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The Town of Charlestown is seeking bids for professional trade services, specifically for a plumber/pipefitter, to service municipal buildings for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027). Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by 3:00 PM on April 1, 2026, to the Town Clerk's office. Electronic bids will not be accepted. The award will be made based on evaluated criteria including cost, experience, and reputation. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must be licensed by the state of Rhode Island. For repairs costing $1,000 or more, prevailing wage compensation and protocols will apply, requiring specific documentation. The maximum combined cost for parts and labor for any single job is $10,000; exceeding this may require additional quotations or town council approval. Bids should include hourly rates for master technicians and apprentices during both normal and non-business hours, as well as a maximum percentage markup for parts and materials. Response times for regular service calls should not exceed 24 hours, and for emergency calls, no longer than 2 hours. Failure to meet response times may result in contract cancellation. All work must comply with industry standards and applicable laws. Bidders must provide proof of adequate insurance, including general liability, motor vehicle liability, and workers' compensation, with the Town of Charlestown listed as an additional insured. The initial contract period is one year, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Successful bidders must supply 24/7 contact phone numbers.
The bid notice states that sealed bids shall be received no later than 3:00 PM, April 1, 2026 at the Town Clerk's office, **** South County Trail, Charlestown, ****.
The bid notice states that all required replacement parts are to be warranted by their respective manufacturers.
The bid notice states that bid award shall be made by the evaluated method and evaluated by a minimum of the following criteria: cost, experience, reputation of the bidder, and other criteria determined relevant by the town council.
The bid notice states that the town seeks to award municipal work to qualified tradespersons, licensed by the state of Rhode Island, to provide routine and emergency service: professional trade service plumberpipefitter at town hall and other municipal locations.
The bid notice states that failure of the bidder to respond within the allocated response times will be grounds for cancellation of the contract, at the sole discretion of the town.