On-call plumbing services - Salem, Oregon

SAIF Corporation is requesting bids for on-call plumbing maintenance and emergency repair services at facilities in Salem, Oregon, with proposals due September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT. Oregon-certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, Emerging Small Business, and Service Disabled Veteran businesses are encouraged to identify their certification status in their bids.

The scope covers domestic water system repairs, sanitary system repairs, additions, and alterations at three SAIF locations: the High Street Building (400 High Street SE), the Parkway Building (440 Church Street SE), and the Parking Structure (655 Bellevue Street SE). Services must be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, with a maximum two-hour response time. The contract excludes drain clogs, hydro jetting, and drain maintenance. Bidders must provide a detailed service list, response times, and comprehensive price sheets including hourly rates for regular time, overtime, holiday time, and emergency time for the three-year contract term, with provisions for annual increases.

The contract runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2029 with no stated renewal options. SAIF will not reimburse contractor expenses. Contractors must maintain Professional Liability insurance at $1,000,000 minimum per claim, Commercial General Liability insurance at $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 annual aggregate, and Automobile Liability insurance at $1,000,000 per accident. Workers' compensation insurance is required if the contractor is a subject employer under Oregon law. Contractors must conduct criminal background checks on all employees and subcontractors prior to service delivery, with restrictions on convictions related to fraud, theft, and crimes against persons. All work must comply with City of Salem permitting requirements and applicable codes. Questions are due August 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with answers published by August 19, 2026.