This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Concord, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Cabarrus County Planning and Development Services Department may administer the Weatherization Program and the Housing and Home Improvement Program for 2023-2024 in Cabarrus County. As part of those programs, plumbing repairs and water heater replacements may be provided for residential properties. Cabarrus County is accepting proposals from plumbing contractors for potential work under the Weatherization Program and Housing and Home Improvement Program. The contractor cannot be disbarred from performing work where federal funds are paying for the service and must have a valid North Carolina Plumbing License. Cabarrus County may or may not award bids or enter into contracts for plumbing services for the Weatherization program and the Housing and Home Improvement Program. All contractors are required to carry liability, auto and if applicable workman's compensation at approved levels by the county. A chart is attached for your reference. E-Verify: As required by N.C.G.S. 143-48.5 (Session Law 2013-418), the Subgrantee certifies that it, and each of its subcontractors for any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer with more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E Verify system. Proof of participation must be presented for companies larger than 25 employees. The contractor may not solicit or provide additional services outside the contract with Cabarrus County to low-income clients who have received NC WAP services or HHI services due to their contact with the client through Cabarrus County programs. Must follow North Carolina Weatherization Program's Standard Work Specifications and Section 2.14.3 Build America, Buy America Act as written in the Weatherization Assistance Plan - Program Year 2023. The plan may be downloaded at website. Please submit estimates for the following typical plumbing activities and/or repairs (see schedules A and B): 1. Prices for water heater replacements. A range of prices may be provided for different sizes, gas versus electric or other factors. * Note on combustion water heaters, a low nitrogen oxide burner will be required. Heat traps will be installed on the inlet and outlet piping where not provided by the manufacturer. 2. Labor costs per hour for basic repairs *It is understood that this pricing is an estimate on a typical job and that there are no site factors included. * To use lead safe weatherization in all homes older than 1978 where the possibility of generating dust, both indoors and outdoors, exists. There is no de minimus level recognized, however; the preparation area and clean up area should be sized appropriately for the job. Pictures of the lead safe set up must be taken and included with the invoice or emailed to the agency where this may apply. Lead safe weatherization does not need to be followed in homes older than 1978 that have been certified as lead safe by third party verification. Must comply with regulations of OSHA 29 CFR Standard 1910.146 - Permit-Required Confined Spaces. Expired permits must be submitted with invoices. Any protests regarding contract awards should be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer in writing within 5 working days of notification of the award at: US Mail: Cabarrus County Manager's Office Thomas Nunn, Chief Procurement Officer P.O. Box 707 Concord, NC 28026 Physical address: Cabarrus County Manager's Office Thomas Nunn, Chief Procurement Officer 65 Church St. SE Suite 235 Concord, NC 28025 Scope of Services The Subcontractor agrees to provide the plumbing services described on the Scope of Work document provided by the Contractor. Likely tasks include, but are not limited to: 1. Move/upgrade water lines for installation of a new water heater. 2. Connect water lines to new water heater. If combustion water heater is selected, a low nitrogen oxide burner will be required. Heat traps will be installed on the inlet and outlet piping where not provided by manufacturer 3. Repair minor leaks. 4. Pipe in new boiler unit. 5. Repair pipes for existing boiler/radiator unit. 6. Maintain radiator system, including servicing of steam traps and valves. 7. Other, as specified in the Scope of Work provided by the Contractor. Note: Services that expose workers or subcontractors to raw sewage are strictly prohibited by the Weatherization Assistance Program. This includes, but is not limited to, repair to sewage lines and septic system flushes.