Testing and Repair of Backflow Prevention Assemblies

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed responses for a contract titled "Testing and Repair of Backflow Prevention Assemblies" (Solicitation Y23-139), with electronic submissions required through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by March 16, 2023, at 4:00 pm EST. The procurement specifically seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive testing and repair services for backflow prevention assemblies within the county's water infrastructure. Potential bidders must submit their complete responses electronically, with strict prohibitions against hand-delivery, mailing, telephoning, faxing, or emailing offers. A pre-bid meeting was scheduled for February 21, 2023, at 10:00 am, and potential respondents were required to submit any questions via email to rebeca.malave@ocfl.net by February 24, 2023, at 5:00 pm EST. Uploaded documents must be in common file formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Adobe PDF, with scanned documents requiring a minimum resolution of 150 dpi for readability. The procurement is being managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes in a leadership role and Rebeca Malave serving as the Contracting Agent for the Utilities Water Department.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation suggests a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors. Technical support for the OpenGov Platform is available during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm EST) to assist potential bidders with platform navigation and submission requirements. The solicitation does not specify incumbent vendors or provide explicit budget ranges for the backflow prevention assembly testing and repair contract. Respondents are required to create a free account on the OpenGov Platform and ensure all submitted documents are uncorrupted, unprotected, and printable. The procurement appears to be a standard service contract for maintaining and repairing critical water infrastructure components, with a focus on ensuring the functionality and safety of backflow prevention systems within Orange County's water distribution network.