Invitation for Bids for On-Call Plumbing Services

The Town of Raynham, Massachusetts is requesting sealed bids for on-call plumbing services under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Town Administrator Office, 558 South Main Street, Raynham, MA 02767. Addendum 1, issued October 15, 2026, postponed the original October 15 deadline to November 5.

Bidders must hold a Massachusetts plumbing license and possess a minimum of five years of industry experience, with three professional references required. The Town anticipates awarding up to three contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. All work is performed at various Town and repurposed school buildings in Raynham.

The initial contract term is one year commencing upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year increments at the Town's sole discretion. Contractors must respond to regular service calls within three hours and emergency calls within one hour, available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and outside normal business hours. Work includes fixture repairs, leak repairs, faucet repairs, drain work, and repairs to piping systems and domestic water systems.

Prevailing wage compliance is mandatory. The Plumber & Pipefitter classification under Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 51 carries a total prevailing wage rate of $87.44 per hour as of August 25, 2025; apprentices registered with the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards are paid 40 to 80 percent of journeyworker wages depending on apprenticeship step. Unregistered apprentices must be paid the full journeyworker rate.

Bid pricing must include separate rates for master plumbers and journeymen, with estimated hours and markup percentages for materials during normal and after-hours periods for each contract year. A five percent bid deposit is required. Contractors must maintain general liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million per project aggregate; property damage liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million per project aggregate; automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit; and workers' compensation insurance. Payment bonds of 50 percent of contract price are required for individual projects exceeding $25,000. Weekly certified payroll documents and prevailing wage compliance statements must be submitted within three business days of the work week's close. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it determines such action serves its best interests.