Annual Plumbing Repairs/Services

Clarendon County, South Carolina, is seeking qualified plumbing contractors to provide comprehensive commercial plumbing repairs and installation services for county-owned facilities through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP No. 2024-021). The procurement is structured as a term contract for emergency repairs and ongoing maintenance, with services to be delivered on an as-needed basis. Key deliverables include sewer line clog work, water service installations, and water main repairs across various sizes and complexities. The contract will have an initial three-year term with an option to renew for an additional two years. Proposal evaluation will follow a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated as follows: pricing (40 points), previous performance (25 points), personnel experience and qualifications (25 points), and references (10 points). Critical dates include a proposal distribution date of June 27, 2025, with questions due by July 17, 2025, and proposals due by July 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The county anticipates tentatively awarding the contract on August 17, 2025, with a proposed contract start date of September 1, 2025.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The county reserves the right to select multiple contractors and will negotiate with the highest-ranked firm, with the ability to move to the next ranked firm if initial negotiations are unsuccessful. Pricing will be based on a schedule that includes labor rates for standard, after-hours, and emergency services for plumbers and plumber-helper teams. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the county has estimated annual repair needs, including 2 sewer line clog works and 70 new water service installations. Potential contractors must demonstrate significant experience in commercial plumbing repairs, with strong emphasis on personnel qualifications, previous performance history, and competitive pricing structures. The procurement approach suggests the county is seeking flexible, responsive plumbing service providers capable of handling a diverse range of maintenance and repair requirements across county-owned facilities.