FSCP Plumbing Services

Portland Public Schools, School District 1J in Multnomah County, Oregon is requesting proposals for an on-call plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning flexible services contractor pool (FSCP) under RFP No. 2026-035, with proposals due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time via PlanetBids. The District intends to establish one or more three-year contracts with no guaranteed work volumes or maximum compensation; individual work authorizations typically range from $5,000 to $100,000 and are subject to Oregon prevailing wage requirements effective July 5, 2026.

Awardees must hold current Oregon Construction Contractors Board (OCCB) licensing, State of Oregon Lead Based Paint Renovation Licenses, and proof of bonding capability. All contractors and subcontractors with direct unsupervised student contact must pass fingerprint-based criminal history verification at the contractor's expense ($94). Public works bonds and performance and payment bonds are required for each work authorization.

Services span the District's portfolio of 80 schools and 100 associated facilities and include emergency response (24/7/365), leak detection and repair, waste line jetting and clearing, storm and sanitary line excavation and repair, video line inspection, equipment repair and replacement, water filter replacement, and associated permits and inspections.

Compensation is time and materials based on hourly labor rates for Foreman, Journeyman, and Apprentice positions, with 80 percent of the pricing score weighted to these three positions and 20 percent to overhead positions. The District strongly encourages Certified Businesses (minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disadvantaged, and emerging small businesses) to propose and requires participation in the District's online Certified Business utilization tracking system for subcontractor reporting.

Questions are due July 29, 2026. Final addenda close August 6, 2026. Intent to Award notifications are anticipated by August 27, 2026, with contract effective date October 7, 2026.