This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Russellville, Arkansas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

On Call Plumbing Services Scope Arkansas Tech University (the University) seeks licensed plumbing contractors to maintain/repair domestic water, sewer, and natural gas plumbing on the Russellville Campus, on an on-call basis. The maintenance will include but is not limited to: 1. Replacement/repair of domestic water, sewer, and natural gas pipe (both underground and above). 2. Replacement/repair of domestic water, sewer, and natural gas fittings (both underground and above). 3. Excavation, and disposal, of damaged plumbing pieces as needed. 4. Re-igniting any devices out due to repair. 5. Hydro-jetting lines 6. Camera inspection of lines. 7. Backflow testing is considered an optional service within this scope. Background Arkansas Tech University is a public, comprehensive, regional University that was established by Act 100 of the 37th Arkansas General Assembly in 1909. ATU offers credentials and degrees at the technical certification, associate, baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral levels. The University operates campuses in Russellville and Ozark as well as Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC). ATU was ranked No. 1 in Arkansas on College NET's Social Mobility Index nine of the past ten years. The annual rating is an indicator of a university's success in providing graduates with a pathway to an enhanced economic standing. Arkansas Tech is recognized as a statewide leader in STEM education. Students explore intersecting career paths made possible by more than 100-degree options for undergraduate students and more than 25 paths of graduate study. Award: The University reserves the right to negotiate with the consultant selected for best and final offer. We anticipate this being a multi-award which will result in more than one vendor being awarded. Award will be made in the best interest of the University; however, the University reserves the right to not award any contract pursuant to this request for quotation. Cost will 40% of the weight in the deciding factor. Proposals that are substantially incomplete or lack key information will be rejected. The initial term of this contract is anticipated to be for a period of one (1) year with the option to renew on an annual basis 3 more times for a total of 4 years. If the University requires additional services after that time, the contract may be extended for up to as long a time as necessary to complete the additional services. However, in no case will the term of the contract exceed seven (7) years. The University reserves the right to cancel this contract at any time upon written notice given thirty (30) days in advance. If during the performance of the contract, the consultant violates any local, state or federal law, the University reserves the right to cancel this contract immediately. The University will give written documentation to the contractor as to the reason for cancellation. Authorized services performed for the University will be paid for through the cancellation date with the exception of illegal acts. Questions deadline: February 15, 2024 4 p.m. Email questions to jwarren2@atu.edu. Selection Committee meeting: Week of March 11, 2024