Request for Proposal RFP 24-005 On Call Plumbing Services - Proposal Submittal and Scope

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Request for Proposal RFP 24-005 from Arkansas Tech University for licensed plumbing contractors to provide on-call maintenance and repair of domestic water, sewer, and natural gas plumbing at the Russellville Campus. The scope covers pipe and fitting replacement/repair, excavation and disposal, re-ignition of devices, hydro-jetting, camera inspection, and optional backflow testing, with contractor responsibility for tools and licensed personnel. Proposals are scored by experience/qualifications, references, and cost, with submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and an anticipated procurement timetable through award.

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Business Services 404 N. El Paso Russellville, AR 72801 479-968-0269 Request for Proposal RFP 24-005 On Call Plumbing Services Due: March 7, 2024 2 p.m. Issuing Officer Jennifer Warren Arkansas Tech University Phone: 479-968-0269 Email: [jwarren2@atu.edu](jwarren2@atu.edu) [purchasing@atu.edu](purchasing@atu.edu) Scope Specifications are intended to establish a minimum desired quality or performance level that will provide the best product available at the best price. It is not the intention of the University to write “closed specs”. 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. 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. Proposal Responses to this request are rated by points. The responses must include the following information for evaluation: 1) (30 pts) Experience and qualifications 2) (30 pts) References 3) (40 pts) Cost Any confidential, proprietary, copyrighted or financial material submitted by respondents must be marked as such and submitted under separate cover. All submittals by proposers will be available for review to the extent permissible, pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. A. C.A. section 25-19-105-et seq. Background Arkansas Tech University is a public, comprehensive, regional University that was established by Act 100 of the 37th Arkansas General Assembly in 1909. ATU offers credentials and degrees at the technical certification, associate, baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral levels. The University operates campuses in Russellville and Ozark as well as Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC) . ATU was ranked No. 1 in Arkansas on CollegeNET’s Social Mobility Index nine of the past ten years. The annual rating is an indicator of a university’s success in providing graduates with a pathway to an enhanced economic standing. Arkansas Tech is recognized as a statewide leader in STEM education. Students explore intersecting career paths made possible by more than 100-degree options for undergraduate students and more than 25 paths of graduate study. Anticipated Procurement Timetable RFP Issued: February 5, 2024 Questions deadline: February 15, 2024 4 p. m. Email questions [to](to jwarren2@atu.edu)[ j](to jwarren2@atu.edu)[warren2@atu.edu](to jwarren2@atu.edu). Answers posted to website: February 16, 2024 4 p. m. Opening of Proposals: March 7, 2024 2 p. m. Selection Committee meeting: Week of March 11, 2024 Awardee(s) Selection: Week of March 19, 2024 Awardee(s) Notification Week of March 19, 2024 Award: The University reserves the right to

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What services are included in the on-call plumbing scope?

The scope covers replacement and repair of domestic water, sewer, and natural gas pipe and fittings (underground and above), excavation and disposal of damaged pieces, re-igniting devices out due to repair, hydro-jetting, and camera inspection. Backflow testing is optional within scope.

How are proposals evaluated?

Responses are rated by points: 30 points for experience and qualifications, 30 points for references, and 40 points for cost.

What are the target response times for maintenance and emergency repairs?

Regular maintenance work must begin within no more than 2 working days, while emergency repair work must begin within no more than 2 hours.

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