Town wide on-call plumbing services

The Town of Smithfield, Rhode Island, located in Providence County, is seeking sealed proposals for a Town-Wide Plumbing Services Contract covering a two-year period from October 15, 2025, through October 14, 2027, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. This on-call professional services procurement will cover miscellaneous plumbing repair and construction work for all municipal buildings, including town departments and the school district. Contractors must be licensed in Rhode Island and provide comprehensive plumbing services, including emergency and routine repairs, with the ability to respond within two hours for emergencies and 72 hours for routine calls. The proposal evaluation will be based on a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated across company information (10 points), required documents (20 points), demonstrated experience and references (25 points), business location in town (10 points), and hourly rate pricing (35 points). Proposals are due by 10:00 AM on Monday, October 6, 2025, and will be publicly opened at the Town Council Chambers, with the town reserving the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit hourly rates for different skill levels, including Master Plumber, Journeyman, Apprentice, and Certified Backflow Preventer, with a maximum 15% markup allowed for parts, materials, and equipment. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract requires 24/7 emergency service coverage and a local business presence. The cost proposal will be a critical component of the bid, with pricing expected to remain firm throughout the contract duration. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services and the potential for two additional one-year extensions suggest a significant potential contract value for the selected plumbing services provider.