FCI Jesup - Water main tie-into water softener

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research for a water infrastructure project at the Federal Correctional Institution in Jesup, Georgia, involving the installation of a water main tie-in to an existing centralized water softener system. The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office seeks contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for tapping into an existing 12-inch ductile iron water main, reducing it to 6-inch pipe, and connecting it to the new water softener system. The work includes excavating around an existing check valve vault, installing valves and underground tie-ins, penetrating through a metal building wall, and installing the 6-inch supply line to the water softener system. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate capabilities in water and sewer line construction under NAICS code 237110. Interested parties must respond to the sources sought questionnaire by August 4, 2025, to sdennison@bop.gov, addressing their technical capabilities, business size, subcontracting plans, and project timeline suitability.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. The estimated project value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with the small business size standard set at $45.0 million for the applicable NAICS code 237110. The performance period is established at 95 calendar days for completion of all work activities. All personnel working on-site must undergo security clearance investigations, which may require an additional 15 calendar days to complete beyond the standard project timeline. The solicitation will be distributed exclusively through sam.gov, and contractors should be prepared to provide information regarding their proposal preparation timeframe and ability to meet the compressed schedule requirements.