Plumbing Services United Way of the Midlands (WellPartners Dental and Eye clinic)
| Location: | South Carolina |
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| Posted: | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Due: | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Agency: | State of South Carolina - State Fiscal Accountability Authority(SFAA) |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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Ad Title:
Plumbing Services United Way of the Midlands (WellPartners Dental and Eye clinic)
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
United Way of the Midlands
Ad Publish Date:
November 20, 2025
Solicitation #:
n/a
Direct Inquiries To:
Cari Moyer
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
December 8, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is soliciting proposals on behalf of Community Partners of the Midlands (WellPartners), a free dental and eye clinic owned and operated by UWM. The selected contractor will provide plumbing services to support the relocation of WellPartners from its existing facility to the new Family Services Center.
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Request for Proposals (RFP)
Issued by United Way of the Midlands, for the benefit of
Community Partners of the Midlands (WellPartners)
** REISSUE OF RFP **
UWM-2025-013
Plumbing Services
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025 (email only)
Friday, November 14, 2025 by 4:00 pm EST
I. Introduction & Background
United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is soliciting proposals on behalf of Community Partners of the
Midlands (WellPartners), a free dental and eye clinic owned and operated by UWM.
Mission. At WellPartners, our mission is to provide patient centric, high-quality dental and eye care
to underserved communities without discrimination. We provide a compassionate environment where
every patient receives personalized attention and education to achieve and maintain dental and eye
health.
Relocation Project. WellPartners’ two existing clinic sites will be consolidated into one location at
the newly announced Family Services Center, 440 Columbia Mall Boulevard, Columbia, SC,
remaining co-located with other Richland County services. The County will continue in-kind space
and cover a significant portion of upfit costs; WellPartners is responsible for relocating the clinic,
replacing non-transferable equipment, and ensuring continuity of services for patients.
II. Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide plumbing services to support the relocation of WellPartners from
its existing facility to the new Family Services Center.
Work includes the following:
Existing Location – 2000 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204
- Cap and unhook all water, drain, and air/vacuum pipes serving twelve (12) dental exam rooms.
New Location – 440 Columbia Mall Boulevard, Columbia, SC
- Connect all water, drain, air, and vacuum lines for twelve (12) dental exam rooms.
- Cap off core openings for two (2) unused dental rooms.
- Plumbing scope is specific to: dental chair, treatment console, and sinks in the doctor side
console and assistant side console.
General Requirements
- Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision necessary to
complete the work.
- Work must comply with all applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and local permitting
requirements.
- The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage rates and certified payroll reporting.
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- Contractor shall coordinate with UWM and other trades to ensure proper sequencing of work.
- All work must be completed between December 26, 2026 and January 2027.
III. Submission Instructions
Format:
Single PDF preferred (separate PDFs for attachments acceptable).
Email To: Cari Moyer, Compliance Specialist – CMoyer@uway.org
Subject Line: RFP UWM-2025-013 – Plumbing Services – Your Company Name
Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025, 4 pm EST. Late proposals will not be considered.
Your proposal should include:
1. Company profile and qualifications (include relevant commercial/dental plumbing experience).
2. Detailed work plan, including estimated labor and material costs.
3. Schedule /confirm ability to meet required December/January timeline.
4. Description of prior experience with Davis-Bacon and CDBG-funded projects.
5. Proof of required licenses, insurance, and bonding capacity.
Important submission rules:
• Email only. No phone calls.
• Do not assume proposal has been received. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful
receipt; if you do not receive confirmation within one business day, resend before the deadline.
IV. Questions & Clarifications
• All questions must be submitted by email only to CMoyer@uway.org no later than Friday, October
17, 2025.
• Responses (if any) will be shared uniformly with all prospective vendors by posting on the United
Way of the Midlands website.
• Phone calls are not permitted.
V. Evaluation Criteria
• Cost competitiveness – 30%
• Relevant experience and qualifications – 25%
• Ability to meet schedule – 20%
• Compliance with federal requirements – 15%
• MWBE participation – 10%
VI. Federal Compliance Requirements
This procurement is funded in whole or in part by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program. The contractor must comply with all applicable requirements, including but not limited to:
• 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) procurement standards
• 24 CFR 570 (CDBG requirements)
• Davis-Bacon Act (DBA)
• Build America, Buy America (BABA) applies to covered materials and equipment.
• Non-debarment: verification via SAM.gov prior to award.
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Certified payrolls and compliance documentation must be submitted prior to final payment.
VII. Reservation of Rights
United Way of the Midlands reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor irregularities,
request clarifications, and award in the best interest of WellPartners and the community.
VIII. Anticipated Timeline
Activity
RFP Reissued
Questions Due
Proposals Due
Selection/Award
Work Period
Time/Date
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025, 4 PM EST
Early November 2025
December 26, 2026 – January 2027
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