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Award annual contract for plumbing repair services at various City owned locations - Authorize the City Manager to award a contract to American Incorporated at an hourly rate of $155.00 plus materials, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 annually.
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Agenda Date: 04/20/2026
Prepared by: Donny MacLennan, Facilities Maintenance Superintendent 559-713-4525; donny.maclennan@visalia.gov; Ivan Nicar, Parks and Facilities Manager 559-713-4564; ivan.nicar@visalia.gov; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director 559-713-4042; jason.glick@visalia.gov.
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the award of an annual contract for plumbing repair and maintenance services at various City-owned facilities and locations to American Incorporated, of Visalia, California, at a rate of $155.00 per hour plus materials, with a total annual amount not to exceed $180,000, in accordance with the specifications of RFB 24-25-40.
Summary:
The City of Visalia maintains more than 47 City-owned facilities that require ongoing plumbing, sewer, and water system services to support the Buildings Division's maintenance operations. To ensure continued functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance, the city entered into a service agreement with American Incorporated in 2019, with options to renew annually for up to four (4) additional one-year terms.
Under this agreement, American Incorporated provides comprehensive services, including cleaning, jetting, inspection, repair, and replacement of sewer and storm drain lines; installation and maintenance of water lines, backflow devices, and plumbing fixtures; and troubleshooting and repair of water heaters, booster pumps, drinking fountains, and restroom systems.
The contractor has also performed specialized services such as video inspection of sewer lines, concrete saw cutting and replacement, underground utility locating, and emergency repairs. American Incorporated supp...
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