JPMC Plumbing Region 6 Tertiary

F. J. Murphy & Son, Inc., a small business based in Springfield, Illinois, was awarded a Joint Purchase Master Contract (26-416CMS-BOPM4-P-97017) by the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services to provide general and emergency plumbing repair and maintenance services for Region 6. The contract was executed on June 16, 2026, and extends through March 31, 2030, with a maximum potential duration of ten years including renewal options. This indefinite quantity master contract makes plumbing services available to all state agencies and governmental units as defined under the Illinois Procurement Code, with a procurement conducted through an Invitation for Bid process published on March 27, 2026.

The scope of services encompasses repair and maintenance of plumbing distribution systems, equipment, components, and fixtures, excluding major structural alterations and repairs exceeding $50,000 without Capital Development Board pre-approval. Compensation is structured on a time-and-materials basis with established hourly labor rates for basic and foreman-level workers across multiple shifts and years, ranging from $180 to $440 per hour depending on classification and shift differential, plus materials billed at vendor cost. The contract includes provisions for prevailing wages, fringe benefits, and all employee-related expenses. Bond requirements and material costs are passed through to the end-user agency. The contract carries no specified maximum spending cap and represents an indefinite quantity commitment with no predetermined contract amount.