ITB 26-709 District Wide Plumbing Services

The DeKalb County School District is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-709) seeking qualified vendors to provide district-wide plumbing services, with an anticipated start date in January 2026. The contract, managed by the Dekalb County Board of Education, encompasses services such as routine maintenance, emergency repairs, sewer line jetting, camera inspections, water heater replacements, backflow preventer installations, and related plumbing tasks across various district facilities throughout Georgia. The procurement process involves a comprehensive bid submission via an online portal, with detailed requirements including bid forms, certifications, confidentiality agreements, and references, all to be uploaded electronically before the October 16, 2025 deadline. The contract is structured as a one-year initial term with up to four optional renewal years, and the total contract value is estimated between five and fifteen million dollars. The contractual framework incorporates numerous clauses and referenced documents that establish legal, compliance, and operational standards. Key provisions include mandatory background checks for personnel, adherence to federal and state laws such as the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, and strict insurance and indemnity requirements. The agreement emphasizes that all work must be authorized through formal Work Orders, with deliveries on an FOB Destination basis, and specifies that inspection and acceptance occur at the district’s facilities. The evaluation process prioritizes responsiveness to specifications, bidder responsibility, and the lowest price among qualified responses. Additional special requirements mandate confidentiality, conflict of interest disclosures, and certifications related to debarment and immigration compliance. Overall, the contract aims to ensure high standards of quality, legal compliance, and accountability for plumbing services across the district’s facilities.