159559 NOVA Plumbing Maintenance & Repair Services

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking a plumbing maintenance and repair services contractor for facilities within the Northern Virginia District, specifically covering Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. The Invitation for Bids (IFB #159559) requires a contractor with a Virginia Class "A" Contractor license specializing in Plumbing Services from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). The scope encompasses comprehensive plumbing maintenance, repair, improvement, and renovation services for various VDOT facilities, including administrative buildings, vehicle maintenance shops, equipment storage, and chemical storage buildings. Contractor personnel requirements include one Master Plumber, a minimum of three Journeyman Plumbers (with at least one holding a Gas Fitting license), and a minimum of three Helpers. The bid was due by 10:00 AM EST on February 25, 2025, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for 10:30 AM EST the same day. The contract term is one year from the award date, with four optional one-year renewal periods, and is structured as a time and materials contract requiring the Prime Contractor to perform 75% of services.

The procurement includes specific small business provisions, mandating a Small Business Subcontracting Plan for bidders not certified as small businesses. Prevailing wage requirements are detailed in county-specific wage determinations. Emergency response times are strictly defined: emergency work must commence within 2 hours, urgent work within 2 days, and routine work within 2 weeks of receiving a work order. Invoicing requirements are stringent, demanding detailed documentation of labor hours, materials (at cost with no markup), and a single response fee per work order. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the time and materials contract structure suggests flexibility in potential contract value. The contract emphasizes local responsiveness and technical expertise, with specific requirements for professional licensing and rapid service deployment across the Northern Virginia region. Bidders must demonstrate substantial plumbing infrastructure knowledge and capability to serve multiple county jurisdictions effectively.