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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking bids to replace hot water heaters at FCI Mendota, a federal correctional facility. You have until August 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM to submit your bid, which is a normal timeframe (not unusually rushed). This is construction/mechanical work classified under NAICS code 238220 (plumbing installation). The solicitation details are available through the SAM.gov link provided. Key reasons bids get rejected include: failing to meet bonding requirements (likely required for federal construction work), lacking proper licensing for plumbing/HVAC work, submitting incomplete proposals, missing required insurance coverage, not following the specific submission instructions, or bidding above the government's estimated budget. Since this is federal facility work, prevailing wage requirements may apply. Make sure to carefully review all technical specifications and comply with federal contracting rules.
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 likely qualify if you are a licensed plumbing or HVAC contractor with experience replacing commercial water heating systems, maintain bonding and insurance as required for federal construction projects, have experience with government contracting or prison facility work (preferred), and can meet federal prevailing wage requirements.
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Scope
The contractor must furnish all materials, labor, and equipment to install hot water heaters (replacement of existing units with tankless water heaters retrofitted into existing water, gas, and venting infrastructure) at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Mendota, California. Work is performed inside a secure federal prison perimeter and must be completed within 122 calendar days after issuance of a notice to proceed.
Key dates
- Closed
- August 4, 2026, 11:00 AM PT
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