Addendum 1 Summary - On-Call Plumbing and Sewer Services

Addendum 1 pertains to Invitation to Bid No. 23-021 issued by the City of Fairburn, Georgia for on-call plumbing and sewer services. The scope of work encompasses citywide routine and emergency plumbing service calls, including repairs, replacements, installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, water and sewer lines, and drain systems. All work must comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code and OSHA regulations and be performed by a Master Plumber or journeyman under Master Plumber supervision. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams, with bids due August 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. EST. The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods. Response requirements include 24 hours for non-emergency calls and 2 hours for emergency calls with mobilization within 24 hours, supported by a mandatory 24/7 contact line. Questions are due August 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. EST.

Bidders must be current Georgia Master Plumbers/Gas Fitters with Certified Backflow Preventer Technician certification, maintain full-time commercial plumbing contractor status, and operate an office or warehouse within 40 miles of Fairburn. Contractor fees shall not exceed 5 percent and parts markup shall not exceed 5 percent, with a combined maximum of 15 percent. Labor rates must be all-inclusive of tools, equipment, insurance, and employee costs. Detailed cost estimates must be provided within 48 hours at no charge. All work includes a minimum 180-day warranty. Required insurance includes workers' compensation with employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 per employee, commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000, and professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim. The City reserves the right to award multiple contractors and to reject all bids.