ROA,_21-B-183MC,_Backflow_Device_Testing,_Certification,_Repairs_and_Parts.pdf

This is a Recommendation of Award document issued by the County of Volusia, Florida for Bid Number 21-B-183MC regarding backflow device testing, certification, repairs, and parts. The solicitation opened on October 13, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., and three qualified contractors submitted timely bids: Ready Plumbing and Fire Protection, Inc. of Longwood, Florida; Aaron's Backflow Services, Inc. of Winter Park, Florida; and Ellis Mechanical Corporation of Longwood, Florida. The award was posted on October 25, 2021, with Ready Plumbing and Fire Protection, Inc. selected as the recommended awardee. The procurement was designed to establish an agreement for countywide backflow prevention device inspection, testing, certification, maintenance, repair, and installation services across various County-owned facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and protect the public water supply.

Evaluation of bids was conducted solely on pricing submitted for backflow device testing services. Ready Plumbing and Fire Protection, Inc. provided the lowest pricing at $32.00 per device for backflow testing, compared to $39.00 and $40.00 from competing bidders. Labor rates for technicians during normal business hours were quoted at $85.00 per man-hour by the awardee, with after-hours rates at $105.00 per man-hour, and helper rates at $65.00 per man-hour during normal hours and $85.00 during after-hours. All bids accepted by Volusia County are subject to the County's standard terms and conditions, with any additional terms and conditions submitted by bidders rejected and deemed to have no force and effect. The purchasing analysis was conducted by Meghan Chestnut, Purchasing Analyst, and approved by Pam Wilsky, Director of Purchasing and Contracts.