Public Works Facilities Services is responsible for the maintenance and repairs to plumbing systems at all County-owned facilities. Plumbing services include maintenance and repair services for sewage ejector tanks, septic tanks, grease traps, drainage systems, sewage systems, piped water systems, and other plumbing systems, as well as repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves, flushometers, water lines, traps and reciprocating pumps. Government Code Section 25358 authorizes the County to contract for maintenance, care and upkeep of County buildings and grounds.
The Public Works Department is requesting authorization to advertise and conduct a formal solicitation for plumbing services. A Notice to Bidders would be placed in the Contra Costa Times and several building exchanges in accordance with the Cost Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual of the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission.
The Public Works Department intends to award at least one (1) but not more than three (3) contracts, total of contracts not to exceed $6,000,000. Each contract will have a term of three (3) years with the option of two (2) one-year extensions, and will be used as needed with no minimum amount that has to be spent.
If the request to advertise is not approved, the Public Works Department will not be able to advertise for plumbing services.