Backflow Prevention Annual Testing and Rebuild of Backflow Prevention Valve services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting bids for Backflow Prevention Annual Testing and Rebuild of Backflow Prevention Valve services at its Southern Region facility in Fresno, California. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive services including all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees necessary to perform annual testing of backflow prevention systems. Specific deliverables include compliance with Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook standards and rebuilding a four-inch Ames backflow prevention valve. The services will be performed during normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), excluding state holidays. A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with attendance confirmations due by email to Gloria Pietromonaco by January 12, 2026. All questions must be submitted by January 20, 2026, and completed bid packages are due by 2:00 p.m. on January 27, 2026. Required qualifications include a valid C-36 Plumbing Contractor License, either a Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester or Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certification, and registration with the Department of Industrial Relations.

This solicitation is exclusively limited to California Certified Small Businesses, creating a significant restriction on potential bidders. Contractors must submit a comprehensive bid package including a Rate Sheet with line-item pricing, Payee Data Information, Contractor Certification Clauses, and various other required documentation. The contract will have a three-year term, commencing on January 15, 2026, or upon California Department of General Services approval, and will expire on January 14, 2029. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $1,000,000 in general and commercial liability coverage and workers' compensation with waiver of subrogation. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid amount exceeds $1,000.00. Payment terms require quarterly invoicing with CAL FIRE Project Representative approval. The contract includes a one-year guarantee period for workmanship and materials following state acceptance, and contractor performance will be evaluated using the standard STD 4 evaluation sheet. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and requirements suggests a potentially significant contract value for the selected small business contractor.