ON-CALL PLUMBING SERVICES

The City of Norwich, Connecticut, is soliciting sealed bids under solicitation number 27-26 for on-call plumbing services to support City-owned and operated facilities. The selected contractor or contractors will provide all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and incidental services for plumbing repairs, maintenance, emergency response, installation, and replacement work on an as-needed, task-order basis. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the City's procurement portal by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. The contract will generally be awarded to the qualified low bidder, although the City reserves the right to select another party if it is deemed in the best interest of the City, which includes considering any active or pending civil litigation. Qualified bidders must be properly licensed and may be required to provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the Connecticut Secretary of State. Awardees must furnish performance and payment bonds prior to contract signing and provide required insurance certificates within five to ten working days of the notice of award. Compliance requirements include adherence to the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances regarding delinquent tax setoffs and non-discrimination standards in employment. Per Connecticut Agencies Regulations, contractors may purchase installation materials without sales or use tax, and such taxes must not be included in the bid pricing. The procurement process is managed by Purchasing Agent Karl J. Klein Jr. and requires a signed non-collusion statement from the bidding organization.