On-Call Backwater Valve Installation Services

The Metropolitan District of Connecticut issued an RFQ for on‑call backwater valve installation services to prevent sewer backups and manage groundwater discharge. Qualified SBE‑certified plumbing firms were to submit statements of qualifications, after which the District would award one or more three‑year contracts (with two possible one‑year options) at fixed prices listed in Appendix A. The work involves installing, maintaining, and servicing backwater valves for district customers on an as‑needed basis. • Solicitation number 2018R‑11, open for bids until 17 May 2018. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting held 3 May 2018 in Hartford, CT. • Award announced 20 July 2018; contracts expected to run three years with optional renewals. • Service area: Connecticut municipal water and sewer system, focusing on backwater valve program.