Plumbing Supplies and Fixtures

This solicitation issued by Richland School District Two (solicitation number 25-2621) aims to competitively establish a Qualified Provider List (QPL) for plumbing supplies and fixtures. The resulting contract will set fixed pricing reflecting at least a 15% minimum discount off manufacturer pricing across multiple categories including pipe and fittings, valves and traps, fixtures and faucets, pumps, tanks, heaters, repair parts, and other plumbing items. Contractors placed on the QPL will be pre-approved sources of supply but will not have any guaranteed purchases; orders will be issued separately via purchase orders over the contract’s open period extending through January 7, 2030. Pricing must remain fixed for the entire contract duration, though contractors may offer lower prices after award. Submission of bids is conducted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement Portal, with deadlines extending annually through the contract period. The contract includes compliance and certification requirements such as a non-collusion affidavit, conflict of interest disclosure, and representations regarding legal and ethical compliance. Contract performance entails delivery of new, first-class condition products under FOB destination, freight prepaid terms, with the District responsible for inspection and final acceptance at the designated location. The contract includes specific vendor and insurance requirements, mandating comprehensive liability and workers’ compensation coverage, with Richland School District Two named as an additional insured party. Payment is processed on a net-30 basis upon receipt of a valid invoice referencing the applicable purchase order. The contract is governed by South Carolina law and the District’s procurement code, with transparent order of precedence among contract documents. No standardized Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses or formal federal size standards apply herein; rather, emphasis is on state-level socioeconomic self-identification and ethical compliance. The solicitation accommodates alternate or substitute items of equal quality and allows annual updates to the Qualified Provider List based on bidder responsiveness and responsibility, ensuring a flexible and accountable procurement arrangement tailored to the District’s plumbing supply needs over multiple years.