Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is conducting market research for a future firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide comprehensive cooling‑tower condenser and closed‑loop water‑treatment services at the Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers, Texas. The anticipated effort includes chemical treatment, scale and corrosion control, routine servicing (twice‑monthly for towers, monthly for closed‑loop systems), testing, filter changes, chemical supply, laboratory analysis, reporting, and rapid response (24‑hour routine, 8‑hour emergency). The contract is expected to be structured with a base year and up to four one‑year options (total up to five years). Responses are limited to a questionnaire and optional capability statement; no price quote is required. Participation in a voluntary site visit or one‑on‑one discussion is allowed but not required.
• Location: FCI Three Rivers, 1700 Highway 72 W, Three Rivers, TX 78071
• Scope: Chemical treatment of ~1,905 tons AC cooling‑tower capacity; monthly closed‑loop water system maintenance
• Service frequency: 2×/month (tower), 1×/month (closed‑loop) plus emergency calls
• Deliverables: Chemicals, feeders, filters, sampling, lab analysis, annual inspections, written reports, trend analysis
• Contract type: Anticipated firm‑fixed‑price, base year + up to four 1‑year options
• Response deadline: September 10, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CT via SAM.gov or email to Brandy Perez
• No price quote required; this is a Sources‑Sought (market‑research) notice.