Metro area
Plumbing contracts in the Cincinnati, OH area
Also called: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Jul 13, 2026. Data status
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Typical award (median)
$13,735
The middle of 11 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $13k and $31.6k.
Typical number of bids
–
Too few awards report bids (2 of 2) to show a typical number.
Won by small businesses
64%
Share of the 11 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle plumbing award in the Cincinnati, OH area was $13.7k (FY2021-FY2025, 11 priced awards).
- That is 21% lower than the median for plumbing in Ohio ($17.5k).
- Small businesses won 64% of priced awards.
- The top 3 winners took 64% of priced awards.
- 55% of priced awards were task orders under IDIQ contracts.
- Tip 55% of these awards were task orders under single-award contracts (IDIQs). Only the company holding that contract could get them, so watch for the umbrella contract to be re-bid.
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Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: 1 award
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016 | 7 | $7,694 |
| FY2017 | 1 | – |
| FY2018 | 2 | – |
| FY2019 | 0 | – |
| FY2020 | 4 | – |
| FY2021 | 3 | – |
| FY2022 | 4 | – |
| FY2023 | 2 | – |
| FY2024 | 1 | – |
| FY2025 | 1 | – |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 0 | – |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $13,735
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center HVAC Replacement W912QR25P0004 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | FM International Inc | $36,391 | 14 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Supply and Install W912QR24P0100 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Cancelled / $0 | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $34,789 | 8 | Competed Small business |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Other, HVAC Repair 140P6424P0027 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | TP Mechanical Contractors, LLC | $19,523 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Main Water Supply Backflow Replacement at the FDA Forensic Chemistry Center 47PF0023F0408 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | TMG/Fse JV LLC | $44,629 | 4 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Boiler Safety Testing and Training 36C77623N0314 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Boiler Efficiency Institute, LLC | $7,632 | 2 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Sep 14, 2022 | The Backflow Preventer Replacement Will Be Performed at the FDA Building in Cincinnati, OH. 47PF0022F1005 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | TMG/Fse JV LLC | $13,450 | 4 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Calibration and Verification of the Metasys Temperature Monitoring System for Critical Lab Freezers, Refrigerators, and Incubators Located in Cincinnati, OH. 68HE0B22P0528 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Johnson Controls Inc | $10,211 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Project # 539-21-102 - Replace Domestic Water and Chilled Drinking Water Piping, at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center VAMC, Cincinnati, OH 45220. 36C25022C0185 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Veterans Contracting, Inc. | $1,921,500 | 5 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jan 10, 2022 | The Reroute Deteriorated Drain Pipe Will Be Performed at the Potter Stewart Courthouse in Cincinnati, Ohio. 47PF0022F0218 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $26,729 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Mechanical Room Light Upgrade and Handicap Door Install in the Women's Restroom, Cincinnati Ohio. Order in the Amount of $13,292.61 47PF0021F0920 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $13,293 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Upgrade to Lighting in Mechanical Rooms and Public Restrooms in the Potter Stewart Courthouse, Cincinnati Ohio for $12,720.19. 47PF0021F0894 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $12,720 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Calibration and Verification of the Metasys Temperature Monitoring System for Critical Lab Freezers, Refrigerators, and Incubators Located in Cincinnati, OH. (in Accordance with Attached Statement of Work) 68HE0B21P0415 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Johnson Controls Inc | $13,735 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Split Water Line and Re-Pipe Hot Water Heater, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 47PF0020F0514 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $5,835 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Peck Federal Building, Cincinnati, Ohio - Install Automatic Door Openers on the Two First Floor Public Restrooms. 47PF0020F0464 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $7,178 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Peck Federal Building, Cincinnati, Ohio - Furnish and Install New Water Heater in SB-110 for Backup. Water Heater to Be Piped into Existing Hot Water System Along with the Two Existing Hot Water Heaters. Electrical, Plumbing and Startup Included. 47PF0020F0246 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $10,597 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Jan 7, 2020 | The Repair Floor Drain in Garage Will Be Performed at the Potter Stewart US Courthouse in Cincinnati, OH. 47PF0020F0239 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $2,820 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Jul 6, 2018 | Install Automatic Door Openers with Electric Strikes and Keypads Mounted on the Wall on the First Floor MENS and Womens Restrooms, Exit Wall Be Push Button Control at the John W. Peck Federal Building, Ohio 45202 47PF0018F0697 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $9,731 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Turn Down Sprinklers - Perimeter Heat Piping Drain Down and Valve Off and Refill As Required Construction for the Backfill Project at Cincinnati, Ohio All Work to Be Done per the Base Contract. Negotiated Line Item Rates. 47PF0018F0272 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Cancelled / $0 Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $15,000 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Order to Replace Hot Water Heater at the Potter Stewart US Courthouse, Cincinnati, Ohio 47PF0018F0003 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | LB & B Associates Inc | $17,278 | 10 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Boiler Inspection at the Covington, KY SSC DTFASA17P00360 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Advanced Mechanical of Northern Kentucky, LLC | $3,605 | 1 | Competed Open to all |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Award to Replace Existing Hot Water Heater with 95% Efficient One at the Potter Stewart Courthouse, OH 45202. GSP0516SL7267 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | LB & B Associates Inc | $24,978 | 10 | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Sep 6, 2016 | (no description) VA25016C0085 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Johnson Controls Inc | $23,450 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Mar 21, 2016 | Order to Scope and Cleanout Drains in the Garage at the Peck Federal Building, Cincinnati, Ohio GSP0516SL7135 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | LB & B Associates Inc | $5,077 | 10 | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Order to Replace Hot Water Heater and Two 70 Amp Electrical Breakers at the Peck Federal Building, Cincinnati, Ohio GSP0516SL7126 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | LB & B Associates Inc | $7,694 | 10 | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Feb 19, 2016 | CIN129 - Hot Water Pump 0022 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Cyngier Systems Management, Inc | $2,786 | 2 | Order (single-award IDIQ) Small business |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LB & B Associates Inc | 3 | $52,742 |
| 2 | TMG/Fse JV LLC | 2 | $58,078 |
| 3 | Johnson Controls Inc | 2 | $23,946 |
| 4 | Veterans Contracting, Inc. | 1 | $1,921,500 |
| 5 | FM International Inc | 1 | $36,391 |
| 6 | TP Mechanical Contractors, LLC | 1 | $19,523 |
| 7 | Boiler Efficiency Institute, LLC | 1 | $7,632 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Order (single-award IDIQ) 6 (55%)
A task order under an IDIQ held by one company. No new competition, so it is left out of bid statistics.
- Not competed 3 (27%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
- Competed 2 (18%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Open to all 8 (73%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
- Small business 2 (18%)
Only small businesses could bid.
- Veteran-owned 1 (9%)
Reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned (VOSB) small businesses.
Left out of the numbers above: 1 cancelled or $0 award. Why?
Umbrella contracts used here
Many jobs are placed as task orders under an IDIQ: an umbrella contract with no fixed amount. Only the companies holding it can get those orders. A "multiple-award" IDIQ is shared by several companies, who compete for each order. "–" = not reported.
| Contract | Type | Orders | Ordering ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS05P11SLD0111 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 10 offers | 3 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| 47PF0018D0029 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 4 offers | 2 | May 31, 2024 |
| 36E77620D0009 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 2 offers | 1 | Sep 30, 2025 |
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