James Madison University #RFP# MPM-1231

JMU Awards On-Demand Mechanical & Plumbing Services Contract to Blauch Brothers, Inc.

James Madison University (JMU), a public higher education institution in Virginia, has awarded a contract for on-demand mechanical and plumbing trade services to Blauch Brothers, Inc. The contract supports a wide range of mechanical and plumbing needs across campus buildings and is structured for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University (JMU), Procurement Services, Commonwealth of Virginia - Awarded Vendor: - Blauch Brothers, Inc. (Class A licensed mechanical contractor, SWaM certified) - Products & Services Requested: - On-demand mechanical and plumbing trade services, including: - Mechanical and plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance - HVAC services (residential and commercial, up to and over 25 tons) - Welding, pipefitting, sheet metal, and pipe fabrication - Boiler and burner services, pump services, insulation, and electrical work related to mechanical/plumbing - Duct and sewer piping, cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation, safety railing installation - 24/7 emergency response with guaranteed response times (4 hours for service calls, 2 hours for emergencies) - Labor rates specified for various roles (e.g., Mechanical Supervisor, HVAC Supervisor, Boiler Mechanic, Plumber, Project Manager, Design Engineer, CAD Designer) - Parts and supplies from various manufacturers at a 15% discount off list price - Notable Requirements: - Use of JMU Standard Proposal Form for quotes - 10% cap on subcontractor markup - Mandatory reporting of SWaM subcontractor usage - Annual donation from contractor to JMU Engineering School (5% of total sales, capped at $10,000/year) - Cooperative purchasing available to other VASCUPP institutions and Virginia agencies - OEMs and Manufacturers: - No specific OEMs named; services and parts may involve multiple manufacturers as required for campus systems - Place of Performance: - All work to be performed at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA campus facilities

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by James Madison University, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to procure on demand general mechanical and plumbing services. The contract period is from the date of award through one year, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The services will support various campus buildings and include a range of mechanical and plumbing trade services. The solicitation encourages participation from small, woman-owned, and minority-owned businesses.

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