Provide Annual Plumbing Maintenance and Emergency After-Hour Servies at Public Housing developments

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee is soliciting bids for a full-service contractor to provide annual plumbing maintenance and emergency after-hour services for its public housing developments and administrative properties. The scope of work encompasses domestic water, waste, vent, gas, and storm drainage systems, as well as plumbing fixtures and sewer jetting. All work must be performed by licensed journeyman plumbers in good standing with the State of Wisconsin. The contract term begins October 1, 2026, and runs through September 30, 2027, with the possibility of four optional one-year extensions. Key performance requirements include a two-hour arrival window for emergency calls and 24/7 dispatcher availability. Standard work must commence within 24 hours of a work order and be completed within 72 hours. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all parts and labor. Bidders must adhere to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, with a minimum pay of 87.95 per hour per person, and submit certified payrolls electronically via LCPtracker. Materials are reimbursed at cost without markup. Compliance requirements are extensive, including mandatory proof of Worker's Compensation and Commercial General Liability insurance naming the authority as an additional insured. Bidders must submit a non-collusive affidavit, a Section 3 plan, and a subcontractor utilization form. There is a strong emphasis on Emerging Business Enterprise participation, with target goals of 20 to 25 percent. Additionally, contractors must follow strict hazardous materials protocols regarding asbestos and lead. All bids and required non-disclosure forms must be submitted through the Beacon Bid system by September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM.