IFB - On-Call Plumbing
Federal opportunity from CPO001 - Town of Franklin Purchasing Department • Town of Franklin. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 06, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 10, 23.
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Description
In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a plumbing firm for a multi-year contract, subject to annual appropriation, providing on-call plumbing services at various town and school buildings within the Town of Franklin. Bids must include a Certificate of Eligibility in Plumbing with the latest revised Commonwealth of Massachusetts DCAMM Update Statement.
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The Town of Franklin seeks to establish a multi-year contract for on-call plumbing services, as outlined in MGL c. 149. The selected plumbing firm will provide services for various town and school buildings, with bids due by March 6, 2026. All submissions must include a Certificate of Eligibility in Plumbing and the latest DCAMM Update Statement.
The Town of Franklin aims to retain a plumbing firm for ongoing, on-demand plumbing services across multiple town and school facilities.
- Established plumbing firms with experience in municipal contracts
- Companies eligible with a Certificate of Eligibility in Plumbing
- Bid evaluation based on the compliance with the Certificate of Eligibility requirement
- Service delivery at various buildings as needed
- Adherence to Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) concerning public construction
- Completed bid proposal
- Certificate of Eligibility in Plumbing
- DCAMM Update Statement
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- Compliance with MGL c. 149 is mandatory
- Bids must include relevant certifications to be considered compliant
- Consider competitive pricing based on local plumbing market rates
- Factor in potential annual appropriations that may affect long-term pricing
- Subcontract with local plumbing suppliers for materials
- Partner with compliance consultants if necessary for regulatory requirements
- Potential delays in approval due to annual appropriations
- Market fluctuations affecting plumbing material costs
- What is the anticipated workload for the on-call services?
- Are there specific performance metrics that will be evaluated?
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- No specific agency contact person provided for inquiries
- Absence of specific performance metrics for evaluation
- Lack of detailed budget information for the project
- No information on prior plumbing service use and requirements
- Details on contract renewal terms are missing
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