WPTA Plumbing

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking a plumbing maintenance contractor for the Western Pennsylvania Training Academy (WPTA) facility located in Cheswick, PA. This procurement opportunity solicits bids for comprehensive preventative and corrective plumbing maintenance services across multiple jurisdictions including Allegheny County, Dauphin County, Chicora Borough, and Harveys Lake Borough. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and vehicles to perform plumbing system maintenance and modifications. Required services include both routine preventative maintenance and responsive corrective work, with a mandatory one-year contract term and potential for four additional one-year renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2018, with the final bid submission deadline set for April 24, 2018. Contractors must guarantee material and workmanship for one year or the remaining manufacturer's warranty period, whichever is longer, and must receive prior approval for any material purchases exceeding $300.

The bid appears to be open to qualified plumbing contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Hourly rates for normal and after-hours work must comprehensively include all associated costs such as travel, labor, equipment, overhead, profit, and parts. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the scope suggests a standard municipal maintenance contract with potential for ongoing renewal. The procurement does not indicate an incumbent vendor, and no specific infrastructure integration requirements are noted beyond standard plumbing maintenance protocols. Interested bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to perform comprehensive plumbing services, possess appropriate licensing and insurance, and be prepared to work across multiple Pennsylvania jurisdictions. The contract's flexibility, with its potential for four one-year renewals, suggests an opportunity for a long-term service relationship with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.