Plumbing equipment, fixtures, and supplies - extended due date

Solano County's General Services Facilities Division is seeking vendors for Invitation for Bids (IFB) #670-0612-26, a comprehensive procurement of plumbing equipment, fixtures, and supplies. The solicitation covers eight distinct material categories including PVC pipe & fittings, copper pipe & fittings, galvanized pipe fittings, faucets/valves/stops, drainage products, pool parts, washroom materials, and hangers & fasteners. Vendors must submit pricing as a percentage discount off their standard published pricing, with discounts remaining valid for the entire contract period. The contract is scheduled to begin on or about July 1, 2025, and will terminate on June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. Bidders are required to register on the county's eProcurement Portal, provide a vendor application, and comply with various certifications including drug-free workplace, non-collusion declaration, and debarment certification. The bid response deadline is June 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with the county planning to select a contractor by June 30, 2025.

The procurement includes potential local business preferences, allowing local businesses within five percent of the lowest bid to match the lowest bid. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with non-discrimination requirements, provide appropriate insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability, and adhere to strict delivery and performance standards. The county reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors and will evaluate bids based on pricing, compliance with specifications, and local business status. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price purchase order with potential price adjustments negotiable prior to contract extension years. Vendors must also comply with various legal and regulatory requirements, including documentation for hazardous materials, debarment certification for federally funded contracts, and guidelines addressing potential conflicts of interest for county officers and employees.