Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive backflow prevention device (BPD) inspection, testing, repair, and replacement services contract covering facilities in Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Indio, California. The current project involves an inventory of 17 backflow devices requiring annual testing and potential maintenance. Qualified contractors must possess valid Backflow Prevention Device Certifications issued by local water purveyors and hold a C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification with California-Nevada American Water Works Association (CA/NV AWWA) Backflow Tester certification. Bidders are required to follow the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control manual and submit comprehensive test reports with current test kit calibration documentation. The informal request for bids (iRFB) was released on September 22, 2025, with bid questions due by September 30, 2025, and final bid submissions closing on October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. Contractors must provide unit pricing for annual device testing, certification tagging, report submission, GPS mapping, repair quote preparation, and travel/mobilization fees. The procurement is classified as a public works project, requiring prevailing wage compliance and mandatory DIR registration for the primary contractor and all subcontractors. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation, the project emphasizes detailed reporting, strict compliance with local water purveyor regulations, and precise documentation of backflow prevention device testing conditions. The contract will require comprehensive reporting, including GPS mapping of new devices, condition assessments, and timely submission of test reports. Although a specific contract value was not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a potentially significant annual maintenance contract covering multiple geographic locations. Contractors will be expected to provide immediate quotes for failed devices and demonstrate a robust capability to manage complex testing and reporting requirements across multiple IEHP facilities in Southern California.
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1-IEHP-iRFB-06493 - Backflow Device Inspection Testing Repair and Replacement Services.pdf | 274KB | 9/22/25 |