USP canaan - replace powerhouse boiler #1

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office is seeking to replace Powerhouse Boiler #1 at the United States Penitentiary in Canaan, Pennsylvania through a firm-fixed price construction contract. Offerors must provide all materials, labor, and equipment to complete the replacement in accordance with the statement of work and drawings by the deadline of June 23, 2021. Evaluation will consider responsibility factors such as financial resources, legal issues, past performance references, and business ethics. The contract is set aside for small businesses and will be administered by the Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office.

The solicitation is set aside for total small businesses and falls under NAICS code 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors with a PSC code R499. Two bids were received by the deadline ranging from $408,000 to $439,600 with both including a 20% bid bond. The government estimate was $408,000. The selected contractor must begin performance within 10 days of award and complete the project within 300 calendar days of the notice to proceed at the place of performance in Waymart, Pennsylvania. Liquidated damages of $857.28 per day will be assessed for failure to complete on schedule.