Rickenbacker new backflow preventer

The Ohio Army National Guard at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus is requesting quotes for replacement of failing backflow preventers and related water system work under RFQ NLZG262199, with bids due September 22, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on September 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 7370 Minuteman Way, Columbus, Ohio 43217. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under Ohio Revised Code provisions.

The scope comprises three contract line items: backflow preventer replacement across multiple base buildings (Building 887, 820, 2000, 883, and 846) with stainless steel units; domestic water main riser inspections downstream of the Base Hotbox facility; and sanitary line cleaning for Building 875. Specific work includes replacement of 3-inch and 1-inch fireline and domestic reduce-pressure backflow preventers, water-meter butterfly valve work, and waterline mating flange replacement. The contractor must provide detailed construction schedules, identify green procurement items with recycled or bio-based content, submit Safety Data Sheets for all materials, and offer a one-year warranty on parts and labor. The contractor assumes full responsibility for site examination, hazardous materials registration with the base pharmacy, equipment removal and disposal, compliance with OSHA and environmental procedures, and coordination with the 121st Civil Engineering Squadron (minimum two days' notice before work commencement and two weeks' notice before utility shutdowns).

Bidders must submit itemized quotes on company letterhead, a signed Bidder's Certification form, and combined Compliance Verification Documents (insurance certificate with endorsements, current BWC certification, Secretary of State registration, Contractor/Subcontractor Affirmation and Disclosure Form, Affirmative Action Program Verification Form, and specialty trade certification if applicable) exclusively through OhioBuys. Unit costs are limited to three decimal places. Bid prices are firm for 60 days. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million per accident, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. Payment is due on the 30th calendar day after invoice receipt via electronic funds transfer. The contract is subject to appropriation by the Ohio General Assembly and availability of National Guard Bureau cooperative agreement funding under NGR 5-1. Contact Mr. Melvin Baez at 614-492-4503 or melvin.baez@us.af.mil (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).