Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), operating as an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with one or more properly licensed and experienced contractors to provide Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services on an as-needed basis. The procurement covers maintenance, repair, installation, and construction services for all industrial and commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment across Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg (2,600 acres with over 125 buildings) and other facilities throughout Montgomery County and the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Agricultural and Forestry Research Centers throughout the state and occasionally at the contractor's fabrication facility. Qualified contractors must demonstrate capability in managing complex MEP projects and provide detailed pricing schedules including labor rates for various personnel classifications (superintendents, mechanics, welders, and assistants), equipment rental rates, and proposed markups not exceeding 6% for rental equipment and subcontractors and 8% for materials and equipment. The contract term is two years with options for two one-year renewals as negotiated. Evaluation criteria include quality of products and services (30 points), offeror qualifications and experience (15 points), specific plans and methodology (20 points), cost or price (25 points), and Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) business participation (10 points). Inquiries must be submitted by April 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM, and proposals are due April 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM electronically through Virginia Tech's procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=VATech.

The RFP emphasizes participation of Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses, requiring all offerors to describe their plan for utilizing SWaM subcontractors if the prime contractor cannot be classified as SWaM. All contractor personnel must pass criminal background checks before accessing campus and provide evidence of proper licensing and certifications for their respective trades. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation per statutory requirements, Employers Liability of $100,000, General Liability of $2,000,000 combined single limit with Virginia Tech named as additional insured, Automobile Liability of $500,000, and Builders Risk insurance as applicable. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are identified in the procurement documents; however, the RFP structure suggests potential for significant contract values given the scope of services covering over 125 buildings across multiple facilities throughout Virginia. This procurement does not contain set-aside restrictions limiting participation to specific enterprise types, allowing any properly licensed and qualified contractor to compete.