Yearly Backflow Testing

The City of Fort Myers is requesting bids on citywide backflow prevention device testing services under ITB 26-047, with submittals due June 22, 2026 and City Council approval proposed for July 20, 2026. Questions are due June 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope requires testing of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 backflow devices citywide prior to December 31, 2026 in compliance with American Water Works Association Standards C510 and C511, Florida Administrative Code Rule 62-555.360, and EPA Cross-Connection Control Manual requirements. All testing personnel must hold current certifications from the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) or the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE). Contractors must return completed service orders with photographic documentation and submit electronic spreadsheets summarizing test results. The contractor must be capable of responding to emergency testing requests within twenty-four hours when requested. Pricing must be provided on a per-device basis and include labor, supervision, travel, equipment, reporting, administrative costs, and incidentals with no additional fees unless expressly authorized in writing.

Mandatory minimum qualifications require the contractor to have been in business under the current company name for at least five consecutive years and maintain all required licenses and certifications in Florida. Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation insurance, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit are required, with certificates of insurance due prior to commencing work.

The contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewals upon mutual consent. The City reserves the right to award to one or multiple responsive and responsible contractors and may conduct background checks. Submittals remain binding for 180 calendar days following the opening date. The City does not guarantee a minimum quantity of work and retains the right to perform work using its own employees or other procurement methods.