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The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is soliciting proposals from qualified, certified, and licensed plumbing contractors to provide on-call plumbing services at VIPA properties throughout the St. Croix district. Proposals will be received electronically via the authority's e-procurement platform. Selected contractors will be responsible for labor, materials, equipment, and transportation for on-call inspections, repairs, and installation services at VIPA facilities, including airports and seaports. The contract period is through September 30, 2028, with potential for three one-year extensions. VIPA reserves the right to make multiple awards or reject any or all bids. Required attachments include a business license, certificate of general liability insurance, qualification statement, SAM debarment and certification form, workers compensation insurance, certificate of good standing, articles of incorporation, and commercial automobile liability insurance. Background investigations will be required for contractor personnel working in secured facilities. Communication with VIPA personnel during the proposal process is prohibited; all communication must go through the procurement and contracts department. Questions must be submitted electronically by May 18, 2026, 12:00 AM AST, and responses will be posted as addenda. The response deadline is May 29, 2026, 03:00 PM AST.
The deadline for proposal submission is May 29, 2026, at 03:00 PM AST.
The bid requires qualified, certified, and licensed plumbing contractors. Specific qualifications include a business license, certificate of general liability insurance, qualification statement detailing ability, certifications, personnel, and experience, SAM debarment and certification, workers compensation insurance, certificate of good standing, articles of incorporation, and commercial automobile liability insurance.
The bid states, I understand that I am required to examine the site of the proposed work, the proposal, plans, specifications and contract forms.
The deadline for questions about this proposal is May 18, 2026, 12:00 AM AST.
Any bid received later than the specified time shall be disqualified. Attempting to contact authority personnel during the proposal process may result in disqualification. Failure to certify debarment status will render the bidder nonresponsive.