How to bid on FCI Seagoville Building Elevator Renovation for the Bureau of Prisons

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) needs a contractor to renovate a building elevator at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Seagoville in Seagoville, Texas. This is a construction opportunity for firms specializing in elevator work.

For vendors, this is a chance to secure a federal contract with the BOP, demonstrating expertise in facility maintenance and upgrades within a government setting.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 28, 2026. Security forms for the site visit are due by 12:00 PM ET on Thursday, September 3, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Questions about the solicitation must be submitted in writing by one week prior to the solicitation closing date, at 10:00 AM CST. The final deadline for submitting your quote is September 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. Quotes received after this time may be deemed non-compliant.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in elevator renovation and maintenance. Vendors should be prepared to work within a federal prison environment.

The evaluation will consider both total price and past performance, so firms with a strong track record of similar projects will be well-suited. Bidders must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

How to respond

To access the solicitation package, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents.

Submit your quote, including all required information, by the deadline. Questions about the requirement should be sent in Word format to Camille Gonzalez, Contract Specialist, via email at [email protected]. Security forms for the site visit must be submitted in PDF format to the same email address.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the entire solicitation package to ensure your quote conforms to all requirements. Pay close attention to the instructions for quote submission and the evaluation criteria, which include price and past performance.

Ensure your firm is registered in SAM and that your UEI is included in your quotation. If you have questions about SAM or government procedures, consider contacting a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for assistance.

If you believe any information in your quote should be withheld from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), clearly mark it as such on the title page and on individual pages, following the instructions in the solicitation. This will assist the agency in evaluating any FOIA requests.