1297309-event.pdf

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Plumbing Services At Iowa School for the Deaf Plumbing services primarily at the Iowa School for the Deaf and the surrounding area.

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Open 4/2/2025 10:00 AM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 5/1/2025 2:00 PM CDT Number 005-RFB-1600-2025 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 5/1/2025 2:00 PM CDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 60

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Contacts Michael Bradbury michael.bradbury@iowa.gov

Phone +1 515-823-9327

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 91468 Plumbing

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The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies. The Lead Agency intends to award a contract(s) beginning and ending on the dates listed in the solicitation, and the Lead Agency may extend the contract(s) for up to the number of annual extensions identified in the solicitation at the sole discretion of the Lead Agency. Any contract(s) resulting from the RFB shall not be an exclusive contract.

This RFB is designed to provide Bidders with the information necessary for the preparation of competitive Bids. The RFB process is for the Lead Agency’s and Participating Agencies’ benefit and is intended to provide the Lead Agency with competitive information to assist in the selection process. It is not intended to be comprehensive. Each Bidder is responsible for determining all factors necessary for the submission of a comprehensive Bid.

It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents.

NOTE: Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission.

NOTE: Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the bid was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Bidder only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment.

Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your bid again (if previously submitted).

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), on behalf of the Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD), is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced plumbing contractors to provide comprehensive plumbing services for the ISD campus located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin 04-14-2025 and end on 04-13-2026.

The Contract may be renewed by mutual agreement of both parties for up to Five (5) Years.

The ISD seeks a reliable and responsive vendor to provide routine maintenance, repairs, emergency services, and minor plumbing installations as needed.

The Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) is a residential educational facility providing comprehensive educational services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students from across the State of Iowa. The ISD campus includes multiple buildings, including classrooms, dormitories, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, and administrative offices. Consistent and reliable plumbing services are essential for the health, safety, and well-being of the students and staff.

There Will be NO Site Visit for this solicitation.

Scope of Work - The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform a wide range of plumbing services for the Iowa School for the Deaf, including, but not limited to:

• Preventative Maintenance: Regular inspections, cleaning, and maintenance of plumbing systems, including but not limited to pipes, fixtures, drains, and water heaters.

• Repairs and Replacements: Prompt and efficient repair and replacement of leaking pipes, toilets, faucets, water heaters, sump pumps, and other plumbing components.

• New Installations: Installation of new plumbing systems and fixtures as required for renovations, new construction, and equipment upgrades.

• Drain Cleaning and Unclogging: Clearing clogged drains and sewer lines using appropriate methods and equipment.

• Backflow Prevention: Inspection, testing, repair, and certification of backflow prevention devices.

• Water Heater Services: Installation, repair, and maintenance of various types of water heaters, including gas, electric, and tankless models.

• Emergency Services: 24-hour emergency plumbing service for urgent repairs and situations that pose a threat to safety or property.

• Code Compliance: Ensuring all work complies with applicable state and local plumbing codes and regulations.

Description

• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of all work performed, including materials used, labor hours, and cost breakdowns.

Qualifications and Requirements - Bidders must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

• Licensure: Possess a valid and current Iowa plumbing contractor license. A copy of the license must be included in the bid submission.

• Insurance: Maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and automobile liability insurance with minimum coverage amounts as specified in Section 7 (Insurance Requirements).

Certificates of insurance must be included in the bid submission.

• Experience: Demonstrate a minimum of six (6) years of experience providing plumbing services in commercial or institutional settings.

• Safety Record: Maintain a satisfactory safety record and comply with all applicable OSHA regulations.

• Responsiveness: Ability to respond to service requests in a timely manner, including emergency calls.

• Background Checks: All personnel performing work on the ISD campus must pass a background check conducted by the State of Iowa.

Any Questions or requests for clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Michael Bradbury at Michael.Bradbury@Iowa.gov no later than Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 2:00pm (CST)

Reference Prerequisites, Questions, and Items Sections for Bid Submission Requirements.

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Bidder shall read and make certifications of the their Bid.

2. Bidder shall read and authorize to release information for their Bid.

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Buyer Attachments

1. 005-RFB-1600-2025 - Plumbing Services At Iowa School for the Deaf.pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: Form of Bid

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

1.1 Enter the Bidder's contact name, telephone number, email address, and shipping address for questions regarding this solicitation.

1.2 Enter the Bidder's State or Foreign Country of Residence.

1.3 Bidder shall enter the Resident Preference given by the State or Foreign Country of the Bidder’s residence. Enter the resident preference in the text box or indicate "no preference".

1.4 Enter the number of years the Bidder has been in business in the text box.

1.5 Enter the number of years of experience the Bidder has with providing the types of goods and/or services sought by the solicitation.

1.6 Describe the level of technical experience in providing the types of goods and/or services sought by the solicitation. Enter the information in the the text box or upload a document to the Vendor Attachments Section and enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.7 List all goods and/or services similar to those sought by this solicitation that the Bidder has provided to business or government entities. Fill out the text box or upload a document to the Vendor Attachments Section and enter "see attached" in the text box.

1.8 Bidder shall read, fill-out and upload the Terminations, Litigation and Debarment document.

1.9 Is the Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information?

1.10 A Bidder requesting confidential treatment of specific information shall fully complete the form attached. In the Items Section, mark each good or service upon which the Bidder believes confidential information appears.

1.11 The State of Iowa requires shipping to be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

1.12 Provide the expected number of hours required for response after receipt of Emergency call from the Iowa School of the Deaf.

Group 2: Terms and Conditions

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

2.1 Bidder shall read the RFB Definitions and enter a response.

2.2 Bidder shall read the Administrative Terms and enter a response.

2.3 Bidder shall read the Contract Terms & Conditions and enter a response.

2.4 Bidder shall read the Specification Terms and enter a response.

2.5 Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions for SERVICES and enter a response.

2.6 Bidder shall read the Federal Terms and Conditions and enter a response.

2.7 Bidder shall read the Insurance Requirements and enter a response.

2.8 Bidder must possess a valid and current Iowa plumbing contractor license. A copy of the license must be included in the bid submission.

2.9 The Bidder hereby explicitly authorizes the Agency to conduct criminal history and/or other background investigation(s) of the Bidder, its officers, directors, shareholders, or partners and managerial and supervisory personnel retained by the Bidder for the performance of the resulting Contract. Bidder shall enter a response.

Group 3: Payment Terms

Instructions: Bidder shall read and answer the following questions. If you have exceptions to the Terms and Conditions, submit an question(s) in the Question and Answer Section with your exception(s).

3.1 Payment Terms - Per Iowa Code § 8A.514 the State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a Bidder. Does the Bidder agree to the terms?

3.2 What discount will the Bidder give for payment in 30 days? Enter the discount in the text box. If none, enter zero.

3.3 Terms of Pcard Acceptance - The State of Iowa prefers to pay Bidders using its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) whenever possible. Bidders accepting Pcard payments shall comply with the Terms of Pcard Acceptance.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

1. Bid Specifications. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Service Delivery

S1 Journeyman - Regular Hours 1 HR - Hour

Labor rate that falls within normal hours of operation (7am-4pm)

S2 Journeyman - Overtime Hours 1 HR - Hour

Labor rate that falls outside of normal hours of operation (4pm-7am). Excludes Sundays and Holidays.

S3 Journeyman - Doubletime Hours 1 HR - Hour

Labor Rate that falls on Sundays or Holidays.

S4 Apprentice - Regular Hours 1 HR - Hour

Labor rate that falls within normal hours of operation (7am-4pm)

S5 Apprentice - Overtime Hours 1 HR - Hour

Labor rate that falls outside of normal hours of operation (4pm-7am). Excludes Sundays and Holidays.

S6 Apprentice - Doubletime Hours 1 HR - Hour

Labor Rate that falls on Sundays or Holidays.

S7 Percentage Discount off MSRP 1

Percentage discount off MSRP

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