Artisan Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services

The Town of Westerly and Westerly Public Schools in Rhode Island are seeking a licensed Plumbing Technician to provide artisan plumbing maintenance and repair services across multiple municipal and school buildings from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, with potential two-year extension options. The comprehensive Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 26-18 solicits a contractor capable of performing complex commercial plumbing work including repairing and replacing piping, backflow preventers, valves, toilets, sinks, water fountains, removing pipe blockages, troubleshooting wastewater systems, conducting construction inspections, and performing routine maintenance. Individual job costs are capped at $10,000, and the successful bidder must be able to dispatch for safety/health issues within 4 hours and resolve issues within 8 hours. A mandatory site walk is available by appointment between June 23-27, 2025, with final bids due on June 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must submit detailed documentation including hourly labor rates for regular and emergency services, a markup percentage for parts and materials, and competitive quotes for materials exceeding $2,500.

The contract will be structured as a Master Pricing Agreement with specific insurance requirements, including federal liability, motor vehicle liability, and worker's compensation coverage. Bidders must comply with Rhode Island Prevailing Wage requirements and submit a Bidder Certification Form. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the RFQ requires comprehensive documentation of qualifications and capabilities. The Town reserves the right to cancel the agreement at any time without penalty and makes no guarantees about the volume of service requests during the contract period. The existing infrastructure, as detailed in the accompanying Plumbing Equipment List, includes various pumps, backflow preventers, and mechanical equipment across multiple buildings with brands such as Zurn Wilkins, Watts, Grundfos, Goulds, and Liberty. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract's structure suggests flexibility in service delivery and pricing, with individual job limits of $10,000 and a potential three-year commitment with extension possibilities.