As-Needed Plumbing Services, Multi-Sites Housing Authority of the County of Merced
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- QSP #2026-22
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Evelyn Chavira evelync@merced-pha.com (209) 722-3501
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About this opportunity
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced is soliciting quotes for as-needed plumbing services across 421 residential public housing units and additional properties throughout Merced County, with quotes due July 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A California State C-36 Plumbing License is required.
This is a Quote for Small Purchase (QSP) solicitation structured as an Indefinite Quantities Contract with a Guaranteed Contract Minimum Amount of $250 and a Not-to-Exceed Maximum Contract Amount of $350,000 annually. The contract term is one year with up to two two-year renewal options. Section 3 Business Preference requirements apply, and all work must comply with Build America, Buy America requirements for domestic content in materials.
The scope encompasses general plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair across residential and commercial properties located in Merced, Atwater, Livingston, Winton, Los Banos, Dos Palos, South Dos Palos, and four migrant centers. Specific services include hot and cold water lines, water heaters, tanks, fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, baths), drain clearing, water main repair, backflow preventers, yard drains, and valve and spigot repair. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits and licenses and is responsible for material procurement and transport. Emergency response must occur within one hour by phone with work commencement within four hours.
Work is performed during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, alternating Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Bidders must submit hourly rate pricing for Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, and Apprentice positions under regular, Davis-Bacon, and California State prevailing wage scales, including corresponding overtime rates. All work must comply with Title 24, Part 5 California Plumbing Code and local regulations. Required submittals include a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, Section 3 Certification Form, Profile of Firm Form, Contractor/Sub-Contractor Information Form, and proof of appropriate licensing and insurance. The Authority anticipates notifying results within 30 days of the due date and reserves the right to negotiate fees with top-rated contractors and award to multiple contractors. No pre-submittal walkthrough or bidders' meeting will be held.
Opportunity text
Scope of Work: The contractor will be responsible for providing general plumbing services, which include: 1) The Contractor will be solely responsible to obtain and pay for all necessary permits, licenses, tests and/or certifications required. 2) Install, maintain, and repair plumbing equipment and fixtures, including hot and cold-water lines, hot water heaters, tanks, constant pressure systems, shower/baths, toilets, and sinks. 3) Open and clear clogged drains, clear water lines, and repair water mains belonging to the Authority. 4) Break up and dig pavements, streets, walls or ceilings to access and repair hot and cold-water lines including soil, vent, and rain leaders (downspouts) as related to plumbing issues. Contractor will call 811 before performing removal of utility lines, trees and other potential obstructions and constraints that require digging into the ground 5) Install, maintain, and repair backflow preventers, yard drains, rain leaders (downspouts) as related to plumbing issues 6) Repair or replace valves, flush lines to toilets, leaking pipes, hot and cold-water spigots, and broken pipes. 7) Locate and mark underground plumbing lines as needed to troubleshoot and repair plumbing components. 8) Estimate, order and transport necessary materials to complete work as requested. 9) Provide emergency service for emergency and after hour calls, typical definition of emergencies: Contractor must be able to respond to emergencies by phone within one (1) hour of contact and work must be started within four (4) hours.
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