University of Mary Washington Cobblestone #RFP# MPM-1231

JMU Awards On-Demand Mechanical & Plumbing Services Contract to Southern Air, Inc.

James Madison University (JMU), a Commonwealth of Virginia agency, has awarded a contract for on-demand mechanical and plumbing services to support all campus buildings and potentially other Virginia state institutions. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University, Procurement Services (Commonwealth of Virginia) - Awarded Vendor: - Southern Air, Inc. (Lynchburg, VA) - Products & Services Requested: - On-demand general mechanical and plumbing services, including: - HVAC maintenance, repair, and installation (residential and commercial, up to and over 25 tons) - Boiler replacement and tuning - Steam turbine repair - Welding services (R and U stamp certified) - Pipefitting, piping repair and replacement - Pump installation and service - Insulation and safety railing installation - Electrical services related to mechanical/plumbing - Plumbing installations and repairs - Duct and sewer piping services - Cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation - Specialized trades (e.g., grout injection, test & balance, carpentry) - Ancillary repair materials and parts from vendors such as Southern Refrigeration, Aireco, R.E. Michel, Ferguson, and Grainger (15% discount off list prices) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Licensed contractors with professional, certified technicians - Compliance with all codes and safety standards - SWaM subcontractor usage reporting required - Specialized trades may be subcontracted at cost plus 7.5% - Cooperative purchasing available for other VASCUPP institutions - Annual price adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index - Period of Performance: - Initial term: 1 year from award - Up to four additional one-year renewals (potential total of 5 years) - Current term ends September 8, 2026; possible extension through 2030 - Place of Performance: - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA (all campus buildings) - Contracting office: JMU Procurement Services, 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA - Cooperative use possible by other Virginia institutions (e.g., University of Virginia) - OEMs and Vendors Highlighted: - Southern Air, Inc. (services) - Southern Refrigeration, Aireco, R.E. Michel, Ferguson, Grainger (parts/materials) - Contract Value Estimate: - Not specified; typical range for similar contracts is $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 over five years

Description

James Madison University (JMU), an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified sources to provide on demand general mechanical and plumbing services. The contract period is from the date of award through one year, with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. The services will support various campus buildings, and the contract includes negotiated labor rates and terms. Southern Air Inc. is the awarded contractor, providing HVAC maintenance and on-call repairs under contract COOP 26-2005, with a current term ending September 8, 2026, and up to four one-year renewals remaining.

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