Residential Plumbing Services

Seminole County, Florida has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 604734-24 for Residential Plumbing Services, seeking a certified plumbing or septic tank contractor to provide comprehensive plumbing and related services for residential properties throughout the county. The solicitation requires the selected contractor to be a State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor with both master and journeyman licenses, capable of servicing multiple locations simultaneously. The scope of work includes emergency and routine repair services such as maintenance and replacement of domestic and sewer piping systems, leak repairs, fixture installations, system revisions, pump installations, water heater installations, and related residential plumbing work. Contractors must provide all necessary permits, labor, materials, transportation, and equipment to complete the work. The bid was released on February 9, 2024, with questions due by March 4, 2024, and responses required by March 13, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, assessing the bidder's ability, capacity, skill, character, integrity, reputation, and previous performance, with reference checks playing a crucial role.

The contract will be compensated on a fixed fee basis using hourly rates for Certified Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers during regular and non-regular business hours, with a maximum 10% markup on materials. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the contract is potentially funded through Community Development Block Grant Program funds, which may trigger Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act prioritizing employment opportunities for low and very low-income persons. The contract term is three years with options for two consecutive one-year renewals. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with federal and state regulations, including E-Verify requirements. The contract also includes a one-year warranty on all work and equipment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing bid form includes estimated hours of 380 for regular business hours and 40 hours for non-regular business hours for each position type, suggesting a significant scope of potential work. Additionally, the contract includes provisions for potential FEMA-related work, with special requirements outlined in the FEMA Requirements document.