2021 Lead Service Line Request for Qualifications

The City of Fond du Lac is seeking qualified plumbing contractors to participate in a lead service line replacement program for local residents. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) aims to develop a list of pre-approved contractors capable of replacing lead service laterals through direct contracts with homeowners. Eligible contractors must demonstrate expertise in lead service line replacement and meet specific professional qualifications as determined by the city. The procurement opportunity was posted on March 12, 2021, with proposals due by 4:30 PM on March 26, 2021. Interested contractors must submit their qualifications directly to Josh Musack, the City's Purchasing Manager, via mail at PO Box 150, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0150, or by phone at 920-322-3453. The primary objective of this procurement is to provide Fond du Lac residents with a vetted list of contractors who can safely and effectively replace potentially hazardous lead service lines in their properties.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. While the exact budget range is not specified, this procurement appears to be structured as a pre-qualification process where individual homeowners will contract directly with selected plumbing contractors for service line replacements. The program is geographically limited to the City of Fond du Lac within Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Electronic bidding documents are available by contacting the city's purchasing manager, suggesting that interested contractors will need to complete a comprehensive qualification submission to be considered for inclusion on the approved contractor list. The program's focus on lead service line replacement indicates potential alignment with broader municipal infrastructure and public health improvement initiatives.