Description
This solicitation calls for a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive backflow‑preventer services for the City of Wilmington. The scope includes verifying an inventory of roughly 208 devices, conducting annual testing and inspection in accordance with local water‑utility and NFPA standards, performing maintenance, repairs, or replacements as needed, and delivering detailed reports both on‑site and electronically. The contractor must also offer same‑day emergency response, coordinate quarterly inspection schedules with city staff, and maintain all required insurance, certifications, and E‑Verify compliance.
• Annual testing/inspection of ~208 municipal backflow preventers (various sizes).
• Full maintenance, repair, and replacement with a “no‑second‑visit” policy whenever possible.
• Required reporting: individual property reports, electronic database access, and email transmission of passing reports to the utility and city.
• Mandatory safety, insurance, and MBE/DBE compliance, with optional two‑year contract extensions.