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Francis Marion University·South Carolina

IFB-2496-Provide Plumbing Services for Francis Marion University

Closes 11/19/2026$80k – $150kInvitation for Bid
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Description

Francis Marion University seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive plumbing repair and emergency services across its main campus and multiple satellite locations. The contractor must be licensed in South Carolina, able to respond 24 × 7 × 365, and supply all labor, tools, equipment, and materials needed for repairs, inspections, hydro‑jetting, excavation, and related tasks. The contract is a one‑year base term with the possibility of extending to three years, capped at a total value of $325,000. Bids must be submitted in hard‑copy with an electronic USB copy, and no additional fees may be charged beyond the labor rates. • Scope includes domestic water, sanitary and storm sewer lines, video inspection, leak detection, hydro‑jetting, excavation, concrete cutting, welding, and fixture replacement. • Contractor must maintain 24/7 emergency response (phone response within 2 hrs, on‑site arrival within 3 hrs for emergencies). • Minimum contract value $325,000 over three years; pricing must include labor rates for Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice plumbers, a per‑call travel rate, and material markup. • Mandatory requirements: South Carolina Mechanical Contractor’s license (Plumbing classification), appropriate insurance, and at least three references.

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Contact

Jennifer D. Hester(Purchasing Officer)

[email protected]

(843) 661-1161

Key dates

Opened
10/21/2026
Questions due
11/2/2026
Site visit
10/29/2026
Closes
11/19/2026
Projected award
11/20/2026
Duration
3 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Water Management and Sanitation
NAICS
238220
Solicitation №
IFB-2496

Budget estimate

$80,000 – $150,000

The solicitation caps the total contract value at $325,000 for up to three years, suggesting an average annual spend of roughly $108,000. Considering typical demand fluctuations and the need to cover labor, equipment, and material mark‑ups, a realistic earnings range per year would likely fall between $80,000 and $150,000, depending on the volume of emergency calls and the contractor’s efficiency.

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