SOURCES SOUGHT FCI Pekin - Chiller Replacement Project

The U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office, procuring on behalf of FCI Pekin, is issuing a sources-sought notice for chiller and cooling tower replacement at the facility located at 2600 South 2nd Street, Pekin, Illinois, with responses due July 8, 2026. This is a market research phase preceding formal solicitation on sam.gov; the BOP intends a single award to a responsible entity.

The scope encompasses replacement of the chilled water system and upgrade of the existing Building Management System (BMS) to a new low voltage system, with the contractor providing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals. Complete specifications will be included with the formal solicitation and may be updated prior to posting. The estimated performance period is 307 calendar days; contractors must account for up to 21 calendar days for security clearance investigations for all on-site personnel before construction commences.

The estimated contract value ranges from $100,000 to more than $10 million depending on scope interpretation. NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) establishes the small business size standard at $19 million.

The Market Research Questionnaire requests firm bonding capacity, small business program eligibility (8(a), Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned Small Business), and past performance on federal or comparable commercial construction projects exceeding specified thresholds within the last five years. Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to access the complete Statement of Work and supporting documentation. All future acquisition information will be posted exclusively on sam.gov through the General Services Administration Federal Business Opportunities portal.