Value Insertions and Pipe Tapping Services MVA

The Town of Mooresville, North Carolina, is procuring a Master Vendor Agreement (MVA) for Value Insertions and Pipe Tapping Services, seeking multiple qualified vendors to perform pipe-related services on an as-needed basis. The contract will cover valve insertions, line stops, and hot tapping on pressurized water and sewer forcemains for both planned and emergency projects. Vendors must demonstrate capability to work with pipes made of ductile iron, PVC, cast iron, and reinforced concrete, ranging up to 48 inches in diameter. The procurement requires vendors to submit a comprehensive qualifications package including a scope of work description, W-9, completed authorized signatory form, three references from public utilities, accounts payable contact information, and proof of North Carolina business registration. The solicitation was released on May 14, 2025, with responses due by June 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and the contract term will be 36 months with an option to renew for an additional two years. Vendors will be selected based on availability, price, and quality of work, and must provide equipment, materials, and programs that meet OSHA requirements and demonstrate proven experience in emergency response services.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without reason and may have multiple vendors under the master agreement. While no specific incumbent vendors were listed, the contract requires vendors to comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability with coverage limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 in aggregate, Commercial Automobile Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance. Insurance policies must be obtained from a licensed North Carolina insurer with an A.M. Best's rating of A-VII or better. The Town or its contractor will handle excavation, pipe cleaning, lifting equipment, and backfilling, with all work to be performed in accordance with Mooresville Land Development Standards and industry best practices. Although no specific award value or budget range was provided, the contract structure suggests a flexible, on-demand service procurement model with potential for significant municipal infrastructure work.