PA026-26 Provision of Backflow Testing and Re-Testing on an Annual Contract

Gwinnett County, Georgia is soliciting quotes for the provision of backflow testing and re-testing services through an annual contract with four optional one-year renewal periods under solicitation PA026-26. The County seeks qualified service providers to inspect, assess, flush, and test backflow prevention assemblies at various locations throughout the jurisdiction in accordance with federal, state, and local codes, specifically following the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research Manual of Cross Connection Control procedures. The County owns approximately 750 backflow assemblies, with anticipated annual quantities of 815 units for initial testing and 246 units for re-testing. Key deliverables include completion of field work during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), submission of test reports to the County's online portal within 10 days of completion, and maintenance of 24-hour contact availability for field operations. Bidders must submit itemized unit pricing for both testing and re-testing services on the required fee schedule and provide a minimum of three verifiable references demonstrating similar work completed within the last three years. The pre-quote conference is scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with quotes due by 3:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though the County reserves the right to reject any or all quotes or split the award among multiple vendors.

Bidders must be listed on the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources approved Backflow Prevention Device Testers List at the time of award and maintain that status throughout the contract period. All successful vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, Automobile Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at Georgia statutory limits, and Umbrella/Excess Liability with limits determined by contract value, with all insurance companies maintaining an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher and authorization to do business in Georgia. Additionally, vendors must comply with the Illegal Immigration Reform Enhancements for 2013 and provide a notarized E-Verify Affidavit. The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract will begin upon award and continue for an initial 12-month term with four optional 12-month renewal periods, with pricing remaining firm for the initial contract term. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the solicitation documents.