R -- Contractor Owned and Contractor Operated (COCO) Detention Facility

The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security will issue a solicitation for commercial services for a Contractor Owned and Contractor Operated (COCO) detention facility to house approximately 400 detained aliens (including a 10% reserve for adult females). The proposed facility must be pre-existing and it must be located within the geopolitical boundaries of Denver, CO. The facility operation and maintenance shall ensure that detainees are housed in a safe, secure and humane manner. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been completed. Offerors shall be required to comply with the National Evironmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). In addition to meeting the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the contractor will be required to ensure that the facility will continue to be in compliance with 40 U.S.C. 619, which stipulates compliance with nationally recognized codes that are in effect on the date of proposal submission. The RFP will identify the nationally recognized codes applicable to this requirement. The NAICS Code is 922140. The facility should have access to emergency services (medical, fire protection, law enforcement, etc.). The contractor shall provide all necessary facilities, services, equipment, and supplies needed for contract performance. The solicitation will be published on or about 19 May 2006 and with a closing date of 30 June 2006. Interested parties must access the solicitation at http://www.fbo.gov.