Emergency Plumbing Services

Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for emergency plumbing services on an as-needed basis with a proposal due date of October 13, 2026 and contract start after December 18, 2026. The contract carries a not-to-exceed total value of $100,000 for an initial three-year term with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods or one two-year period.

Contractors must respond to County requests within two hours and provide services including snaking sanitary sewer and storm lines, cutting basement flooring, replacing sanitary sewer lines, removing broken tools from lines, and repairing or replacing water service lines from curb stop to water meter. The County reserves the right to award multiple vendors and request non-identified items during the contract term at negotiated rates.

Bidders must submit pricing on a standardized bid pricing sheet for plumbing foreman regular-time rates, plumbing journeyman regular-time rates, and service truck usage on a per-event basis, along with any additional charges for services beyond the core categories. Successful contractors must be independent contractors and provide a certificate of insurance and workers compensation certificate at the time of award. All contractors must maintain appropriate licensing and certifications for plumbing work in Ohio and register with the County Inspector General's Office. Contractors must complete an Independent Contractor Worker Acknowledgment form confirming their status, understanding of engagement terms, and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, and must submit a completed IRS Form W-9. The County reserves the right to award to multiple vendors.