FCI Oxford - Install Centralized Water Softener

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office seeks a contractor to remove an existing water softening system and install a new centralized water softening system at FCI Oxford in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, with proposals due May 22, 2026. This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside.

Place of performance is FCI Oxford, County Road G & Elk Avenue, Grand Marsh, WI 53936. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; PSC is Z1FF, Maintenance of Penal Facilities. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Front Lobby.

The contract is firm fixed price, estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Offerors must submit three clearly separated components: a completed SF1449 form with offeror name, email, UEI, and phone number in Page 1 blocks 17a and 30a–30c, with price on Page 4; a completed SF24 Bid Bond; and a summary of the technical process to complete work per the Statement of Work. Any offer missing any of these items will be rejected as unresponsive. Evaluation follows FAR 15.101-2 Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection.

Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price, workers' compensation insurance of $100,000, comprehensive general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability with limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 property damage are required. Prevailing wage rates per Wisconsin General Decision WI20260015, effective January 2, 2026, apply. The contractor must submit a Schedule of Values, conduct a pre-construction conference, and complete closeout within six months of completion, including release of liens, affidavits of payment, as-built drawings, warranties, and operation and maintenance manuals. Questions should be directed to Ronald Calandra at rcalandra@bop.gov or 843-387-9424.