Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services at Police Facilities

The City of Miami has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1999386 for comprehensive plumbing maintenance and repair services at various City of Miami Police Department facilities, including ten different locations such as police stations, patrol locations, stables, and auto pounds. The solicitation seeks a qualified Florida-licensed plumbing contractor to provide on-demand and emergency plumbing services on a 24/7 basis, with specific requirements including snaking waste lines, water jetting drain lines, replacing plumbing fixtures, re-plumbing pipes, and ensuring code compliance. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, parts, materials, and equipment to complete services, with hourly rates established for regular (8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday) and overtime work periods. The bid was posted on May 2, 2025, with a closing date of May 23, 2025, and includes a voluntary virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for May 7, 2025. Key qualifications include possessing a valid Florida plumbing contractor's license, submitting professional references, and complying with background screening requirements. Evaluation will likely focus on responsiveness, qualifications, and pricing, with the contract term set for three years and an option to renew for an additional three-year period, subject to fund availability.

The solicitation includes several important compliance requirements that may restrict or influence potential bidders, including a mandatory Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit and adherence to the City of Miami Living Wage Ordinance, which requires paying employees a minimum of $15.00 per hour without health benefits or $13.19 per hour with health benefits. Bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage across multiple categories, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, and other specified insurance types, with the City of Miami named as an additional insured. Local office certification is required, mandating that businesses have maintained a staffed and fixed office within the city's corporate limits for at least 12 months with verifiable full-time employment. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract is for plumbing services at multiple police facilities, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for incomplete work, and the successful contractor must comply with all city procurement policies, including the recently implemented Administrative Policy Manual (APM) 2-19, which eliminates the process of curing irregularities in submitted documents.