Carson Planet bids #26-19

City of Carson On-Call Backflow Testing, Repair, and Replacement Services

The City of Carson, California, is seeking qualified firms to provide on-call certified backflow testing, repair, and replacement services for approximately 200 city-owned backflow prevention devices. - Government Buyer: - City of Carson, Purchasing Manager: Josilla Togiola - Scope of Work: - Annual certified testing, inspection, and electronic reporting for about 200 backflow prevention assemblies (domestic, irrigation, and fire line) - Maintenance, minor repairs (under $100), and major repairs or full replacements of assemblies - On-call emergency response services for urgent backflow device issues - Compliance with Golden State Water Company and California Water Service standards - All work must meet prevailing wage, DIR registration, bonding, safety, and Project Labor Agreement requirements - Strict adherence to safety and traffic control protocols; rapid response required for failed assemblies - Vendor/Contractor Requirements: - Must be certified backflow testers with valid California contractor licenses (C-36 for plumbing, C-16 for fire protection if working on fire line assemblies) - Minimum three years of municipal backflow experience - Use of water purveyor-approved assemblies and testing procedures - Products/Services Requested: - Certified backflow testing, inspection, and reporting (approx. 200 units) - Maintenance, minor and major repairs, and replacements - Emergency response services - Notable Requirements: - Electronic submission of test reports - Coordination with City for water shutoffs and service restoration - Compliance with all local and state regulations for drinking water protection - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named; contractors must use assemblies approved by the relevant water purveyors

Description

The City of Carson is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide certified backflow testing, annual inspections, reporting, maintenance, minor and major repairs or replacements, and emergency response services for approximately 200 City-owned backflow prevention devices located citywide. The services support compliance with state and local drinking water protection regulations, including requirements from Golden State Water Company and California Water Service. The contract includes work across various city locations such as parks, medians, public buildings, irrigation systems, and landscaped areas. The contract term is anticipated to be five years with a bidding stage currently open and electronic response format required.

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