What this opportunity is
The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking a contractor to supply Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) services at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, making it suitable for small businesses in the relevant NAICS code 561790. Interested vendors should note that the notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that they should prepare their best offers initially, as the government may award the contract without further discussions.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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LIQUID PROPANE GAS
STATEMENT OF WORK
MDC GUAYNABO
GENERAL
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) intends to establish a contract for the provision to supply
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) services to be performed on-site at the Metropolitan Detention Center
(MDC), located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The Government reserves the right to award without
discussion and to make a single award. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror’s
best terms from a cost or price standpoint.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Liquid Propane Gas services will be performed at Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC)
Guaynabo, Road 28- Corner Highway 165, Front Plaza, Guaynabo, PR 00922.
SCHEDULE
The delivery services shall occur on weekdays between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
The contractor shall provide all labor and material to deliver, and transfer LPG to a government
provided, 1,000 Gallon, LPG Tank at the MDC on a weekly schedule. The delivery schedule shall
be mutually agreed upon between the contractor and the Facility Manager.
The contractor shall comply with all laws, regulations, and requirements of the Federal
Government and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, services, supervision as necessary.
The contractor shall meet and comply with the baseline general requirements for the Management,
maintenance, and handling of equipment and equipment services.
As per request, the Contractor may visit the site to collect data and to observe the existing
conditions prior to submitting a proposal. The FBOP will provide the contractor with access to the
site, and any available as-built activation drawings, specifications, tests, reports, etc.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The contractor in accordance with the general requirements described below shall perform the
following subtasks:
• Clean up of work area shall be performed daily. Contractors are responsible for disposal of
refuse generated in the performance of their duties.
• Contractors must adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
regulations and precautions, while working inside and/or outside of the installation space.
• Take standard precautions for electrical, trip and fall hazards. Wear appropriate safety PPE
equipment as required.
• Seal all openings and penetrations created during the installation to meet or exceed
applicable local fire code regulations.
All installed cables shall be clearly machine labeled.
The contractor shall understand that this task will not be considered as fulfilled until every aspect
of this SOW is completed and determined to comply and acceptable by the COR.
The contractor shall repair or replace any items they have damaged or destroyed during the
performance of this task.
The contractor must have all invoices submitted for billing to FBOP and COR no later than 30
calendar days after the installation completion date.
CONTROLLED ITEMS/FORBIDEN ITEMS/WORKER DRESS
• The following items are controlled and shall be under the direct supervision of FBOP staff
when at the site.
• Any tool/equipment that can be used to aid in the escape of an inmate.
• Laptop computers, notebook computers, iPad tablets will be allowed, but only with only
forty-eight (48) hour advance approval of the Warden.
The following items are forbidden at the Institution.
• Cellular telephones
• Two-way radios
• Cigarettes, tobacco of any kind, smoking paraphernalia
• Alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia
• Weapons
When entering the installation site, the contractor will be permitted to wear jeans. The contractor
shall wear clothes that are proper and suitable for the work area. The following dress is not allowed:
• Khaki, green, military camouflage shirts, pants, or other outerwear
• Shorts
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• Tank tops or sleeveless shirts
CLEARANCE OF PERSONNEL
The contractor shall provide the COR with all the necessary security clearance documents for all
contractors and subcontractor employees accessing the institution and be security cleared. Security
clearance documents will only be accepted from the prime contractor. If summited by a sub-
contractor, they will be rejected. It is the prime contractor’s responsibility to review security
clearance submission to ensure they are completed. In the event a contractor or subcontractor
employee cannot pass the security clearance process, it will be the contractor’s responsibility to
provide another candidate. By law the FBOP cannot, and will not, release any information to the
contractor concerning the nature of why a contractor’s or subcontractor employee was not able to
pass the security clearance process. The security clearance process will include but may not be
limited to a BP-S660.012 (NCIC Check).
• TOOLS: The security of all tools used by the contractor shall be the responsibility of the
FBOP.
• ESCORTS: The FBOP will provide one (1) staff escort during all working hours as
indicated above and ensure that the contractor will have full access to the installation site
for the duration of project to expedite completion.
PROCEDURES DURING AN INSTITUTION EMERGENCY
• When the Institution is experiencing adverse weather conditions, i.e., fog, the contractor
will not be allowed onto the installation site without the permission of the Captain.
• If an emergency, such as an inmate disturbance, were to occur during normal working
hours, the contractor will follow the directions of the FBOP staff escorts. The FBOP staff
escorts will take all the necessary actions to ensure the safety and security of the
contractors.
• If an emergency results in an institutional lockdown, Executive Staff will determine if all
work ceases or allows it to continue.
INMATE MANAGEMENT
The contractor shall be constantly aware of security. Any violations of the institution rules and
regulations are to be brought immediately to the attention of an appo…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.