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The University of Akron is soliciting proposals for a Time and Materials (T&M) contract for plumbing services under solicitation number 2026-10-388 MRT. The scope of work involves providing labor, materials, and services for general maintenance, repairs, alterations, and construction on an as-needed basis, with a specific focus on emergency or time-sensitive projects. All work must comply with the Ohio Basic Building Code and be approved by a University Project Manager. The contract includes a one-year guarantee on all workmanship and materials from the date of final acceptance. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM local time on October 22, 2026, and must be submitted via Workday Strategic Sourcing. Required documentation includes the official Form of Proposal, a detailed company narrative letter, a stock price list, and a subcontract list. Evaluation factors for the award include price reasonableness based on prevailing wages, the size and capacity of the bidder's workforce, and the availability of tools and qualified apprentices. The University reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors. Contractors are required to provide all standard tools and safety equipment at no additional cost, while specialty tool rentals require prior written approval. Compliance requirements include adhering to the Federal Buy America Act, certifying Ohio economic presence, and participating in the EDGE Business Assistance Program. Additionally, workers assigned to dormitories must undergo background checks conducted by the State Attorney General's office. Invoicing must be itemized and supported by original receipts for materials and subcontractor charges.

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University of Akron seeks proposals for as-needed plumbing maintenance and construction services.

Agency

Ohio → The University of Akron

NAICS

238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Place of Performance

OH, USA

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2026-10-388 MRT Plumbing Updated RFP

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Buy Ohio / Buy America Certification and Vendor Disclosure

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON IS SEEKING PROPOSALS for T&M Contract Plumbing AS PER THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED HEREIN Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday, October 13th at 10am at the Department of Purchasing Conference Room, 1st Floor, 250 S. Forge Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-9001. PEAC Suite 102 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION All proposals should be submitted on or before 2:00 P.M. Local time on 10/22/2026 via Workday Strategic Sourcing. All questions are to be submitted through Workday Strategic Sourcing, Bidders are not to contact the University department directly, in person, by telephone, or by email concerning this RFP. The University of Akron reserves the right to select one, several, or none of the proposals submitted as identified in Section 3.7 of our General Terms and Conditions. The University of Akron is committed to meeting level A and level AA criteria of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 or higher. Vendors providing web-accessible systems must share their Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) with the University. 1.1 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON The University of Akron (UA) is one of the highest ranked public urban research universities in Ohio and the Midwest. Founded in 1870, UA is a Princeton Review Best Regional College and has the top polymer science and plastics engineering program in world, according to Edurank. The University meets the needs of its more than 15,000 students with over 200 in-demand associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degree programs, and top-ranked online and adult education programs for nontraditional students. UA’s metropolitan campus in Ohio’s fifth-largest city is surrounded by thousands of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, offering students access to internships, co-ops and career pathways. UA offers around 300 extracurricular opportunities and 17 NCAA Division I sports teams, as well as a nationally recognized student success and support program, an award-winning student recreation center and a Smithsonian-affiliate museum. To learn more about The University of Akron, visit www.uakron.edu. 2.0 SCOPE *See RFP attachment* 3.0 PROPOSAL PRICING Prices submitted in USD and F.O.B. Destination, freight pre-paid. (Vendor pays all freight)

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