The Pinellas County School District is soliciting sealed electronic bids for Plumbing Services through Invitation to Bid #25-CD-063, seeking qualified Florida Licensed Plumbing Contractors and Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) testing certified professionals to provide comprehensive plumbing services countywide. The procurement will cover emergency and non-emergency work orders involving repairs and installations using PVC, steel pipe, copper pipe, and various plumbing fixtures. Contractors must be located within a 50-mile radius of the district office, provide 24/7 availability, and comply with OSHA requirements. Key requirements include maintaining necessary tools and equipment, meeting specific response time expectations (15 business days for non-emergency work, 1-2 hours for emergency work), and providing documentation of business history, experience, licensing, and background screenings for all personnel. The bid was posted on July 28, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 4, 2025, and bids due before 3:00 pm on August 25, 2025. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, response capabilities, and pricing structure, which includes standard, overtime, and emergency hourly rates for different worker classifications. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will initially run from September 27, 2025, to September 26, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods. The district plans to select a minimum of two awardees, with an estimated contract value of approximately $850,000 per year. Contractors must submit insurance certificates within ten working days of contract award, with specific insurance requirements including General Liability, Automotive Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance. The Pinellas County School District will be listed as an "Additional Insured" and "Certificate Holder" on all policies, with insurance companies required to have a Best's Financial Strength Rating of "A-V" or better. Interested bidders must register and submit electronic responses through the District e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/PCSB, with the procurement contact being Christina Dileonardo-Rowan, who can be reached at dileonardoch@pcsb.org.
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Insurance_Specifications_for_Contractors.pdf | 536KB | 7/17/25 | ||
Plumbing_Services.pdf | 315KB | 7/28/25 | ||
Bid_Protest_Procedure.pdf | 363KB | 7/17/25 |