (remember to include the signer’s title in block 20a). Ensure the address typed in block 14 matches the address in your SAM registration.

Blocks 21 thru 31c are to be completed only by the Government!

Include your Unique Entity Identifier, TAX ID#, CAGE# and Email address where indicated in block 10.

B. SECTION 2: Schedule of Supplies/Services, page 4 Complete the Unit Price (JB = job) and Amount blocks (these amounts will be the same).

NOTE: The amounts listed in this section should be the same as the amount listed in block 17 of the SF-1442 mailto:knjohnson@bop.gov http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.aptac-us.org/

C. SECTION 5: Attachments page 36

SF-24 BID BOND:

Reference provision 52.228-1 and FAO-0001.

***************************IMPORTANT***************************

The bid bond must be submitted in original (ink signatures) with seals. Penal Sum of the bond must be at least 20% of the bid price. Ensure that the surety information matches the information for the surety as posted in Treasury Circular 570, at the

Department of the Treasury website:

http://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570_a-z.htm

Ensure the liability limit for the surety (located at the bottom of the SF-24) is expressed as a dollar amount (not a percentage). Ensure the liability limit is either equal to the amount reflected for the surety in Treasury Circular 570 or is in an amount at least equal to the penal sum of the bond. In the bid identification section, ensure the bid date reflects the current date that bids are due per the solicitation (review all amendments, if applicable, to check for any bid due date extensions). Ensure the information for the principal matches the information as posted in your SAM registration (e.g., company name and address).

D. SECTION 7: Representations and Certifications, pages 42-50

1. FAR provision 52.204-8 (Pages 42-45)

NOTE: Pursuant to section (b)(1) of this provision, provision 52.204-7 is also n included i the solicitation. There ,fore offerors should not mark unmarked.

either of the two options r unde section (b)(2). Leavee thes options

2. FAR provision 52.204-24 (Pages 45-46) Offerors shall complete section 52.204-24(d).

3. FAR provision 52.209-7 (Pages 47) Offerors shall complete section (b).

4. FAR provision 52.209-13 (Pages 47-49) Offerors should mark as applicable either (b)(1) or (b)(2). If (b)(2) is applicable, please follow additional instructions provided.

5. FAR provision 52.229-11 (Pages 49-50) Offerors shall complete Section (d).

6. Past Performance Page 50 Past Performance Information should be submitted prior to bid closing.

Submit pages 1, 2, 4 and 42-50 of the solicitation document.

Amendments - if any, may either be submitted in their entirety OR be acknowledged in Block 19 of the SF-1442, Acknowledgement of Amendments (see Block 11 of the SF-30, amendment of solicitation/modification of contract). If an amendment requires the contractor to fill-in information, that amendment must be submitted in its entirety.

http://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570_a http://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570_a-z.htm

PRE-BID CONFERENCE & SITE VISIT:

**********************************IMPORTANT**********************************

A pre-Bid conference and site visit are scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. local time, at FCI CUMBERLAND 14601 Burbridge Rd. SE Cumberland, Maryland 21502.

Attendance is not mandatory (see provision 52.236-27 Alternate-I of the solicitation).

Criminal History Check forms checks will be required for all attendees. The authorization for release of information (Form BP-A0660 Criminal History Check, attached) shall be completed for each attendee and sent to dxharden@bop.gov by 12:00 p.m. local time on Monday, August 28, 2023. The forms must include a cover letter indicating they are for the Upgrade PLC System:

• Company name and list of individuals from the company who will be attending.

• Phone number/point of contact for the company for notification of any Criminal History Checks that are denied.

Please follow up with Donald Harden, dxharden@bop.gov to ensure receipt of Criminal History Check forms and directions to the institution.

All contractors approved to enter the institution for the pre-bid 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. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for security procedures.

NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all visitors will be medically screened prior to allowing entrance to the institution. If a visitor cannot be cleared, the visitor will not be allowed to enter the institution. Additionally, all visitors are required to wear facemasks while on institutional property.

Any questions relating to the solicitation shall be sent to Kimberly Johnson, Contracting Officer, via email at knjohnson@bop.gov no later than Friday, September 1,2023 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Offerors shall offer in accordance with current solicitation to include all amendments (if any) as issued by the Contracting Officer only.

Past Performance Information Required Refer to Provision FAO-0022, List of References and Banking Information

Attached to this document are two past performance questionnaires, one for your references, and one for your bank.

1. Past Performance Questionnaire: Forward this document to at least 5 companies/Government agencies who you have current work or have completed work within the last 24 months.

The references submitted should be in the same range as your bid price. Please submit reference forms for projects of a similar nature or as similar as possible. If you do not have references similar to what you are bidding for this project, please indicate so by including a separate letter with your bid stating so. Not having references similar will not determine your bid non-responsive.

2. Bank Reference: Forward this document to your bank and inform them in writing they are authorized to respond to this document. Ensure they are aware that only this document will be accepted.

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You are responsible to ensure the questionnaires are delivered to your references, and that they respond via forwarding the completed reference to knjohnson@bop.gov. The completed reference documents must come from your reference, and not from an email address in your firm.

Each offeror is requested to submit their offer with the following offer label:

This label shall be completed and used on the envelope containing the offer. This envelope shall be placed inside of shipping boxes or envelopes supplied by couriers such as FedEx. Complete the information on the label and cut and paste or transfer it to the LOWER left corner of the envelope containing your offer (not on the courier envelope/packaging). Print or type your name and address in the UPPER left corner of the envelope containing your offer.

Bid

SOLICITATION NO.

15BFA023B00000030

Date For Receipt of Bids/Offers

September 13, 2023

Time for Receipt of Bids/Offers

2:00 p.m. CST

OFFICE DESIGNATED TO RECEIVE BIDS/OFFERS

Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Contracting Officer

Kimberly Johnson mailto:knjohnson@bop.gov

This document, once completed, must be emailed to knjohnson@bop.gov. Do not return this document to the Contractor who forwarded you this document.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

The contractor you are receiving this document from intends to offer a bid to the Federal Bureau of Prisons for an upcoming project. As a potential bidder who may receive the contract, it is required by law that Past Performance be examined. The intention of this request is to ensure contractor responsibility prior to expending your taxpayer dollars and awarding a federal contract. It is imperative before we award tax dollars to firms, they are deemed capable and responsible.

A brief one (1) page survey is attached with a second page for comments. Please ensure you provide your professional opinion in the comments section so that I may combine your rating and comments into a fair rating. Please submit responses by September 13, 2023, by 2:00 pm as this is the day of the bid opening. Please scan and email back.

Please provide the name of the company for whom you are providing the reference:

Please provide the following information regarding YOUR Company/Government Agency in case I have questions:

a. Name of Company/Government Agency:

b. Telephone Number:

c. Name/Title of Contact Person:

d. Contact Person E-Mail Address:

e. Description of Work Performed:

f. Amount of Contract:

g. Contract Status: Active or Complete (circle one)

h. List Month/Year of Completion (if applicable): _

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Kimberly Johnson Contracting Officer, at 202-598- 6059. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO knjohnson@bop.gov. DO NOT EMAIL BACK TO THE REFERENCED

CONTRACTOR.

RESPONSIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE

Contractor Name:

RATING

1 5/6 10 Poor Average Best

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1

PERFORMANCE

WORKLOAD

How would you rate their overall performance to date?

How would you rate the contractor’s adherence to contract delivery and/or performance schedule?

How would you rate the contractor’s quality control?

How would you rate the contractor’s efforts in fostering good business relations?

How would you rate the contractor’s meeting all the contract requirements?

Has the contractor required changes to the contract due to contractor problems?

Yes No Comments

BUSINESS

ETHICS

Based on your observations, do you believe the contractor to be ethical in their business relationship with your organization?

Are you aware of any ethics problems being experienced by the contractor?

ORGANIZATION Does the contractor demonstrate good organizational structure?

Do you have recourse within the company if you are not satisfied with the on/off-site supervision? (Please explain under comments)

Are you aware of any organizational deficiencies with the contractor? (If yes, please explain under comments)

RESOURCES Did the contractor demonstrate themselves to have sufficient financial resources?

Did the contractor demonstrate themselves to have sufficient qualified personnel resources?

LEGAL Are you aware of any legal problems being experienced by the contractor?

GENERAL

If the work is complete, would you have the contractor come back for another contract if this contract were completed?

Do you have anything else you would like to add? Please attach any notes you may have in reference to this contractor, either positive or negative.

Signed: Date:

Company Name:

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO knjohnson@bop.gov DO NOT EMAIL BACK TO THE REFERENCED

CONTRACTOR.

PLEASE PROVIDE ANY COMMENTS EITHER POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE THAT YOU BELIEVE

COULD IMPACT THE GOVERNMENTS ABILITY TO DO BUSINESS WITH THIS

FIRM:

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO knjohnson@bop.gov. DO NOT EMAIL BACK TO THE REFERENCED

CONTRACTOR.

BANKING QUESTIONNAIRE

The contractor you are receiving this document from intends to offer a bid to the Federal Bureau of Prisons for an upcoming project. As a potential bidder who may receive the contract, it is required by law that Past Performance be examined. The intention of this request is to ensure contractor responsibility prior to expending your taxpayer dollars and awarding a federal contract. It is imperative before we award tax dollars to firms, they are deemed capable and responsible.

A brief one (1) page survey is attached. Please ensure you provide the date the contractor’s bank account was opened, and respond to each of the three questions posed. The document does not require any detailed bank account information.

Please submit responses by Wednesday, September 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm, as this is the day of the bid opening. Please scan and email back.

This document once completed must be emailed to knjohnson@bop.gov. Do not return this document to the Contractor who forwarded you this document.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Kimberly Johnson, Contracting Officer, at 202-598- 6059 Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

CONTRACTOR FINANCIAL INQUIRY:

THE INTENTION OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO ENSURE CONTRACTOR FINANCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY PRIOR TO AWARDING A FEDERAL CONTRACT. THE COMPANY

LISTED BELOW HAS GIVEN YOUR NAME AND INFORMATION SO THAT WE MAY

CONTACT YOU TO INQUIRE REGARDING THEIR STANDING WITH YOUR BANK. IF

YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME AT

202-598-6059.

Contractor:

Contractor Name:

Contractor Point of Contact:

Contractor Address:

Name and Address of Financial Institution:

Name of Bank:

Bank Point of Contact:

Bank Address:

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

DATE ACCOUNT OPENED:

1. Does the contractor maintain satisfactory account status (making timely debt payments, maintains positive cash flow and overdraft protection, etc.)?

[ ] always [ ] often [ ] not often

2. What credit standing does the contractor currently have?

[ ] excellent [ ] fair [ ] poor

3. Generally, their average monthly balance in the last six months is:

[ ] less than $10,000 [ ] $10,000 - $100,000 [ ] greater than $100,000

Signature and Title of Bank Representative Date

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO knjohnson@bop.gov. DO NOT EMAIL BACK

TO THE REFERENCED CONTRACTOR.