Backflow Prevention Devices And Fire Hydrant Services

The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking a qualified contractor for solicitation 260553 to provide on-call inspection, testing, servicing, and repair of all authority-owned backflow prevention devices and private fire hydrants across various facilities and transit centers. This time and expense contract has a budget of 175,230 dollars for an initial three-year term. The scope of work includes annual testing of backflow devices using factory-authorized parts, annual fire hydrant inspections, and five-year flow testing. All services must adhere to California Code of Regulations Title 17, local city and county ordinances, and applicable water district and fire department standards. The selected contractor must provide all necessary personnel, materials, tools, and supervision, with specific requirements for personnel to complete the OC Streetcar Roadway Worker Program training. As a prevailing wage contract, it must comply with the California Labor Code. Bidders are required to submit electronic proposals via the OpenGov Procurement portal by October 8, 2026, including a Price Summary Sheet and a list of subcontractors. Payment is processed monthly within thirty calendar days of invoice approval, contingent upon the submission of a Verification of Work Form for each task performed. Final inspection and acceptance of all services and materials occur at the destination.