# University of Akron Workday #1233540

On-call campus plumbing services for The University of Akron

**Posted:** October 06, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 1233540
**NAICS:** 238220

The University of Akron is seeking qualified plumbing contractors for on-call campus maintenance, repair, and construction work.
- **Government buyer:** The University of Akron, Department of Purchasing.
- **Procurement:** A pool of contractors for as-needed, time-and-materials plumbing services across campus; no minimum workload is guaranteed.
- **Services include:** Installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, and replacement of domestic water, drainage, natural gas, backflow prevention, water heaters and treatment equipment, plumbing fixtures, underground utilities, and specialty piping. Emergency leak response and water service restoration are included.
- **Response requirements:** Emergency calls require a response within two hours; routine service requires a response within three days.
- **Pricing:** Contractors propose labor and equipment rates plus material and subcontractor markups. Rates and pricing are to remain fixed for the contract term.
- **Participation goal:** The solicitation sets a 5% EDGE participation goal.
- **Term:** One year, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement; the University may extend the contract for up to 120 days. Either party may cancel with 30 days' written notice.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No plumbing manufacturers, product brands, or contractor vendors are named. The University of Akron is the buyer.

### Description

The University of Akron is seeking proposals for a time-and-materials contract for plumbing services, as specified in the attached RFP. The solicitation aims to establish a pool of qualified contractors for emergency or time-sensitive work, with labor rates, material pricing, and other applicable costs fixed for the contract term. Contractors will be ranked based on the RFP evaluation, and the University will contact them in ranking order when work is needed. Proposals are due October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.

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