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

This solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to perform annual backflow‑assembly testing and retesting for Gwinnett County’s water‑service assets. The contractor will locate, inspect, flush, and test approximately 815 devices each year, and retest an estimated 246 devices that fail the initial test. All testing must be completed within 14 days of notification, with electronic reports submitted within 10 days of field work and photographic documentation required for each device. The vendor must provide a 24‑hour on‑call contact, wear identification badges, and ensure company‑logo‑marked vehicles are used on site. Insurance, licensing, and certification requirements are extensive, including a $2 M general liability policy, Georgia‑state plumbing certification, and inclusion on the County’s approved backflow‑tester list. The contract is a one‑year term with up to four optional 12‑month renewals. • Approx. 815 annual tests + 246 retests (≈ 1,060 total test events). • Mandatory electronic reporting + pre‑/post‑service photographs. • Full insurance and licensing compliance; vendor must be on the County’s approved tester list. • Work must be done within County‑specified hours (7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) unless prior approval is obtained. • No repair work is included; failed devices are reported for County‑handled repairs.