QUARTERLY INSPECTION, TESTING, REPAIR AND REPORTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) seeks a qualified contractor to perform quarterly inspection, testing, repair, and reporting of all backflow preventers owned or operated by the Authority. The work includes a fixed‑price lump‑sum for the four quarterly inspections, time‑and‑material repairs, a $33,000 annual materials allowance (cost + 10 % markup), and mandatory compliance with New Jersey statutes, prevailing‑wage requirements, and a suite of certifications and bonds. The contract is for one year with two optional one‑year renewals and includes performance and bid security requirements. • Scope: Inspect, test (no‑flow), repair, and report on ~70 backflow preventers at the WRRF and multiple pump stations. • Licensing: Contractor must hold a valid New England Water Works Association backflow license and be registered under NJ Public Works Contractor Registration Act. • Financials: Materials allowance $33,000/yr, labor estimates 450 plumber hrs + 450 laborer hrs plus overtime; bid bond 10 % (max $20k) and performance bond 100 % of award. • Compliance: Prevailing‑wage, insurance (WC $500k, GL $1M/$3M, Auto $1M), multiple certifications (non‑collusion, debarment, Iran/Russia sanctions, MBE/WBE, etc.).