Specifications include, but are not limited to:. This specification describes the requirements to provide plumbing repairs, installation, maintenance, and plumbing related remodeling services on an as-needed basis at the locations specified in the Invitation for Bid (IFB). The contract with the successful bidder will be written as Not to Exceed the bid amount offered or 36 months, whichever is achieved first. This contract is expected to begin May 9th, 2018. This proposal will establish hourly rates, and material mark-up percentages. Quantities listed are estimated and are only given for the purpose of bid evaluation. They do not indicate the actual amount which will be spent, since such expenditures will depend upon actual requirements which develop during the contract period. This contract does not obligate the State of Maryland to pay for any minimum or maximum quantities. Plumbing services include, but are not limited to, the repairs and maintenance of all plumbing systems associated within office buildings, rest areas, bridge houses, or other State Highway Administration owned buildings and facilities in Worcester County. Plumbing services include, but are not limited to, emergency response, possible design, installation, maintenance, reconditioning, troubleshooting, or repair that may be required by the State Highway Administration. The Contractor will be expected to perform the required plumbing services from verbal requests (instructions/description) or specific drawings or blueprints. In general, the work involved will include, but is not limited to, installation, repairs or modification to water, sewer and drain lines; cleaning and unstopping of drains and sewer lines from 1" to 6"; installation, repairs or modification on a variety of bathrooms, kitchens, and lab fixtures including sinks, showers, toilets, urinals, hot water heaters, well pumps, holding tanks, dishwashers and drains; installation and repairs to gas pipes, pipe insulation, and heat tape; and the installation and testing of backflow preventers. This is not an all-inclusive list. Other types of specialized plumbing repairs and services may be required