IFB- Backflow Inspection and Repair Services

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to provide annual backflow inspections and necessary repairs for Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) Valves at various locations throughout the Tollway system. The contract will have an initial term of three years, with options to renew for up to two additional two-year terms. The vendor must have a certified backflow license and will be required to inspect each valve, file the inspection results, and make any necessary repairs. The pricing structure includes per-valve inspection costs, catalog percent discounts on repair parts, and hourly labor rates for regular and emergency services. Due to the geographic size of the Tollway system, the contract is divided into four proximity zones.

This is a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation, so only small businesses qualified under the program may submit bids. The procurement does not utilize any certified Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) firms. The total award amount is $515,693.80, and the incumbent vendor is Chicago Backflow, Inc. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically through the BidBuy system by May 25, 2022, and all questions must be emailed to the Information Contact by 2:30 pm on May 4, 2022.