new bid due date**RFP Plumbing Services On-Demand

The Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority (HRHA) is requesting proposals for on-demand plumbing services across four residential communities and its central office in Hopewell, Virginia under RFP 2026-04, with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

The scope encompasses turnkey plumbing repair and installation services including sink and faucet repairs, toilet maintenance and replacement, water heater installation and maintenance, drain clearing, gas line work, water and sewer line modifications, storm drain repairs, and commercial and residential bathroom and kitchen installations. All work must comply with the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC). Emergency work is required within two hours of notification; scheduled work must be completed within five days. Awardees must maintain valid Virginia contractor licensure (Class A, B, or C with plumbing specialty) and provide a minimum of five years' plumbing experience. All work must be performed by licensed journeymen plumbers or supervised apprentices. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and travel at their own expense and obtain and pay for permits directly.

HRHA intends to award one or multiple contracts for a one-year base period with four optional one-year renewal periods. Pricing is submitted as a detailed schedule for all listed services across all four properties. Required insurance includes worker's compensation, contractors liability (minimum $100,000/$300,000), and automobile liability (minimum $100,000/$50,000).

Evaluation is weighted as follows: contractor experience in plumbing services (45 points), capacity to handle the project timely (35 points), and cost of services (20 points). Vendor questions are due September 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Payment terms are net 30 or 2/10 net, contingent upon inspection and written acceptance by the Authority's Authorized Representative.