Backflow Inspection, Testing and Repair Services

The County of Yolo is seeking qualified contractors to provide countywide backflow inspection, testing, and repair services under a one-year firm-price contract with up to three optional one-year renewals, for a potential total duration of four years. Services must be performed on county-owned or leased properties within Yolo County and up to a 50-mile radius, with work required to be completed by licensed and certified personnel holding a valid California C-36 Plumbing License and American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Tester certification. Contractors must use only new, manufacturer-warranted parts, perform emergency repairs within two hours of notification, maintain a clean and safe worksite, dispose of hazardous materials properly with documentation, and provide a 12-month warranty on all work. All testing and repair activities must align with federal, state, and local regulations, including prevailing wage laws and hazardous waste handling requirements. Invoices must be mailed to the General Services Division with purchase order details, and payments are issued only after successful on-site inspection and acceptance by the County. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Professional Liability, with Yolo County named as an additional insured under CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 endorsements. Insurance must be primary, non-contributory, include a waiver of subrogation, and remain active throughout the contract term and for five years after completion. Subcontractors must meet the same insurance and indemnity obligations. Price escalation is tied to the California Consumer Price Index, with firm pricing guaranteed for the initial year and any renewal price increases subject to County approval within 10 business days. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the BeaconBid platform by June 4, 2026, and must include six mandatory exhibits covering pricing, supplier qualifications, references, non-collusion certification, and sample service reports. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror meeting technical standards, with no formal weighting assigned to non-price factors, indicating a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Offerors must certify compliance with all legal requirements, including the California Public Records Act, and agree to litigate disputes under California law in Yolo County courts. No federal accounting identifiers or electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are required.