Courtesy Posting - City of Westminster - On-Call Plumbing Services

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is leading a collaborative procurement for on-call plumbing services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP-PWU-25-574) that will serve multiple municipal agencies including the City of Wheat Ridge and City of Lafayette. The solicitation seeks a qualified plumbing contractor to provide comprehensive services such as domestic and sanitary piping repairs, sewer line cleaning, backflow testing, pipe tracing, drain line service, drinking fountain installation, and facility plumbing maintenance. Proposals are due on July 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM MST, with an initial one-year contract term and potential for four additional one-year renewals. Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with points allocated as follows: 30 points for fee schedule, 20 points for company background and experience, 20 points for proposed staff, 15 points for quality control/safety/security, and 15 points for references. The selected contractor must provide 24/7 emergency response, maintain all necessary licenses and certifications, and demonstrate capability to handle urgent repairs with response times ranging from 2-4 hours for emergencies and 24-48 hours for non-emergency requests.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract allows for potential multi-agency participation through the Colorado Collaborates Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, which enables public agencies to leverage joint purchasing power. Awarded suppliers will be required to pay a 2% administrative fee on total sales and provide monthly reporting. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the fee schedule indicates hourly rates for various professional levels including Project Managers, Master Plumbers, Journeyman Plumbers, Apprentice Plumbers, and Helpers/Laborers, with differentiated pricing for daytime, evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency services. The City reserves the right to award multiple contracts based on area of expertise and potentially allow other public agencies to "piggyback" on the awarded contract at the same pricing. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, with minimum liability coverage ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the type of insurance.