Residential and Commerical Plumbing Services

The Harrisburg Housing Authority has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Indefinite Quantity Contracts for Residential and Commercial Plumbing Services, Contract #2025-07, seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive plumbing repair services across its portfolio of 1,640 low-income public housing units. The solicitation targets plumbing services for high-rise elderly housing and scattered site properties in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with contractors responsible for routine, preventative, and emergency plumbing repairs. Proposals are due electronically by 12:00 noon on Friday, September 26, 2025, with documents available starting August 27, 2025. Interested vendors must register with the E-Procurement website (Bonfire) and submit all documentation electronically. The contract will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated across firm qualifications (30 points), staff qualifications (20 points), past performance (20 points), capacity and availability (15 points), local and economic inclusion (10 points), and submission completeness (5 points). Questions and information requests must be submitted in writing via the E-Procurement website no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

The procurement emphasizes Section 3 compliance, which prioritizes employment and economic opportunities for low and very low-income persons, particularly those receiving government housing assistance. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with HUD regulations, including provisions to provide 25% of total labor hours to Section 3 Workers and 5% to Targeted Section 3 Workers. Before contract award, vendors must provide proof of industrial insurance, general liability insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence), automobile insurance, a Harrisburg Mercantile License, and a W-9 form. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four additional one-year renewals. Successful respondents must submit detailed invoices within 30 days of job completion, including specific documentation such as personnel names, work details, wage rates, and MBE/WBE/Section 3 utilization reports. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and extensive housing portfolio suggest a significant potential contract opportunity for qualified plumbing service providers who can demonstrate expertise in public housing maintenance and strong compliance with federal regulations.