Plumbing Supplies and Services

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The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management and Budget - Central Procurement Services, is seeking proposals for a statewide contract to provide plumbing and pipefitting Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, including tools, piping, valves, fittings, parts, and related materials. The contract will serve various State agencies and Extended Purchasing participants, with a focus on the jurisdictions of Ingham County and the City of Lansing. Key deliverables include timely delivery, compliance with environmental and safety standards, and detailed reporting. The contract term is 4 years with two optional 1-year renewal periods, with a proposed start date of October 1, 2023. The RFP requires bidders to provide pricing schedules for core items and discounts off list price for other plumbing and pipefitting products. Proposals are due by August 23, 2023.

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The RFP indicates that the State may consider a bidder's status as a qualified disabled veteran/service-disabled veteran-owned business when evaluating proposals. No information is provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFP does not specify any set-aside requirements or budget ranges, but the estimated 4-year usage quantities provide an indication of the potential contract value. Bidders are advised to use the most current version of the RFP documents, as several addenda have been issued to update the pricing worksheets, proposal instructions, contract terms, and provide responses to vendor questions.