IFB Backflow Services, Riverside County

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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for backflow services in Riverside County, Lake Riverside CDP, and Riverside City. The successful bidder will provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, travel, and incidentals to test, troubleshoot, install, repair and/or replace, and retest backflow preventer devices and pressure regulators on both potable and non-potable irrigation water systems, as well as to certify backflow devices and assemblies, including realigning piping and other related plumbing work. The contract term is estimated to be from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027. Bidders must have a valid, current Class A General Engineering Contractor license, C-36 Plumbing Contractor license, or D-64 Backflow Maintenance Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board. Bids are due by June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm, and the total bid amount cannot exceed $461,000.

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Caltrans will apply a 5% preference for small businesses, microbusinesses, and small businesses for public works. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program also applies to this solicitation. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available award value is up to $461,000.