Replace FPC/Mesa/Warehouse Freezers/Coolers

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) is seeking a contractor to replace refrigeration equipment at the Federal Correctional Institution in Phoenix, Arizona. The procurement involves the complete removal and installation of three combination freezer/cooler units and one standalone freezer located in the Food Service Warehouse, requiring all necessary labor, materials, equipment, certifications, and training including proper refrigerant recovery and handling. Contractors must undergo extensive security screening including background investigations, fingerprint checks, and other clearance procedures to access the federal correctional facility, with a two-week timeline for security clearance requests. Technical specifications include outdoor air-cooled condensing units, specific door dimensions (36" x 78") with viewports, 4" floor panels, stainless steel interior finishes, air curtains, and 208/230V three-phase power requirements. The solicitation has been amended multiple times, with the final quote submission deadline set for July 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, following a mandatory site visit scheduled for June 12, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price arrangement with an anticipated award date in July 2025 and an effective start date of July 17, 2025. The performance period spans 180 days with an expected completion date of January 13, 2026, requiring contractors to perform field measurements and site verification to confirm precise specifications. Work will be performed at the Federal Correctional Institution located at 37900 N. 45th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona, 85086, in the Desert Hills area. Contractors must provide quotes that include an aggregate total price, certificate of liability insurance, point of contact information, and three professional references, with the understanding that the quoted amount must reliably cover all project completion costs.