FCI Marion - Replace Summer Boiler #2
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 15BBNF26Q00000093
- Agency
- BOP Field Acquisition Office Regional Offices, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- Marion, Illinois 62959, United States
- Points of contact
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- Luke Bonner lbonner@bop.gov (606) 929-4086
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office seeks removal of an existing 4,800 MBTU summer boiler and installation of a new 7,500 MBTU watertube boiler system at FCI Marion in Marion, Illinois, with quotations due June 29, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside; bidders must register in SAM.gov and meet the small business size standard for NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).
The contractor shall supply, deliver, and install a Cleaver Brooks M57007500150St (or equivalent) natural gas–fired watertube boiler with 7,500 MBTU input and 6,000 MBTU output capacity, operating at 100 psig. Work includes complete removal and disposal of the existing boiler and disconnection of associated steam, feedwater, blowdown, and electrical systems; installation of new piping, valves, gauges, regulators, safety devices, low-water cutoff, stack components, gas train modifications, and electrical reconnections; and installation and testing of the HAWK actuator system, commissioning, and boilout procedures. The boiler shall be dual fuel with fuel oil as emergency backup.
Performance period is 235 calendar days, with work commencement required within 10 days of award. The project is estimated between $200,000 and $300,000, on a firm fixed-price basis. A bid bond of 20 percent of bid price or $3 million (whichever is less) is required; within 10 days of award, the contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of contract price. Prevailing wage applies under the Davis-Bacon Act Wage Decision IL20260002. Required insurance includes workers' compensation and employer's liability ($100,000), comprehensive general liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and comprehensive automobile liability ($200,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence). Questions are due June 22, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. CDT to Contracting Officer Luke Bonner at lbonner@bop.gov. A pre-quotation conference and site visit is scheduled June 17, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. CDT; criminal history checks are required for attendees, with authorization forms due by June 10. Amendment 0001 (June 1) added pre-bid conference meeting minutes and Q&A from the site visit.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001 is hereby issued to incorporate the following changes:
1. Add meeting minutes and sign in sheet from site visit.
2. Add questions and answers from site visit.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 36. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Solicitation number 15BBNF26Q00000093 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for:
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, intends to issue a solicitation for the following requirement:
FCI Marion, located at 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL 62959, intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals necessary to remove the existing 4,800 MBTU summer boiler and install a new 7,500 MBTU watertube boiler system, in accordance with the project specifications and all applicable codes.
The work includes complete removal and disposal of the existing boiler, including disconnection and removal of associated steam piping, feedwater piping, blowdown piping, safety valve vent, electrical connections, and a section of the existing stack. The contractor shall supply, deliver, and install a new Cleaver Brooks M5‑700‑7500‑150St (or equivalent) natural‑gas‑fired watertube boiler with 7,500 MBTU input / 6,000 MBTU output capacity, 0.95" tube wall thickness, and 100 psig operating pressure. Installation includes all required piping, valves, gauges, regulators, safety devices, low‑water cutoff, stack components, gas train modifications, feedwater connections, and electrical reconnections.
The contractor shall install new steam spool pieces, a non‑return valve, a 4" stop valve, and tie‑in to the existing steam distribution system. Work also includes installation and testing of the HAWK actuator system, commissioning, boil‑out procedures, operational testing, and verification of all safety and control functions. All work must be completed without altering existing walls or doors and must comply with all Federal, State, and local codes, including IBC, IMC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ACA Standards, and BOP Technical Design Guidelines. Upon completion, the contractor shall provide all service manuals, troubleshooting manuals, and operator training to institution staff.
See the Specifications attachment included with the solicitation posting for the complete requirements of the work.
The performance period for the project will be 235 Calendar Days from issuance of the notice to proceed.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors.
The solicitation will be distributed solely through the Contract Opportunity website at https://www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.
The "Sensitive /Secure package Upload" option will be selected for this procurement. All secure/locked documents uploaded, to include the solicitation, will require an active SAM vendor registration to obtain access. In addition, only those vendors who have been issued a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) from www.sam.gov will be granted access. If your firm does not have the NAICS code listed in www.sam.gov required for this solicitation, an email may be forwarded to your firm requesting an explanation as to why your firm should be granted access.
If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220. All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.
IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your www.sam.gov SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above.
Each offeror's www.sam.gov registration will be reviewed by the Government. All offerors are urged to double check their www.sam.gov registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.
Quotation Deadline: The anticipated closing date for receipt of quotations is June 29, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time.
Payment Terms: Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in accordance with 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management
Additional Requirements: Offerors must include a specification sheet and any submittal information about the products offered in their quotation. Faxed and hand-delivered quotes will not be accepted.
Site Visit: A site visit will be held at FCI Marion to allow interested vendors the opportunity to examine existing conditions and the work area. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Vendors wishing to attend must submit NCIC background check forms for all proposed attendees by the deadline stated in the solicitation. Only individuals who have received prior approval will be permitted to enter the facility. Specific instructions regarding the date, time, meeting location, required identification, and security procedures will be provided in the solicitation. Questions will not be answered during the site visit; all questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the solicitation instructions.
Solicitation Post Date: estimated Friday, May 29, 2026
NCIC forms due: Wednesday, June 10, by 9 am CDT - email to mmcnealy@bop.gov
Site Visit: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:30 am CDT
Questions Due: Monday, June 22, 2026 by 11 am CDT
Offer Due Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00 am CDT
Any questions regarding the solicitation may be submitted in writing via email to lbonner@bop.gov.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 36. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Solicitation number 15BBNF26Q00000093 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for:
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, intends to issue a solicitation for the following requirement:
FCI Marion, located at 4500 Prison Road, Marion, IL 62959, intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals necessary to remove the existing 4,800 MBTU summer boiler and install a new 7,500 MBTU watertube boiler system, in accordance with the project specifications and all applicable codes.
The work includes complete removal and disposal of the existing boiler, including disconnection and removal of associated steam piping, feedwater piping, blowdown piping, safety valve vent, electrical connections, and a section of the existing stack. The contractor shall supply, deliver, and install a new Cleaver Brooks M5‑700‑7500‑150St (or equivalent) natural‑gas‑fired watertube boiler with 7,500 MBTU input / 6,000 MBTU output capacity, 0.95" tube wall thickness, and 100 psig operating pressure. Installation includes all required piping, valves, gauges, regulators, safety devices, low‑water cutoff, stack components, gas train modifications, feedwater connections, and electrical reconnections.
The contractor shall install new steam spool pieces, a non‑return valve, a 4" stop valve, and tie‑in to the existing steam distribution system. Work also includes installation and testing of the HAWK actuator system, commissioning, boil‑out procedures, operational testing, and verification of all safety and control functions. All work must be completed without altering existing walls or doors and must comply with all Federal, State, and local codes, including IBC, IMC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ACA Standards, and BOP Technical Design Guidelines. Upon completion, the contractor shall provide all service manuals, troubleshooting manuals, and operator training to institution staff.
See the Specifications attachment included with the solicitation posting for the complete requirements of the work.
The performance period for the project will be 235 Calendar Days from issuance of the notice to proceed.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors.
The solicitation will be distributed solely through the Contract Opportunity website at https://www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.
The "Sensitive /Secure package Upload" option will be selected for this procurement. All secure/locked documents uploaded, to include the solicitation, will require an active SAM vendor registration to obtain access. In addition, only those vendors who have been issued a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) from www.sam.gov will be granted access. If your firm does not have the NAICS code listed in www.sam.gov required for this solicitation, an email may be forwarded to your firm requesting an explanation as to why your firm should be granted access.
If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220. All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.
IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your www.sam.gov SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above.
Each offeror's www.sam.gov registration will be reviewed by the Government. All offerors are urged to double check their www.sam.gov registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.
Quotation Deadline: The anticipated closing date for receipt of quotations is June 29, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time.
Payment Terms: Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in accordance with 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management
Additional Requirements: Offerors must include a specification sheet and any submittal information about the products offered in their quotation. Faxed and hand-delivered quotes will not be accepted.
Site Visit: A site visit will be held at FCI Marion to allow interested vendors the opportunity to examine existing conditions and the work area. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Vendors wishing to attend must submit NCIC background check forms for all proposed attendees by the deadline stated in the solicitation. Only individuals who have received prior approval will be permitted to enter the facility. Specific instructions regarding the date, time, meeting location, required identification, and security procedures will be provided in the solicitation. Questions will not be answered during the site visit; all questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the solicitation instructions.
Solicitation Post Date: estimated Friday, May 29, 2026
NCIC forms due: Wednesday, June 10, by 9 am CDT - email to mmcnealy@bop.gov
Site Visit: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:30 am CDT
Questions Due: Monday, June 22, 2026 by 11 am CDT
Offer Due Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00 am CDT
Any questions regarding the solicitation may be submitted in writing via email to lbonner@bop.gov.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| PRE-BID CONFERENCE MEETING MINUTE.pdf | ||
| Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| 1 - Instructions to Offerors.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Document.pdf | ||
| 1 - Criminal History Check Form.pdf | ||
| Bid Bond.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FCI Marion - Replace Summer Boiler #2 | Award Notice | |
| FCI Marion - Replace Summer Boiler #2 | Solicitation |
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