SOQ/GS/DEAM/2604-1260184 Citywide Plumbing Services

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
SOQ/GS/DEAM/2604-1260184 Citywide
Plumbing Services
Chris Davis
Commissioner
Department of Enterprise Asset Management
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Chandra Houston
Chief Procurement Officer
Department of Procurement
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Table of Contents
1Requirements................................................................................................................................................................4
1.0.1Section1.SolicitationRequirements.................................................................................................................4
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1 Requirements
*Response is required
0.1Section 1. Solicitation Requirements
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Pursuant to Section 2-1188(l) and other relevant sections of the Procurement and Real Estate Code of the City of
Atlanta Code of Ordinances ("City Code"), the City of Atlanta ("City") issues this Statement of Qualifications seeking
qualified and experienced Offerors (as defined below) to provide plumbing maintenance and repair services at various
City locations on behalf of the Department of Enterprise Asset Management (the "Project").
About this Solicitation
This solicitation process involves two phases:
* Phase I - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): focuses on qualifications and technical capability.
* Phase II - Invitation for Bid (IFB): focuses on pricing and responsiveness.
Multiple Award(s) may be made at the discretion of the City.
Standard Definitions
Please note that the following key terms are used in this solicitation:
* Award: An award is made when legislation authorizing the award of the contract has been adopted by
the council and approved by the Mayor, provided, however, that the contract will not become binding
upon the City and the City will incur no liability under it until it has been duly executed by the contractor,
returned to the City with all required submittals, including insurance and bonding, if applicable, executed
by the Mayor, attested to by the municipal clerk, approved by the City attorney as to form and delivered
to the contractor.
* Bid Security: A Bid Security shall be a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business
in the state by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner or the equivalent in cash, cashier's check or certified
check.
* Contract: A Contract means all types of city agreements, including purchase orders, regardless of
what they may be called, for the procurement or disposal of supplies, services, construction, professional
or consultant services and for the transfer of interests in real property.
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* Contractor: Any person having a contract with the City.
* Discussions: An exchange of information or other means of negotiation during which the offeror and
the city may alter or otherwise change the conditions, terms and price of the proposed contract.
Discussions may be conducted in connection with competitive sealed proposals, sole source and
emergency procurement. Discussions are not permissible in competitive sealed bidding, except to the
extent permissible in the first phase of multi-step sealed bidding, when all competitive bids exceed
available funds but the responsive bid does not exceed such funds by more than five percent; or as
otherwise permitted by applicable law.
* Offeror: Any firm that has submitted a bid or proposal in response to the particular solicitation in
question.
Phase I - Statement of Qualifications
Phase I of this solicitation evaluates Offerors' qualifications, experience, and responsiveness without
considering pricing. Offerors must submit comprehensive documentation, including qualification narratives,
financial capability attestations, references, and compliance acknowledgments. Successful Offerors are
shortlisted for the next phase based on their technical expertise, capacity, and qualifications.
Phase II - Invitation for Bid(s)
In Phase II, shortlisted Offerors are required to submit pricing and meet all IFB requirements. This phase also
includes compliance with the Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) goals. Evaluation is based on
responsiveness and pricing, and only Offerors meeting all requirements are eligible for Award consideration.
*2.
Project Information
Project Background
The City of Atlanta requires a qualified and licensed plumbing services provider to perform comprehensive
plumbing repairs, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and new installations across all City-owned and
operated facilities. These services are essential to maintain safe, reliable, and code-compliant plumbing systems
that support daily operations and protect public health and safety.
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Project Scope
The purpose of this Scope of Work is to establish a comprehensive Plumbing, Repairs and Maintenance Services
agreement that supports all City of Atlanta departments and facilities. This contract will provide citywide coverage
to ensure timely, efficient, and complaint plumbing maintenance, repair, and installation services across all
municipal locations. This service is on an as-need basis twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days per week.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK, PSC VIDEO, AND PSC
TRANSCRIPT
Attachments:
File Name or URL Type Description
1260184 Citywide File Scope of Work
Plumbing SOW.
1260184 Citywide File PSC Video
Plumbing PSC
1260184 Citywide File PSC Transcript
Plumbing PSC
Select one of the following:
a. I have reviewed the attached Statement of Work
*3.
Project Contract
i. Pro Forma of City's Contract. If the City makes an Award under this
solicitation, it will prepare and forward a Contract for execution. The Contract will include terms
and conditions substantially in the form attached as Contract Terms in Oracle Cloud Application.
ii. Exceptions to the City's Terms and Conditions. Execution of the City's
Contract within five (5) business days after notification of Eligibility for Award is required. The
City does not intend to modify its standard terms, which are mandated by law and align with
City practices. Any proposed revisions must be submitted in writing with the Offeror's response
and clearly labeled "PROPOSED EXCEPTIONS TO CITY'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS." If
no exceptions are submitted, the Offeror will be deemed to accept all terms. Significant
exceptions may render the Offeror ineligible for Award.
iii. Additions to the City's Terms and Conditions. If the Project Scope
involves technology services, the City may accept reasonable product-specific terms (e.g.,
EULA) that do not conflict with City terms. Offerors must submit these terms with their
response, clearly labeled "POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT-
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE."
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If, in the City's sole discretion, Discussions are necessary to determine responsiveness, the
Department of Law will initiate them. Discussions will be limited to the product-specific terms
and will not alter the City's standard Contract language. The Discussion period will not exceed
five (5) business days from initial contact. Failure to reach agreement within this timeframe may
render the Offeror ineligible for Award.
iv. Expansion and Extension of Rights. The City of Atlanta reserves the
right, at its sole discretion and without the need for a formal amendment to this Scope
of Work, to increase or modify the size, scale, volume, type, or quantity of goods or
services required under this solicitation. This includes but is not limited to the extension
of existing goods or services to additional City departments or using agencies. Any
such increase or expansion shall be made with the expectation that the City will receive
improved pricing or other favorable terms as a result of increased volume or
consolidated procurement.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PROJECT CONTRACT
Attachments:
File Name or URL Type Description
1260184 Citywide File
Plumbing DRAF
Select one of the following:
a. I have reviewed the attached Project Contract
*4.
Standards for Prequalification in Phase I
i. Statement of Qualifications.Offerors must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications that
clearly demonstrates their technical expertise, organizational capacity, relevant experience, and ability to
meet all requirements outlined in this solicitation. Submissions must include all requested documentation,
narrative responses, certifications, and supporting materials necessary for the City to assess the Offerors
qualifications as outlined below:
Firm Experience and Technical Capability
* Minimum Qualification Requirement - Offeror must
* demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of experience providing
services and/or supplies of similar type, size, and complexity as
described in this solicitation. Offeror must have successfully
completed at least 2 comparable contracts or projects within the
past 5 years.
Hint: Please provide details in the narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrates technical expertise,
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organizational capacity, relevant experience, and ability to meet this minimum qualification requirement
Response attachments are required.
*5.
Ability to Meet Schedule and Deliver Services on Time
* Minimum Qualification Requirement - Offeror must
* demonstrate a proven history of performing projects within
required timeframes without material delays or service
interruptions. Offeror must provide evidence of at least
10 projects completed on schedule within the past 2 years.
Hint: Please provide details in narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrate a proven history of performing
projects within required timeframes without material delays or service interruptions.
Response attachments are required.
*6.
Company Background and Management Capacity
* Minimum Qualification Requirement - Offeror must
* demonstrate a minimum of 10 years in business providing
services or supplies similar in scope and complexity. Offeror
must identify key management and operational personnel with
relevant experience supporting the proposed services.
Hint: Please provide details in narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrate providing services or supplies
similar in scope and complexity.
Response attachments are required.
*7.
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Past Performance on Similar Contracts
* Minimum Qualification Requirement - Offeror must
* demonstrate satisfactory performance on at least 10 prior
projects of similar scope and complexity within the past 2 years.
Offeror must provide references or performance documentation
verifying successful project completion.
Hint: Please provide details in narrative space and upload evidence that demonstrate satisfactory performance on
prior projects of similar scope and complexity.
Response attachments are required.
*8.
ii. Indication of Insurability. Offerors are not required to submit certificates of insurance in Phase I.
Instead, Offerors must upload a signed and dated letter from their insurance broker confirming the
qualification for, and the financial capacity to obtain the required insurance coverages provided. The letter
must reference the solicitation number and title to ensure that it is specific to this procurement and
not a generic or previously issued statement.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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A. Preamble
Thefollowingrequirementsapplytoallworkundertheagreement. Complianceisrequired
by all Contractors/Consultants. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the City of Atlanta
("City") reserves the right to adjust or waive any insurance or bonding requirements
containedinthisAppendixBandapplicabletotheagreement.
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1. EvidenceofInsuranceRequiredBeforeWorkBegins
No work under the agreement may be commenced until all insurance and
bonding requirements contained in this Appendix B, or required by applicable law,
havebeencompliedwithandevidenceofsuchcompliancesatisfactorytoCityasto
formandcontenthasbeenfiledwithCity. Contractor/ConsultantmustprovideCitywith
a Certificate of Insurance that clearly and unconditionally indicates that
Contractor/Consultant has complied with all insurance and bonding requirements set forth
in this Appendix B and applicable to the agreement. If the Contractor/Consultant is a joint
venture, the insurance certificate should name the joint venture, rather than the joint
venture partners individually, as the primary insured. In accordance with the solicitation
documents applicable to the agreement at the time Contractor/Consultant submits to City
its executed agreement, Contractor/Consultant must satisfy all insurance and bonding
requirements required by this Appendix B and applicable by law, and provide the required
written documentation to City evidencing such compliance. In the event that
Contractor/Consultant does not comply with such submittal requirements within the time
period established by the solicitation documents applicable to the agreement, City may, in
addition to any other rights City may have under the solicitation documents applicable to
the agreement or under applicable law, make a claim against any bid security provided by
Contractor/Consultant.
2. HigherLimitstoApply
If the contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums requested in
this document, the City of Atlanta requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or
higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the
specifiedminimumlimits ofinsuranceandcoverageshallbeavailabletotheCityofAtlanta.
3. Minimum Financial Security Requirements
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