Install Water Softener and Hot Water Heaters at FCI Mendota
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Solicitation 4942f14c8b4f4cebaaa6eaadd51056b6·SAM.gov
- Posted
- July 1, 2026
- Due
- July 29, 2026
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking bids to install water softeners and hot water heaters at FCI Mendota. This is a plumbing and HVAC installation project. The deadline is July 29, 2026 at 6 PM Eastern time, which is a standard government timeline (not unusually soon). The solicitation does not specify bonding or insurance requirements in the provided information, so you'll need to check the full details on SAM.gov. Common reasons bids get disqualified include: failing to meet the submission deadline, not having required licenses or certifications for plumbing work, inadequate experience with similar federal projects, failure to provide required certifications or documentation, and pricing that appears unrealistic or incomplete. Make sure to follow all formatting and submission instructions exactly as stated. You likely qualify if: Your business is a licensed plumbing contractor or HVAC installer with experience on commercial or institutional projects, you have the ability to work on a federal prison facility (which may require background checks), and you can submit your bid by the July 2026 deadline.
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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.
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- July 29, 2026
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