Tewksbury Public Schools Plumbing Contractor Bid

Tewksbury Public Schools is requesting bids for plumbing contractor services across all school facilities under a three-year contract running September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Business Office, 139 Pleasant Street, Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

The contractor must be a Massachusetts Master Plumber with a minimum of ten years in plumbing service contracting within a 25-mile radius of Tewksbury, employ at least two full-time journeymen plumbers, maintain at least two stocked service trucks, and provide 24/7 emergency response with a staffed telephone line. Emergency calls require response within one hour and arrival within two hours; routine repairs must commence within two business days. All personnel must complete OSHA training certification and pass CORI background checks. The contractor must carry worker's compensation ($500,000/$500,000/$1,000,000 limits), comprehensive general liability ($1,000,000/$1,000,000/$2,000,000), and automobile liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits. Three current references from Massachusetts public school districts where the firm served as primary plumbing contractor for a minimum of twelve consecutive months within the past two years are required.

The scope encompasses service, repair, and preventive maintenance of all plumbing equipment and fixtures across school properties, performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays unless otherwise directed. Work includes inspections and related plumbing services by Massachusetts-licensed journeymen plumbers. A one-year warranty on materials and workmanship is required.

Estimated contract value is less than $90,000 per year. Bidders must submit hourly rates for master/journeymen and apprentice plumbers for standard hours (7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday) and after-hours/weekend/holiday work, plus a materials markup percentage on a $10,000 baseline cost across the three-year term. Year One projections include 250 standard hours and 25 after-hours hours for master/journeymen plumbers, and 40 standard and 30 after-hours hours for apprentices; Years Two and Three carry identical allocations. Prevailing wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards are mandatory. Invoices must be submitted within 15 days of service completion.