Plumbing Contractor Services

St. Lucie Public Schools issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #26-14 seeking sealed bids for plumbing contractor services on an as-needed basis to support District operations throughout their facilities. The scope of work includes removal, installation, and repair of water and sewer lines in various piping materials; complete renovation of restrooms and locker rooms with fixtures and structural repairs; water heater installation and removal; small lift station pump installation; and sewer line cleaning. Qualified bidders must hold a valid Florida state or St. Lucie County plumbing license, have completed at least five commercial plumbing projects exceeding $10,000 within the past five years, maintain an operational service location within a two-hour response time of all District locations, and have been in business for a minimum of three years. The District will award contracts to up to five responsive and responsible vendors to establish a pool of qualified contractors, with individual projects awarded based on competitive quotes from pool members. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal by April 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with public bid opening scheduled for the same date and time at the District's Business Services office located at 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida. Requests for clarifications and technical questions must be received by April 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, and no pre-bid conference is scheduled. Pricing shall be structured on an hourly labor rate basis with separate rates for normal hours (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and overtime, with specific rates for general plumbing, drain unclogging, jet machine operation, and vacuum truck services; material and equipment markups shall not exceed 15 percent above actual costs.

All awarded contractors must maintain commercial general liability coverage of $3,000,000 general aggregate and $2,000,000 each occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Florida statutory requirements. All awarded vendors must comply with Jessica Lunsford Act background screening requirements and E-Verify employment eligibility verification, as well as applicable federal and state labor standards and environmental regulations. The initial contract term is one year with three optional one-year renewal periods, contingent on mutual written agreement, and payment terms are Net 45 days from receipt, acceptance, and invoicing of services. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, terminate contracts with 30 days' notice for any reason, or immediately terminate for material breach. No specific incumbent vendors, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or budget ranges are identified in the ITB documentation provided.