Plumbing Materials and Supplies

The City of Pasadena's Department of Public Works, Building Systems and Fleet Management Division (BSFMD) is soliciting competitive bids for plumbing materials and supplies to support city facility maintenance and repair operations. This procurement opportunity seeks a qualified vendor to furnish 37 specific line items of brand name plumbing components from manufacturers such as American Standard, Chicago, Sloan, Zurn Wilkins, and Zoeller. The bid was released on August 28, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm, requiring electronic submission through the City's eProcurement Portal. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to deliver requested parts to the City Yards BSFMD Warehouse within 24 hours of order placement and maintain at least 50% of bid table items in stock at 50% or above the City's stated needs. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, product quality, delivery capability, financial stability, and performance history, with unit prices required to remain valid for 120 days. The initial contract term will be one year from the date of execution by the City, with no optional extension periods included.

The procurement opportunity appears to have several federal compliance requirements, including Section 3 HUD regulations that prioritize employment and economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons. Contractors will need to demonstrate efforts to offer training and employment to Section 3 workers, with benchmark requirements of 25% of total labor hours worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Vendors must complete various federal certification forms, including lobbying restrictions, non-collusion declarations, and workforce utilization documents. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation suggests a significant municipal procurement with potential substantial economic impact. Vendors must provide additional documentation such as a W-9 form, business license, and potentially insurance documentation within 10 calendar days of being recommended for the contract. The City reserves the right to reject any bid and maintains strict compliance requirements for potential contractors, including maintaining non-segregated facilities and adhering to equal opportunity employment practices.