RFP 26-003 On Call Plumbing Services

Arkansas Tech University (the University) seeks licensed plumbing contractors to maintain/repair domestic water, sewer, and natural gas plumbing on the Russellville Campus, on an on-call basis.

Due to State of Arkansas construction project bidding requirements, the award of a turn key plumbing repair/maintenance contract does not guarantee the award of plumbing or mechanical construction projects or large-scale repair and replacements requiring competitive bids. Nor does award of contract guarantee a spend amount per year with awardee.

The maintenance will include but is not limited to:

1. Replacement/repair of domestic water, sewer, and natural gas pipe (both underground and above).
2. Replacement/repair of domestic water, sewer, and natural gas fittings (both underground and above).
3. Excavation, and disposal, of damaged plumbing pieces as needed.
4. Re-igniting any devices out due to repair.
5. Hydro-jetting lines
6. Camera inspection of lines.
7. Backflow testing is considered an optional service within this scope.

• The contractor will provide all piping, fittings, adhesives, and accessories needed.
• The university will provide assistance in the form of drawings, prior knowledge, or plumbing information.
• The contractor will begin regular maintenance work in no longer than 2 working days.
• The contractor will begin emergency repair work in no more than 2 hours.
• The contractor will provide all necessary Arkansas One Call's.
• The contractor will follow all OSHA or Arkansas Department of Labor regulations.
• The contractor will provide current licensure for all employees working at Arkansas Tech.
• The contractor will provide all necessary equipment, machines, or tools to make repairs.
• Any regular maintenance work involving an Arkansas One Call will be extended to a four-day beginning timeline.

All work preformed must meet or exceed local, state, or national plumbing codes.

Respondents need not be able perform all repairs listed above, but may include a list of those capable of performing in the response.

**Submittals:** One sealed original hard copy. Send proposal to: ATU Procurement Services, RFP 26-003, Arkansas Tech University, 514 West M Street, Russellville, AR 72801. Seal all required documentation and sealed cost proposal in one envelope.

**Required** documents: completed and signed *Cost Proposal*, completed *Experience and Qualifications* section, completed *References* section, signed *Attachment A*, and a copy of all licensure claimed in Experience and Qualification Section.

**Evaluation:** Responses to this request are rated by points.

• (30 pts) Experience and qualifications
• (30 pts) References
• (40 pts) Cost

Responses are evaluated and scored by a committee with cost being 40% of the total score weight. We anticipate this being a multi-award which will result in more than one vendor being awarded.

**Insurance:** a general commercial liability insurance policy which policy shall have minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two millions dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate.

**Contract term:** The initial term of this contract is anticipated to be for a period of one (1) year with the option to renew on an annual basis 3 more times for a total of 4 years. [...] However, in no case will the term of the contract exceed seven (7) years.

Award will result in a Technical and General Services contract between ATU and awardee. This contact will require Arkansas Legislative Committee review and approval prior to effective date.