FCI schuylkill upgrade water tank - 25Z2AD8

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania is soliciting competitive bids for comprehensive maintenance and upgrade services on a 500,000-gallon above-ground water tank. The scope of work encompasses 17 distinct line items including dry interior cleanout, installation of safety devices and equipment (anti-vortex plate, cable-type safety climb device, heaters, and sacrificial anodes), replacement of corroded components (overflow pipe, manway bolts, and drain valve), repair of structural damage, pressure washing with antifungal solution, and installation of required signage and safety equipment. Qualified contractors must possess the expertise and capability to handle confined space entry work, welding, pressure washing, electrical coordination, and compliance with industry standards including NFPA, UL, and NEC requirements. The solicitation is a firm fixed-price contract under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a small business size standard of 19 employees, and the contracting officer is Stephanie E. Sandler. The response deadline is April 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, with all proposals required to include written submittal of recommended equipment within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and an Installation Certification signed by both contractor and manufacturer representative.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation beyond the standard small business requirement. No incumbent contractor information is identified in the available documents, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice. Work must be completed during standard business hours of 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and federal holidays, with the contractor assuming responsibility for equipment provision, materials, labor, security clearance documentation, personal protective equipment, waste disposal, and staff training on system maintenance. The place of performance is FCI Schuylkill located in Minersville, Pennsylvania 17954, where the contractor will operate at a federal correctional facility and must comply with all Department of Justice-specific provisions regarding contractor privacy requirements and information security protocols.