Pressure Tapping Contractor of Record (REBID)

The City of Salem, Oregon is seeking qualified contractors for a re-bid of the Pressure Tapping Contractor of Record position, identified under Solicitation Number 6228 and NAICS Code 237110, with responses due by June 30, 2026. Although the solicitation originates from Salem, the contract terms, conditions, and compliance requirements are modeled after those of the City of Hartford, Connecticut, including mandatory adherence to Hartford’s municipal code, insurance standards, labor regulations, and procurement procedures. Contractors must submit a completed IRS Form W-9 to establish taxpayer identification, along with a sworn RFR Affidavit affirming no delinquent taxes or monetary obligations to Hartford, and full compliance with federal, state, and local laws. A signed Wage Certification Form is required, confirming that all workers on the project will be paid prevailing wage rates as mandated by Connecticut state law, federal law, and Hartford’s local living wage ordinance. Insurance mandates are stringent: policies must be written on a per-occurrence basis, with the City of Hartford named as an additional insured on a primary noncontributory basis, and must include minimum coverage limits of $1 million each for Commercial General Liability (including products and completed operations), Automobile Liability, Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, Excess Liability, and Cyber Liability where applicable. All insurance certificates must be submitted prior to contract execution. Contractors must hold a current business license in Connecticut or be organized under its laws, and must not assign or subcontract work without prior written approval. Contracts are subject to audit rights by the city for up to three years after termination, with all records to be maintained during the term and beyond. Performance must meet industry-standard workmanship, with defects corrected at the contractor’s expense for one year post-completion. Equipment must be new, unused, and currently in production, and all invoicing and correspondence must reference the City’s order number. Payment is made within 30 days of receiving a compliant invoice, subject to available appropriated funds. The contractor’s performance will be evaluated on quality, timeliness, supervision, cooperation, and compliance with ordinances, with results publicly available for two years. The bid submission process requires strict adherence to communication protocols—any contact with city staff outside the Procurement Services Unit will result in disqualification—and all questions must be submitted 72 hours before the deadline. Respondents must independently examine site conditions and certify familiarity with specifications, and must submit required certifications and documents, including EEO forms and MWBE utilization plans