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Federal · SAM.gov · Mendota, CA

Install Water Softener and Hot Water Heaters at FCI Mendota

Due Jul 29, 2026·1 day left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Department of Justice
Method
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Category
Construction · NAICS 238220
PIN
15BBNF26Q00000068
Location
Mendota, CA
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks a single award for installing one new water softener and replacing twelve damaged domestic water heaters with twelve tankless units at FCI Mendota, California.
  • This is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 with a $19 million size standard.
  • The estimated magnitude of the project lies between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.
  • The performance period is 122 calendar days from issuance of the notice to proceed.
  • Bids are due by July 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM Pacific time.
  • Requirement: A bid guarantee IS required, as stated in Amendment 0005 and the Instructions to Bidders, with penal sum of 20% of the bid price or not to exceed $3,000,000.
  • Requirement: Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 days after award, each at 100 percent of the original contract price.
  • Requirement: This contract is subject to the Davis Bacon Act, Wage Decision CA20260018.
  • Requirement: Offerors must be registered in SAM with NAICS 238220 and be small business for that NAICS code.

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Description

07/01/2026_ Amendment 0005- Extend bid opening to July 29, 2026 due to pending Q&A's and clarification to Meeting Minutes that a bid guarantee IS required.

06/22/2026_ Amendment 0004- Extend bid opening to July 8, 2026 due to pending Q&A's and post Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes and Attendees List

06/15/2026_ Amendment 0003- Extend bid opening date to July 1, 2026 due to pending Q&A's

06/03/2026_ Amendment 0002- Include newest Wage Determination CA20260018

05/12/2026_ Amendment 0001- Update magnitude range on solicitation document

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals to install one (1) new water softener and remove twelve (12) existing damaged domestic water heaters, replacing them with twelve (12) tankless domestic hot water heater systems at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota, California.

**SCOPE OF WORK: **

The contractor shall provide one (1) water softener and twelve (12) new commercial-grade tankless water heaters with the capacity and performance equal to, or greater than, the existing domestic hot water system, including but not limited to ratings, configuration, safety features, compatibility, and performance. Equipment shall be suitable for the facility’s domestic water demand and site conditions and include at a minimum:

1. Water Softener

-Sized to meet facility flow rate and hardness removal requirements.

-Include resin tank(s), control valve, bypass assembly, and all required accessories.

-Brine tank and associated components.

-Resin media suitable for commercial applications.

2. Tankless Domestic Water Heater

-Equipment shall be new and current production model.

-Units shall be sized to meet facility flow and temperature rise requirements.

-Energy-efficient model compliant with applicable energy codes and standards.

-Provide all required accessories, including mounting hardware, isolation valves, servicevalves, and filters/strainers.

-Provide condensate neutralizer and drain connections for condensing units.

The performance period for the project will be 122 Calendar Days from issuance of the notice to proceed.

The estimated magnitude of the project lies between** $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.**

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 238220 with a corresponding small business size standard of $19 million. To be considered an interested vendor, you must possess this NAICS code in your System for Award Management (SAM) registration.

This is a 100 percent small business set-aside. You must be registered in www.sam.gov as a small business for the applicable NAICS code (see FAR provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your sam.gov registration.

The solicitation will be distributed solely through the Contract Opportunity website at https://www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions.

The "Sensitive /Secure package Upload" option will be selected for this procurement. All secure/locked documents uploaded, to include the solicitation, will require an active SAM vendor registration to obtain access. In addition, only those vendors who have been issued a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) from www.sam.gov will be granted access. If your firm does not have the NAICS code listed in www.sam.gov required for this solicitation, an email may be forwarded to your firm requesting an explanation as to why your firm should be granted access. ** If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.** All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action.

IMPORTANT: Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your www.sam.gov SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above. Each bidder's www.sam.gov registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their www.sam.gov registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information.

SITE VISIT (See Instructions to Offerors Attachment):

An organized site visit has been scheduled for- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., Local Time

Participants will meet at--FCI Mendota, 33500 West California Ave.,Mendota, California

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION & BID OPENING (See Instruction to Bidders Attachment):

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION- Electronic copies of bids, Representation and Certifications, Standard Form 24, and Bid Bond, shall be submitted through the JEFS APP BOX at link below:

https://jefs.app.box.com/f/338c07e266424c76a86f316c4d74bcbf

Documents14
Amendment 0005.pdfPDF
Updated- Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes.pdfPDF
Amendment 0004.pdfPDF
Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes and Sign in Sheet.pdfPDF
Amendment 0003.pdfPDF
Amendment 0002.pdfPDF
Updated Wage Determination CA20260018 .pdfPDF
Amendment 0001.pdfPDF
15BBNF26Q00000068.pdfPDF
Instructions to Offerors.pdfPDF
Bid Bond SF24.pdfPDF
Criminal History Check Form.pdfPDF
CA20260018 Fresno.pdfPDF
Document 14Link

Contact

Name
Krista Sua
Address
Mendota, CA 93640
Full source recordfrom SAM.gov
Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Title
Install Water Softener and Hot Water Heaters at FCI Mendota
Active
Yes
Base Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Notice Id
4942f14c8b4f4cebaaa6eaadd51056b6
Naics Code
238220
Department
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Posted Date
Jul 1, 2026
Categorized By
llm
Resource Links
https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/5dd3ee5dd5b244868122bd7240ce390c/download?fn=Amendment%200005.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/558202564f8149dfaad846ee3677b86b/download?fn=Updated-%20Pre-Bid%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/a2b76114c2d34446a651b5a773545502/download?fn=Amendment%200004.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/106d9867d57049319686e632a15f3574/download?fn=Pre-Bid%20Meeting%20Minutes%20and%20Sign%20in%20Sheet.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/8f6dd1447a8046f7b4b08fe970b8190d/download?fn=Amendment%200003.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/99378618992441ab85d066f5b0c4e541/download?fn=Amendment%200002.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/67de13086e5d4ed3b87451783af82bf6/download?fn=Updated%20Wage%20Determination%20CA20260018%20.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/5f18187e94414ab0878bc7a31f161062/download?fn=Amendment%200001.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/2521c83468484bc69fc37ecbebc3af99/download?fn=15BBNF26Q00000068.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/828e775b238a4132893eeff922389af4/download?fn=Instructions%20to%20Offerors.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/bcfe1a43e08b4604a4b8ee64c667a44e/download?fn=Bid%20Bond%20SF24.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/f56b7fb9961b42b9b905bf1b84275411/download?fn=Criminal%20History%20Check%20Form.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/6792531d28a6431e985f0199e0122b31/download?fn=CA20260018%20Fresno.pdf, https://jefs.app.box.com/f/338c07e266424c76a86f316c4d74bcbf
Point Of Contact
Type
primary
Email
kxsua@bop.gov
Full Name
Krista Sua
Description Text
07/01/2026_ Amendment 0005- Extend bid opening to July 29, 2026 due to pending Q&A's and clarification to Meeting Minutes that a bid guarantee IS required. 06/22/2026_ Amendment 0004- Extend bid opening to July 8, 2026 due to pending Q&A's and post Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes and Attendees List 06/15/2026_ Amendment 0003- Extend bid opening date to July 1, 2026 due to pending Q&A's 06/03/2026_ Amendment 0002- Include newest Wage Determination CA20260018 05/12/2026_ Amendment 0001- Update magnitude range on solicitation document The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide all necessary equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals to install one (1) new water softener and remove twelve (12) existing damaged domestic water heaters, replacing them with twelve (12) tankless domestic hot water heater systems at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Mendota, California. **SCOPE OF WORK: ** The contractor shall provide one (1) water softener and twelve (12) new commercial-grade tankless water heaters with the capacity and performance equal to, or greater than, the existing domestic hot water system, including but not limited to ratings, configuration, safety features, compatibility, and performance. Equipment shall be suitable for the facility’s domestic water demand and site conditions and include at a minimum: **1. Water Softener** -Sized to meet facility flow rate and hardness removal requirements. -Include resin tank(s), control valve, bypass assembly, and all required accessories. -Brine tank and associated components. -Resin media suitable for commercial applications. **2. Tankless Domestic Water Heater** -Equipment shall be new and current production model. -Units shall be sized to meet facility flow and temperature rise requirements. -Energy-efficient model compliant with applicable energy codes and standards. -Provide all required accessories, including mounting hardware, isolation valves, servicevalves, and filters/strainers. -Provide condensate neutralizer and drain connections for condensing units. The performance period for the project will be **122 Calendar Days** from issuance of the notice to proceed. The estimated magnitude of the project lies between** $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.** The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is **238220** with a corresponding small business size standard of $19 million. To be considered an interested vendor, you must possess this NAICS code in your System for Award Management (SAM) registration. **This is a 100 percent small business set-aside.** You must be registered in www.sam.gov as a small business for the applicable NAICS code (see FAR provision 52.219-1 in the Representations & Certifications section of your sam.gov registration. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the Contract Opportunity website at https://www.sam.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be made available. The website provides download instructions. The "Sensitive /Secure package Upload" option will be selected for this procurement. **All secure/locked documents uploaded, to include the solicitation, will require an active SAM vendor registration to obtain access**. In addition, only those vendors who have been issued a valid Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) from www.sam.gov will be granted access. If your firm does not have the NAICS code listed in www.sam.gov required for this solicitation, an email may be forwarded to your firm requesting an explanation as to why your firm should be granted access. ** If you encounter problems accessing these documents, please contact the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.** All future information about this solicitation, including any amendments, will also be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for continuously monitoring this website to ensure that they have the most recent information about this proposed contract action. **IMPORTANT:** Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in https://www.sam.gov. In order to qualify for award, your business size metrics information entered in your www.sam.gov SAM registration must be less than or equal to the size standard specified above. Each bidder's www.sam.gov registration will be reviewed by the Government to confirm that your business size meets the small business size standard requirement. All bidders are urged to double check their www.sam.gov registration and update as necessary, including the size metrics information. **SITE VISIT (See Instructions to Offerors Attachment):** An organized site visit has been scheduled for- **Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., Local Time** Participants will meet at--**FCI Mendota, 33500 West California Ave.,Mendota, California** ***ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION & BID OPENING (See Instruction to Bidders Attachment):*** SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION- Electronic copies of bids, Representation and Certifications, Standard Form 24, and Bid Bond, shall be submitted through the JEFS APP BOX at link below: https://jefs.app.box.com/f/338c07e266424c76a86f316c4d74bcbf
Response Dead Line
Jul 29, 2026
Full Parent Path Name
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.FAO
Place Of Performance
Zip
93640
City
Code
46828
Name
Mendota
State
Code
CA
Name
California
Country
Code
USA
Name
UNITED STATES
Solicitation Number
15BBNF26Q00000068

Source: SAM.gov (notice 4942f14c8b4f4cebaaa6eaadd51056b6), retrieved via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.