This solicitation has closed
The response deadline passed on August 4, 2026, 11:00 AM PT — 37 days ago. You can no longer bid on it. This page stays up as a record of what FAO asked for — everything below is what was published at the time, not a live opportunity.
Replace Hot Water Heaters at FCI Mendota
FAO
Solicitation 15BBNF26Q00000068·SAM.gov
- Posted
- August 4, 2026
- Closed
- August 4, 2026, 11:00 AM PT
Sam's plain-English summary
The FAO (part of the Department of Justice, Federal Prison System, Bureau of Prisons) is seeking bids to replace hot water heaters at FCI Mendota. Bids are due by August 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET. The solicitation does not specify bonding or insurance requirements in the provided information. Common reasons bids get disqualified on federal work include: failure to meet specified qualifications or certifications, non-responsiveness to technical requirements, failure to follow submission instructions exactly, pricing that appears unreasonable or incomplete, and lack of required documentation or past performance history.
This bid is reserved — Small Business set-aside
Reserved for small businesses — only firms under the SBA size standard for this work can bid; large companies are excluded.
If you meet that requirement, this could be a fit if: You are a mechanical contractor or HVAC company experienced in commercial/institutional hot water heater installation and replacement, with the ability to work at a federal prison facility (which may require security clearance or background checks).
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Scope
The Federal Bureau of Prisons requires a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to install one (1) new commercial water softener and remove and replace twelve (12) existing damaged domestic water heaters with twelve (12) new commercial-grade tankless hot water heater systems at FCI Mendota in Mendota, California. Work must be completed within 122 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Key dates
- Closed
- August 4, 2026, 11:00 AM PT
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