General Plumbing Services.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

GENERAL PLUMBING SERVICES

RFP 7.22.26

PROPOSALS DUE: August 5, 2026

Detroit Transportation Corporation

Guardian Building, 500 Griswold, Suite 2900, Detroit, MI 48226

Inquiries: www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation

INTRODUCTION AND DTC CONTACT INFORMATION

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC), located at the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold, Suite 2900, Detroit, Michigan 48226. DTC is a quasi-public Corporation, which is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Detroit People Mover (DPM). The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is a fully automated transit system serving the downtown Detroit core. The system consists of a 2.9-mile single-lane elevated concrete guide way loop, twelve (12) rail cars, thirteen (13) passenger stations, and the Maintenance and Control Facility (MCF).

Request For Proposals (RFP) Title: General Plumbing Services

RFP Control Number: 7.22.26

Date Advertised: July 22nd, 2026 Date Issued: July 22nd, 2026

Mandatory Walk Thru Date: N/A

Questions Due: 5:00PM Eastern Time on July 29 t h , 2026 Due Date and Time: 5:00PM Eastern Time on August 5th, 2026 Purchasing / Procurement Division: Gwen Wallace E-mail Address: gwallace@thepeoplemover.com Telephone Number: (313) 949-9128 Project Manager: Mike Walter mwalter@thepeoplemover.com

Section Contents

100 Instructions to Bidders/Proposers. Compliance with these is integral to submitting a successful proposal.

200 Project Overview and Statement of Work

300 Terms and conditions that will be part of the contract issued to the successful vendor. DTC is funded in part by the U. S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration. Very little of the terms and conditions can be changed. Do not submit a proposal if you are unable to comply with the terms and conditions contained in Section 300.

400 Contractors Certifications

Detroit Transportation Corporation is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified plumbing contractor to provide on-call, preventive, corrective, emergency, renovation, and minor project plumbing services for facilities owned and operated by Detroit Transportation Corporation.

Proposals must be received by the Detroit Transportation Corporation, Purchasing Office via Bidnet/MITN electronically only on or before 5:00 p.m. (EST), August 5, 2026. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC OPENING OF THE

PROPOSALS.

DTC reserves the right to postpone, accept or reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, for sound, documentable, business reasons, subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the DTC, the State of Michigan and the United States Department of Transportation. The successful bidder will be required to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Firms or individuals whose names ear on the U.S. Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors will not be considered. DTC affirmatively assures that no bidder will be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, ancestry, marital status, national origin, place of birth, or sexual orientation.

Firms interested in receiving a copy of the RFP should access Bidnet Direct www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation. Written questions related to this project must be received via Bidnet/MITN no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST), Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

SECTION 100 INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

Detroit Transportation Corporation is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified plumbing contractor to provide on-call, preventive, corrective, emergency, renovation, and minor project plumbing services for facilities owned and operated by Detroit Transportation Corporation for three years with two 1-year renewal option.

101 Due Date and Location

Bids/Proposals are due to DTC via Bidnet/MITN by: 5:00 pm (EST) August 5, 2026

1. Bidder/Proposer bears total responsibility for ensuring its Bid/Proposal is complete and uploaded on time.

2. Bids/Proposals submitted by fax or email will not be considered.

3. No Late bids will be accepted.

4. Bidder/Proposer should comply with each and every requirement of this RFP to be considered responsive.

102 Length of Time Bids/Proposals Shall be good

Bids/Proposals shall be good for 180 days after the due date. This 180-day period - plus the schedule for the project - will be automatically extended by the amount of time required by DTC.

103 Submittal Requirements

One (1) original uploaded into MITN/Bidnet, www.bidnetdirect.com//detroit-transportation-corporation.

The Proposal shall consist of a technical proposal (“Technical Proposal”) and a cost proposal (“Cost Proposal”).

The Technical Proposal shall include concise narrative descriptions and illustrations that will enable DTC to clearly understand and evaluate the capabilities of Proposers to successfully perform the Work on time and within budget. No price information of any kind may be included in the Technical Proposal.

The Technical Proposal shall be limited to a fourteen (14) page limit (single-sided). Covers, resumes, and appendices are excluded from the fourteen (14) page limit. The Technical Proposal shall be organized to correspond to and address the content requirements and evaluation factors stated in the scope of work.

Note: it is the sole responsibility of Bidder/Proposer to determine if Addenda are issued and what, if any, part of each is of interest to Bidder/Proposer.

104 Insurance The successful Bidder/Proposer shall maintain throughout this assignment the following insurance coverages:

POLICY TYPE AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN

Worker’s Compensation

Employer’s Liability

Full Statutory Limits $1,000,000.00 each accident $1,000,000.00 each disease $1,000,000.00 each person

Commercial General Liability $1,000,000.00 each occurrence $2,000,000.00 Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000.00 Fire and Legal Liability $10,000.00 Medical Payment $1,000,000.00 General Aggregate

Excess / Umbrella Liability Insurance over Employer’s Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Auto Liability

$5,000,000.00 each occurrence $5,000,000.00 aggregate where applicable

Comprehensive Auto Liability Combined single limit (covering all owned, hired and non- owned vehicles with property damage each personal and property protection insurance including residual liability insurance under Michigan No Fault Insurance Law)

$1,000,000.00

Professional Liability $3,000,000.00 per claim $3,000,000.00 aggregate

If the contract involves activities covered under the following policy types, the successful Bidder/Proposer shall maintain the following additional coverage minimums stated above.

Contractor must purchase and maintain, and will cause its subcontractors to purchase and maintain, such insurance as will protect it, DTC, the City of Detroit and their employees, agents, officers, directors, successors and assigns. All policies of insurance will name DTC and the City of Detroit as additional insureds. Contractor must require each subcontractor or consultant hired on the project to maintain adequate insurance for its job and name DTC and the City of Detroit as additional insureds.

The policies must contain an agreement by the insurer that such policies will not be canceled or materially changes without at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the DTC. Certificates of insurance must be submitted to DTC no later than ten (10) working days after notification of recommendation of award.

105 Request for Clarification/Approved Equal (RFAE)

All requests for clarification of these specifications and for an approved equal.

Approved equal (RFAE) must be in writing and uploaded on bidnet.

Please note the items specified herein were selected through product comparisons and evaluation. Proposed alternates must match dimensions, finishes, performance and design features of the products specified herein.

Catalogs, product information and/or specifications must accompany all RFAEs.

Bidders/Proposers whose product or service exceeds the minimum specifications herein need not submit an RFAE. Such Bidders/Proposers may be required to prove they exceed these minimum specifications before being awarded a contract.

The RFP Documents cannot be modified, except in writing. Verbal modifications are void and ineffective. Any changes by DTC to the RFP Documents, the Project, the Proposal submission deadline, or the Proposal opening date will be communicated via written Addendum posted on bidnet.

106 Bid/Proposal Guarantee N/A

If this box [ ] is checked, Bidder/Proposer shall supply a Bid/Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Bid/Proposal bond, a certified or cashier’s check, or an irrevocable letter-of-credit on a solvent bank in an amount of $50.

If this box [ ] is checked, or if the project involves construction or facility improvement contracts or subcontracts exceeding $50,000, Bidder/Proposer shall supply a Bid/Proposal Guarantee in the form of a Bid/Proposal bond, a certified or cashier’s check, or an irrevocable letter-of-credit on a solvent bank in an amount equivalent to five (5%) percent of the Bid/Proposal price.

The Bid/Proposal Guarantee shall consist of a firm commitment accompanying a Bid/Proposal as assurance that the Bidder/Proposer will, upon DTC’s acceptance of its Bid/Proposal, execute such contractual documents as may be required within the time specified. The Bid/Proposal Guarantee shall be made in favor of DTC. Bid/Proposal bonds must be issued by a fully qualified surety company acceptable to DTC and listed as a company currently authorized under 31 CFR, Part 223 as possessing a Certificate of Authority as described thereunder.

In submitting any Bid/Proposal, it is understood and agreed by Bidder/Proposer that the right is reserved by DTC to reject any and all Bids/Proposals, or part of any Bid/Proposal, for sound, documentable, business reasons, and it is agreed that the Bid/Proposal may not be withdrawn for a period of 180 days subsequent to the opening of Bids/Proposals, without the written consent of DTC. It is also understood and agreed that if the undersigned Bid/Proposal should withdraw any part or all of its Bid within 180 days after the bid opening without the written consent of DTC, shall refuse or be unable to enter into the contract, or refuse or be unable to furnish adequate and acceptable Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payments Bonds, or refuse or be unable to furnish adequate and acceptable insurance, it shall forfeit its Bid/Proposal security to the extent of DTC’s damages occasioned by such withdrawal, or refusal, or inability to enter into an agreement, or provide adequate security therefor. It is further understood and agreed that to the extent the defaulting Bidder’s/Proposer's Bid/Proposal Guarantee shall prove inadequate to fully recompense DTC for the damages occasioned by default, then the Bidder/Proposer agrees to indemnify DTC and pay over to DTC the difference between the bid security and DTC’s total damages, so as to make DTC whole.

107 Disposition of Proposal Guarantee N/A

If the Bid/Proposal is accepted, the Bid/Proposal Guarantee will be returned as provided in this Section.

The Proposal Guarantee will be returned once it is determined that the proposal is out of the competitive range and is no longer under consideration, or at the end of 180 days, whichever comes first.

Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payments Bonds

If this box [ ] is checked, or if the project involves construction or facility improvement contracts or subcontracts exceeding $50,000, a Performance Bond from a bonding company licensed to do business in Michigan or a certified check, bond, cashier’s check or an irrevocable letter-of-credit, in an amount equal to 50% of the value of any contract awarded as a result of this IFB/RFP shall be posted by the successful Bidder/Proposer with DTC prior to Notice to Proceed. This bond will be forfeited by Bidder/Proposer as partial or complete settlement of damages, as determined by DTC, should Bidder/Proposer fail to perform as contracted for.

If this box [ ] is checked, or if the project involves construction or facility improvement contracts or subcontracts exceeding $50,000, a Labor and Material Payments Bond from a bonding company licensed to do business in Michigan or a certified check, bond, cashier’s check or an irrevocable letter-of-credit, in an amount equal to 50% of the value of any contract awarded as a result of this IFB/RFP shall be posted by the successful Bidder/Proposer with DTC prior to Notice to Proceed.

The bonds may be issued by a surety company on its standard form and must be provided to DTC within twenty-one (21) days of notice that it is required.

The bonds must be written by a company authorized to write bonds in the State of Michigan and must be listed in the latest edition of U.S. Treasury Circular 570 or having a rating by A.M. Best of B+ or better, and must show sufficient bonding capacity to bond the performance required under this contract. The bonds must meet the approval of DTC's Legal Counsel.

If the contract involves the purchase of goods, then the performance bond will be returned to the manufacturer within thirty (30) days of DTC's acceptance of the goods.

108 Form of Bid/Proposal

All forms must be completely filled in, signed and otherwise executed as indicated. Failure to do so can result in the Proposal being declared "unresponsive".

109 Clarifications, Approved Equals, Supplements

Clarifications, approved Equals and other supplements to this RFP may be issued to modify, change or clarify one or more points in MITN/Bidnet. All parties who request the RFP must be registered in MITN/Bidnet. Bidders/Proposers are reminded to read and adhere to such supplements as compliance with them is integral to having the Bid/Proposal reviewed. Supplements will also be posted in MITN/Bidnet.

110 Alternate Proposals

Alternate proposals may be submitted by the Proposer - at his/her discretion and risk - to achieve the essential purpose and intent of these specifications at a lower cost, without increasing DTC's risk or exposure. Such alternate proposals must be clearly identified and prominently labeled as such. DTC is not obligated to accept or review any alternate proposal.

111 Withdrawal of Proposal

No Proposal will be allowed to be withdrawn for a period of 180 days after it has been opened by DTC. The length of time Proposals shall be good - plus the schedule for the project - will be automatically extended by the amount of time required for DTC and, where applicable, the Federal Transit Administration to process any Single Proposal.

112 Consideration of Proposal

For RFPs Only, no information will be released about any Proposer or Proposal until a contract award is made, and only by written request to DTC’s General Managerr.

113 Rejection or Acceptance of Proposal

DTC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals, and any parts of any Proposal for sound documentable business reasons. In awarding a contract, DTC reserves the right to consider all elements entering into the question of determining the responsibility of the Proposer. Any Proposal which is incomplete, conditional, obscure, or which contains additions not called for, or irregularities of any kind, may be cause for rejection of the Proposal. In case of any discrepancy between the price written in the Proposal and that given in figures for any item, the price in writing will be considered as Proposal.

114 Unacceptable Proposals

No Proposal will be accepted or contract awarded to any person, firm, or corporation that is in arrears or is in default to DTC or the City of Detroit upon any debt or contract, or that is a defaulter as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to said DTC or has failed to perform faithfully any previous contract with DTC.

DTC retains the right to review the apparent low proposer’s production schedule and past delivery performance to determine responsibility.

115 Single Bid/Proposal

In the event of a single Proposal response, this solicitation will be automatically converted to a negotiated purchase which shall require Proposer to negotiate a fair and equitable price. DTC retains the right to request certifiable cost analysis data which Proposer must provide. DTC reserves the right to negotiate an adjustment in Proposer's price if warranted by said analysis.

116 Award of Contract

The award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror who’s Proposal represents the Best Value to DTC, according to the criteria listed in the RFP.

DTC may reject all Proposals for sound, documentable, business reasons. A responsive Proposal is one which complies with the terms, conditions and specifications of this RFP. A responsible Bid/Proposal is one submitted by a company or joint venture possessing the capability and capacities to perform as required by this RFP.

DTC reserves the right to award one, more than one or no contracts as DTC deems to be in its best interests. If an RFP, DTC further reserves the right to make an award on the basis of an original Proposal(s) without any negotiating with any offeror.

117 Cost of Preparation

All costs incurred by any Proposer prior to Notice to Proceed will not be reimbursed by DTC.

118 Additional Information, Rejection

Because offers can at times be ambiguous in its solicitation documents, DTC reserves the right to request additional information before making an award. DTC also reserves the right to seek clarification from any offeror about any statement in its Proposal that DTC finds ambiguous. DTC may undertake such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of each Bidder to perform the work, and the Proposer shall furnish to DTC all such information and data as DTC may request for this purpose.

DTC may require the Proposer to submit any of the following information before the submission deadline, or as a condition to entering into any contract: (1) Proposer’s performance record; (2) the address and description of the Proposer’s permanent place of business; (3) an itemized list of the Proposer’s equipment;

(4) description of any project which the Proposer has constructed in a satisfactory manner; (5) Proposer’s financial statement; (6) a breakdown of the Proposal submitted, including a listing of the subcontractor's names for each service proposed to be used for this project; (7) such additional information as will satisfy DTC that the Proposer is adequately prepared to fulfill the contract.

DTC reserves the right to reject any Proposer if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder/Proposer fails to satisfy DTC that such Proposer is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated in this RFP.

DTC reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals without prior notice; to waive informalities and technicalities; to extend deadlines without notice; to negotiate directly with only those respondents deemed to be qualified according to the criteria in this RFP; and to enter into one, more than one, or no contracts as it shall deem to be in its best interests, and to award to other than the lowest price proposals.

Proposals will not be considered if the bid bond is not submitted with the proposal and the Buy America certification is not completed and submitted with the bid/proposal.

119 Terminology

The terms “proposal" and "proposer"; "Request for Proposals" and "RFP"; are used interchangeably throughout this RFP, unless expressly designated as "RFP only". Similarly, the terms "DTC", "buyer", "purchaser" and "Corporation" are used interchangeably. All terms, including "his" and "his/her", are used in a gender-neutral manner.

120 Protests

It is the policy of DTC to prepare specifications that are not discriminatory in nature. All solicitations are to be open and free to all competing vendors whereby all have a reasonable chance to be successful and awarded a contract.

If a vendor feels that a particular solicitation is unfair for whatever reasons, the following procedure must be followed to register a proper protest and said procedure shall be a part of all solicitations:

STEP 1 Protest must be made in writing and addressed to the General Manager no later than (a) three (3) days before the scheduled Proposal due date, (b) three

(3) days after the Bid/Proposal opening, or (c) three (3) days after contract award, as applicable. Such protest must cite what the solicitation was for, and for what reason the protest is lodged.

STEP 2 The General Manager shall make all reasonable attempts to resolve the protest prior to the Bid/Proposal opening or award of a contract, as applicable, and reserves the right to reschedule the same if, at her discretion, deemed necessary. The General Manager must make a decision no later than ten (5) working days from the date the protest is lodged.

STEP 3 If the protest is not satisfactorily resolved at Step 2, the person or firm making the protest may request a hearing with its legal counsel and DTC, with DTC's legal counsel serving as arbitrator on the matter. Request for such a hearing must be made within 15 working days of the original date the protest was filed.

The decision at Step 3 shall be final and binding on all parties. If the vendor believes that DTC did not follow the above process, he/she may appeal to the Federal Transit Administration as follows:

Office of Program Management Federal Transit Administration Suite 320 200 West Adams Street Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 353-2789

The Federal Transit Administration will hear appeals only where a local protest procedure does not exist or where the local procedure was not followed.

SECTION 200

PROJECT OVERVIEW AND STATEMENT OF WORK

201 Project Overview Detroit Transportation Corporation is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified plumbing contractor to provide on-call, preventive, corrective, emergency, renovation, and minor project plumbing services for facilities owned and operated by Detroit Transportation Corporation for three (3) years with two (2) 1 year renewal options.

1. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, consumables and incidentals necessary to perform on-call, preventative maintenance and emergency plumbing services for DTC’s facilities. Materials may be provided by the contractor unless otherwise specified by the Owner.

Services shall include troubleshooting, repair, replacement, installation, testing, maintenance, and minor renovation of domestic water, sanitary sewer, drain, vent, gas, fixtures, valves, water heaters, and related plumbing systems. Work may include drain cleaning, camera inspection, hydro-jetting, leak detection, backflow-related services, excavation support, and restoration incidental to plumbing repairs. The contractor shall comply with all applicable codes, permitting requirements, safety regulations, and DTC procedures; furnish qualified licensed personnel; meet required response times; submit estimates when required; and provide complete documentation and itemized invoices for all work performed.

2. Contract Intent

This Scope of Work is intended to cover plumbing services on an as-needed basis.

Work may include routine service calls, emergency response, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, new installation, testing, and small renovation or upgrade projects.

3. General Scope of Services

The contractor shall provide plumbing services including, but not limited to, the following:

Diagnosis and troubleshooting of plumbing system failures, leaks, blockages, pressure issues, fixture malfunctions, sewer backups, gas line issues where permitted, and related deficiencies.

Repair, replacement, and installation of plumbing fixtures, piping, valves, fittings, drains, vents, cleanouts, trim, supports, and related appurtenances.

Domestic water system work, including hot and cold water piping, shutoff valves, pressure-reducing valves, hose bibbs, mixing valves, recirculation components, and fixture supplies.

Sanitary sewer and drain system work, including drain, waste, and vent piping; floor drains; cleanouts; trap repairs; stoppage removal; hydro-jetting if required; and camera inspection if requested.

Natural gas piping work, where permitted by law and required by the Owner, including leak investigation, isolation, repair, replacement, pressure testing, reconnection, and relighting of equipment.

Water heater and related equipment services, including inspection, repair, replacement, flushing, reconnection, and startup of standard and commercial units where applicable.

Backflow prevention device services, where required, including inspection, testing, repair coordination, replacement, and documentation by appropriately licensed personnel. Contractor is responsible for providing all the necessary paperwork required from the city of Detroit. The contractor will submit and us all the correct documentation required from the city of Detroit.

Excavation-related plumbing support, when authorized, for underground piping repair or replacement, including trenching coordination, spoil handling, backfill, and surface restoration.

Minor renovation and alteration work, including restroom renovations, fixture replacements, piping modifications, ADA-related plumbing adjustments, and tenant improvement work.

Preventive maintenance services, if requested, including inspection of fixtures, valves, cleanouts, water heaters, drains, and related plumbing infrastructure.

Emergency plumbing response, including active leaks, sewer backups, loss of water service, unsafe gas conditions, flooding, fixture failures affecting operations, and other urgent situations.

4. Specific Work Activities Typical work under this contract may include:

Repairing or replacing water, sewer, waste, vent, and gas piping above and below ground.

Repairing or replacing flush valves, faucets, toilets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, carriers, disposals, and mop/service sinks.

Unclogging or repairing drains, traps, interceptors, and branch waste lines.

Locating leaks using appropriate diagnostic methods.

Repairing or replacing pressure regulators, expansion tanks, check valves, shutoff valves, and thermostatic mixing valves.

Performing fixture resets, wax ring replacements, caulking, and reconnections.

Conducting camera inspections and providing video or written findings when requested.

Performing hydro-jetting, snaking, root removal, and drain cleaning.

Repairing or replacing water heaters, booster pumps, recirculation pumps, and associated piping connections where applicable.

Coordinating shutdowns and isolations to minimize disruption to facility operations.

Removing and lawfully disposing of damaged or obsolete materials.

Patching or coordinating patching of minor openings created to access plumbing systems, unless otherwise excluded.

5. Service Categories Work may be issued in one or more of the following categories:

Category Description Emergency Service Immediate response work required to protect life, safety, property, or continuity of operations Urgent Service Time-sensitive work that does not rise to emergency level but requires prompt attention Routine Service Standard maintenance, repair, and minor replacement work Preventive Maintenance Scheduled inspections, testing, cleaning, and maintenance services

Project Work Minor renovations, upgrades, replacements, and small construction tasks

6. Response Time Requirements The contractor shall meet the following minimum response requirements:

Service Type Required Response Emergency On-site within 2 hours of notification Urgent On-site within 4 hours of notification Routine Within 1-2 business days of notification or as scheduled Quoted Project Work Written estimate submitted within 3-5 business days unless otherwise approved

7. Contractor Responsibilities

The contractor shall:

Provide qualified supervision and sufficient staff to perform the work.

Furnish all required tools, vehicles, diagnostic equipment, safety equipment, ladders, lifts, machines, and trade consumables.

Provide all necessary piping, fittings, valves, supports, sealants, fasteners, and standard installation materials unless the solicitation states that materials will be owner-furnished.

Verify field conditions prior to beginning work.

Protect existing facilities, finishes, landscaping, utilities, and adjacent property from damage.

Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.

Coordinate utility shutdowns, outages, and service interruptions in advance with the Owner.

Restore service promptly after repairs or installations are completed.

Remove debris and dispose of waste materials in accordance with applicable laws.

Prepare and submit service tickets, inspection records, test reports, and closeout documentation as required.

Notify the Owner immediately of any concealed conditions, unsafe conditions, code issues, or additional repairs discovered during performance.

8. Permits, Codes, and Regulatory Compliance The contractor shall perform all work in accordance with:

All applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances The adopted plumbing code, building code, fuel gas code, fire code, and health and safety regulations Applicable OSHA requirements Manufacturer installation requirements Local permitting and inspection requirements

The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and coordinating permits, inspections, and approvals unless the solicitation states otherwise. Permit fees shall be handled as follows: Owner-paid / Contractor-paid / reimbursable at cost.

9. Staffing and Qualifications The contractor shall ensure that all personnel performing work under this contract are properly qualified and licensed as required by law.

Minimum qualifications may include:

Current license to conduct plumbing work in State/Jurisdiction Master Plumber / Journeyman / Apprentice licenses as required for assigned personnel Minimum 6 years of commercial, institutional, municipal, multi-family, or comparable plumbing experience Demonstrated experience with service calls, emergency repairs, and occupied facilities Ability to provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday response Ability to perform or coordinate backflow testing, camera inspection, hydro-jetting, excavation support, and gas work,

10. Safety and Site Conduct The contractor shall:

Follow all site-specific safety rules and security requirements.

Use proper lockout/tagout, barricades, signage, PPE, confined space procedures, and hazard controls as applicable.

Keep pedestrian routes, exits, and critical operations safe and accessible.

Ensure employees are professionally behaved and identifiable while on site.

Prohibit smoking, substance use, and unsafe conduct on Owner premises.

Immediately report accidents, injuries, property damage, and near misses to the Owner.

11. Work Order Procedures Work shall be performed only upon issuance of an authorized work order, task order, purchase order, service request, or emergency verbal authorization from the Owner.

For each assignment, the contractor shall:

1. Review the requested scope and site conditions.

2. Investigate and confirm the problem or work requirement.

3. Provide a not-to-exceed estimate where required.

4. Perform the authorized work.

5. Test the system for proper operation.

6. Clean the work area and remove debris.

7. Submit documentation of labor, materials, findings, and completed work.

12. Estimates and Approval Requirements For non-emergency work and project work, the contractor shall provide a written estimate including:

Scope description Labor hours Labor rates Material quantities and pricing Equipment charges, if any Subcontractor costs, if any Applicable markup, if allowed Estimated completion time

No work beyond the approved scope shall proceed without prior Owner authorization, except where immediate action is necessary to prevent injury, service interruption, or property damage.

13. Materials and Equipment Unless otherwise approved:

All materials shall be new, of commercial-grade quality, and suitable for the intended application.

Materials shall comply with applicable code, lead-content restrictions, and manufacturer requirements.

Replacement items shall match existing systems and finishes as closely as practical unless an alternate is approved.

The contractor shall maintain reasonable access to commonly used repair parts to support response obligations.

14. Quality Standards All work shall be completed in a neat, workmanlike manner consistent with accepted trade practices.

Completed work shall:

Be free of leaks, defects, and unsafe conditions Be properly supported, aligned, and secured Be tested for proper operation before closeout Maintain or restore code compliance Minimize disruption to building occupants and operations

15. Testing and Inspection The contractor shall perform all testing necessary to verify proper operation and code compliance, including as applicable:

Backflow testing by certified personnel

16. Documentation and Reporting For each service call or project, the contractor shall submit documentation including:

Date and time of dispatch, arrival, and completion Facility name and location Work order number Name of technician(s) Description of problem reported Diagnosis and corrective action taken Labor hours by classification Materials used Test results, if applicable Recommendations for further repairs or replacement Before-and-after photos, if requested Copies of permits and inspection approvals, if applicable

17. Hours of Work Normal work shall be performed during DTC's standard business hours, unless otherwise directed.

The contractor shall also be capable of providing:

After-hours service Weekend service Holiday service Emergency service 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, if required by the solicitation

18. Owner Responsibilities The Owner may provide, as available:

Access to the site and work areas Existing drawings, utility information, and known system history Points of contact for coordination and approval Owner-furnished materials, if specifically identified Access permissions for shutdowns and inspections

DTC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of existing drawings or records. The contractor shall verify field conditions.

19. Exclusions Unless specifically authorized, this contract does not include:

Major capital construction beyond the contract's dollar or scope limits Architectural, structural, electrical, or mechanical work except minor incidental work directly related to plumbing access or reconnection Hazardous materials abatement Large-scale civil/site restoration beyond localized repair Work outside the contractor's licensing authority

20. Performance Standards The contractor's performance may be evaluated based on:

Response time compliance Quality of workmanship First-time fix rate Safety performance Documentation completeness Schedule adherence Cost control Professional conduct Customer/occupant complaints Warranty response

21. Warranty The contractor shall warrant workmanship for a minimum of one year from the date of acceptance, unless a longer period is required elsewhere in the contract or by manufacturer warranty.

Materials shall be covered by applicable manufacturer warranties. The contractor shall correct defective workmanship or installation at no additional cost to the Owner during the warranty period.

Pricing Proposal Requirements Proposers shall submit pricing for the following, as applicable:

Item Requirement Hourly Labor Rates Straight-time, overtime, weekend, and holiday rates by labor classification Emergency Response Rates Any separate emergency trip or call-out charges Material Markup Percentage markup over documented cost, if allowed

Minimum Contractor Qualifications Proposers must provide evidence of the following:

Current plumbing license(s) required by the State of Michigan Business license or registration to operate in the State of Michigan Minimum 5-10 years of relevant plumbing experience Experience with commercial / municipal / educational / healthcare / residential / multi-site facilities At least 3 references for comparable work Proof of insurance meeting solicitation requirements Ability to meet required emergency response times Record of regulatory compliance and safe work practices

Evaluation Criteria

If a proposal has been determined to meet all Qualification Requirements and is not otherwise rejected, it is then evaluated based upon pricing and Evaluation Criteria for determining the competitive range or selection of a proposal for potential award.

The criteria are listed in their relative order of importance. Any and all Deviations, Clarifications, reservations, and additional or contradictory terms included in a proposal that did not result in rejection will be evaluated in this Section according to what evaluation criteria they affect.

The criteria are listed in their relative order of importance.

Evaluation Criteria Category Points Experience and Qualifications 25 Staffing and Licenses 15 Response Capability 20 Past Performance/References 15 Pricing 25

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Year 1

Straight Time – Days of the week ___________ Time from ______ to _______ Cost Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice Vactor Truck w/ Operator Vactor Truck Laborer

Overtime - Days of the week ___________ Time from ______ to _______ Days of the week ___________ Time from ______ to _______

Cost

Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice

Double Time - Days of the week ___________ Time from ______ to _______

Cost

Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice

Additional Markups & Rates Cost

Material Markup Heavy Equipment Markup Subcontractor Markup Propane Jetter Service Call Charge-OT Service Call Charge-DT Additional Clarifications

Year 2

Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice

Cost

Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice

Cost

Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice

Material Markup % Heavy Equipment Markup % Subcontractor Markup % Propane Jetter Service Call Charge-OT

Year 3

Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice

Cost

Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice

Cost

Plumbing Foreman Journeyman Plumber Plumbing Apprentice

Material Markup Heavy Equipment Markup Subcontractor Markup Propane Jetter Service Call Charge-OT

Standard Response time __________hours after notification

Emergency Response time_________hours after notification

Warranty period for services _________

Please provide at least three (3) references: list name, address and phone number and email address, for whom the Proposer has provided similar services.

SECTION 300

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The general terms and conditions of the Contract for this procurement are contained in this Section 300.

The successful Bidder/Proposer is hereinafter referred to as the “CONTRACTOR.”

301 Independent Contractor

CONTRACTOR, for purpose of this agreement shall be considered an independent contractor who covenants and agrees to perform and deliver for the stated compensation all of the goods and services described under the section of the Contract titled Scope of Work. CONTRACTOR agrees to complete the work in a professional manner using qualified individuals with a high degree of professionalism and to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the services rendered.

302 Contractor's Obligation

The general obligation of CONTRACTOR shall be to transfer and deliver the goods and services specified in complete accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of the Contract.

303 Buyer's Obligation

The general obligation of DTC shall be to accept delivery of conforming goods and services and to pay in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of the Contract.

304 Background Checks

CONTRACTOR shall conduct background checks of any or all of contractor’s and subcontractor’s employees for purposes of verifying identity, any criminal activity and ad on any Homeland Security watch lists. CONTRACTOR shall provide the results of said checks to DTC upon request by DTC. To the extent CONTRACTOR’s employees change during the life of the Contract, CONTRACTOR shall supply the name(s) of the new employee(s) plus their background checks to

DTC.

305 Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payments Bonds N/A

If this box [ ] is checked, a Labor and Material Payments Bond from a bonding company licensed to do business in Michigan or a certified check, bond, cashier’s check or an irrevocable letter-of-credit, in an amount equal to 50% of the value of any contract awarded as a result of this RFP shall be posted by CONTRACTOR with DTC prior to Notice to Proceed.

The bonds may be issued by a surety company on its standard form and must be provided to DTC within twenty-one (21) days of notice that it is required.

The bonds must be written by a company authorized to write bonds in the State of Michigan and must be listed in the latest edition of U.S. Treasury Circular 570 or having a rating by A.M. Best of B+ or better, and must show sufficient bonding capacity to bond the performance required under the Contract. The bonds must meet the approval of DTC's Legal Counsel. If the Contract involves the purchase of goods, then the performance bond will be returned to manufacturer within thirty

(30) days of DTC's acceptance of the goods.

306 Notice to Proceed

DTC will furnish CONTRACTOR written direction to commence delivery entitled "Notice to Proceed" following receipt by DTC of all required bonds, insurance certificates or such other documentation that CONTRACTOR is required to submit for DTC approval prior to performance under the Contract. DTC shall not be responsible for any costs of any type whatsoever incurred by CONTRACTOR prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The date of the Notice to Proceed shall be the official date from which all scheduled activities and requirements are computed. DTC retains sole discretion with respect to the timing of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

CONTRACTOR shall commence work upon written receipt of the Notice to Proceed from DTC. The CONTRACTOR shall complete the work within the time frames set forth in the Scope of Work.

307 Contract Modification

No change or modification of the terms and conditions of the Contract may be made unless:

a. Any proposed change in the Contract must be submitted to DTC for its prior written approval. The General Manager may at any time, by written order only, make changes within the general scope of the Contract. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for the performance of any part of the work under the Contract, whether changed or not changed by any such order, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the contract price or completion schedule, or both, and the Contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Any claim by CONTRACTOR for adjustment under this clause must be asserted within 30 days from the date of receipt by CONTRACTOR of the notification of change; provided, however, that the General Manager, if she decides that the facts justify such action, may receive and act upon any such claim asserted at any time prior to final payment under the Contract.

b. Any modification made must be in writing and attached to the Contract in the form of an amendment and signed by both parties signifying agreement to the modification.

c. Any Contract modifications, if granted by DTC, will not operate as a release to CONTRACTOR from the covenants and conditions of the Contract outside of the nature of the expressed modification nor shall same be considered as a waiver for any breach of contract damage claim which may be made by DTC.

d. Any modification agreed to by and between DTC and CONTRACTOR must be in compliance with applicable governmental regulations and subject to Federal Transit Administration concurrence, if needed.

308 Subcontract approval

Any subcontract the CONTRACTOR may wish to enter into must be approved by DTC prior to the execution of the subcontract, and all the requirements of these terms and conditions must be included within said subcontracts to gain approval of DTC.

309 Substitution of Subcontractor/Independent Contractor

Any substitution of a subcontractor or independent CONTRACTOR must be furnished in writing to DTC for DTC’s approval and for the purpose of determining and maintaining the intent of DTC's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals.

310 Equal Employment Opportunity

CONTRACTOR shall comply with and have each of its subcontractors comply with the Department of Labor's regulation outlining "Equal Employment Opportunity", as supplemented in 41 CFR Part

60. CONTRACTOR shall comply with and have each of its subcontractors to have an affirmative action plan which declares that they do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age and which specifies goals and target dates to insure the implementation of any such plan.

CONTRACTOR further agrees that during the performance of the Contract to comply with the Standard Title VI Assurances as listed below:

a. Compliance with Regulations

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the regulations relative to non-discrimination in federally assisted programs of the United States Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, [29 U.S.C. § 623, 42 U.S.C. § 2000, 42U.S.C. § 652, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, 49 U.S.C. § 5332, 29 CFR Part 1630, 41 CFR Parts 60 et seq.] As they may be amended from time to time (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of the Contract.

b. Nondiscrimination

CONTRACTOR, with regard to the work performed by it during the Contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. CONTRACTOR shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in appendix B of the Regulations.

c. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment

In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiation, made by CONTRACTOR for work to be performed under the subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by CONTRACTOR of CONTRACTOR's obligations under the Contract and the regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin.

d. Information and Reports

CONTRACTOR shall provide all information and reports required by the regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by DTC, or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information is required of a CONTRACTOR and is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this information, CONTRACTOR shall so certify to DTC, or the Federal Transit Administration, as appropriate and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.

e. Sanctions for Noncompliance

In the event of CONTRACTOR's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of the Contract, DTC shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the Federal Transit Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:

1. Withholding of payment to CONTRACTOR under the Contract until CONTRACTOR complies, and/or

2. Cancellation, termination or suspension of the Contract, in whole or in part.

f. Incorporation of Provisions

CONTRACTOR shall include the provisions of Paragraphs (a) through (f) in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. CONTRACTOR shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as DTC or the Federal Transit Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, however, that in the event a CONTRACTOR becomes involved in or is threatened with litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, CONTRACTOR may request DTC to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of DTC and, in addition, CONTRACTOR may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States.

311 Delivery

Throughout this project and in the Contract, the terms delivery and completion are used interchangeably.

CONTRACTOR shall tender performance and/or completion of this project in the manner and at the place and time specified in the RFP. All deliveries are to be F.O.B. destination at DTC’s Administrative Office, Detroit, Michigan 48226 or as otherwise designated on the Proposal form by DTC. It is agreed that the Proposal prices include freight.

312 Payment The Contractor shall be paid the Contract Sum in a series of progress payments and a final payment. On the date designated by the DTC, the Contractor shall submit to the DTC an itemized application for payment in a form acceptable to the DTC. Each application for payment shall include (a) a signed certification by the Contractor that the Work has progressed to the point indicated, the quality of the Work covered by the application is in accordance with the Contract, and the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount requested, and (b) a written waiver from the Contractor and its subcontractors and suppliers at any tier.

The Contractor warrants that title to all Work covered by an application for payment will pass to the DTC at the earlier of incorporation into the / or the time of payment.