James Madison University #MPM-1231

Award and Renewal: On-Demand Mechanical & Plumbing Services for James Madison University

James Madison University (JMU), a public higher education institution in Virginia, has awarded and renewed a multi-year contract to Blauch Brothers, Inc. for on-demand mechanical and plumbing trade services across its campus facilities. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University (JMU), Commonwealth of Virginia - Procurement Services and Facilities Management offices - Awarded Vendor: - Blauch Brothers, Inc. (Class A licensed mechanical contractor, SWaM certified) - Products/Services Requested: - On-demand mechanical and plumbing trade services for all campus buildings - Includes HVAC (service, repair, installation for systems up to and over 25 tons) - Boiler services (repair, replacement, tuning) - Sheet metal, pipefitting, welding (R and U stamp), and pipe fabrication - Plumbing (master and journeyman), duct and sewer piping, cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation - Equipment operation, pump services, insulation, safety railing installation, and related technical labor - Electrical services related to mechanical/plumbing - 24/7 emergency response with guaranteed response times (4 hours for service calls, 2 hours for emergencies) - Labor rates specified by role and classification (e.g., Mechanical Supervisor, HVAC Technician, Boiler Mechanic, Controls Technician, Project Manager, Design Engineer, CAD Designer) - Parts and supplies from various manufacturers at a 15% discount off list price - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 10% cap on subcontractor markup - Mandatory use of JMU's standard proposal form for quotes - Annual donation from contractor to JMU Engineering School (5% of total sales, capped at $10,000 per year) - Annual price adjustments tied to the CPI-W index - Encouragement and reporting of small, woman-owned, and minority-owned business (SWaM) subcontractor participation - Cooperative purchasing available to other Virginia state institutions via VASCUPP - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named; contract covers a broad range of mechanical and plumbing materials and equipment from multiple manufacturers - Place of Performance: - All work performed at James Madison University campus facilities in Harrisonburg, VA

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 options 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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