ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR BACKFLOW TESTING, REPAIRS, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

The City of Visalia is seeking bids for an annual contract to provide backflow testing, repairs, and maintenance services at various city-owned locations. The contract will be for a 12-month period with the option to renew for up to four consecutive one-year periods. The contractor will be required to test, repair, and maintain backflow prevention assemblies, and provide reports on repairs to the City of Visalia Project Manager and Cal Water Service Company. The contractor must also comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including prevailing wage requirements. • The contract includes approximately 785 backflow device locations to be maintained. • The contractor must respond to emergency backflow repair calls within two hours of notification. • The contractor must provide a 24-hour emergency contact number. • The contract includes requirements for insurance, bonding, and labor compliance.