Specifications include, but are not limited to: Brown County is seeking quotations from State-licensed Plumbing Contractors for On-Call Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services at various county facilities. Contractor will provide full-service, on-call plumbing maintenance and repair services and administer the duties and responsibilities set forth in this Request for Quotations (“RFQ”), in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Firms submitting quotes must be prepared to immediately enter into a contract (“Agreement”) for the services and duties as set forth in this RFQ. Services to be performed include the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supplies, services, tasks and incidental and customary work necessary to competently perform on-call plumbing maintenance and repair work at various county facilities. The work will consist of a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, laying out, installing, replacing, piping, and testing plumbing service and plumbing systems and components. Systems include, but are not limited to domestic water, heating, cooling, hot water systems, conditioned water systems, fire sprinkler systems, gensets, sanitary sewer and storm systems as well as all related components required for municipal buildings and facilities. Services will include, but not be limited to installing and repairing piping, fixtures and maintenance for toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, water spray features, HVAC systems as well as additional plumbing related issues as they arise and the services necessary to insure safe, well maintained influent, effluent and closed loop systems for county employees and the public. The scope and number of projects and tasks are unknown at the time of contract execution. The Contractor shall leave work areas free of all dirt, litter, lubricants, or other materials utilized to perform plumbing maintenance. The Contractor shall work with county facility workers to ensure barricades, warning signs, and any other devices to prevent unauthorized access by the public or unauthorized county staff to work areas. The Contractor shall respond to all requests for repairs or unscheduled emergency repairs as required, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, including holidays as defined by the Brown County employee calendar. All costs for labor and materials for these calls shall be included to the best of their knowledge. Response time by the Contractor shall be within four (4) hours of all requests. The successful proposer will be responsible for providing labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, service and the shop facilities necessary to perform high quality work. Contractor will also be responsible for discarding all used materials. It is the intent of Brown County to identify and establish a long term partnership with a highly qualified contractor. To achieve the best level of service, the Brown County Facilities Department believes the relationship must be based on mutual trust and respect. Teamwork, flexibility, and cooperation will be essential characteristics of the successful Contractor.
