Backflow Prevention Devices and Fire Hydrant Services- Budget - Up to 135,000 USD

The Orange County Transportation Authority in Orange, California is seeking a contractor to perform inspection, testing, servicing, and repair of all agency-owned backflow prevention devices and private fire hydrants. The agency needs to ensure these systems remain fully operational and compliant with annual safety standards. The project covers annual testing, repair, and rebuilding of backflow prevention devices, alongside annual inspections of private fire hydrants to guarantee emergency readiness. Fire hydrant inspections must verify that caps are present and undamaged, hose threads are in good condition, and cap chains and gaskets are serviceable. The contractor must also ensure the operating valve stem operates smoothly, the gate valve is accessible, the hydrant body is painted safety red, and no obstructions exist within a three-foot clearance. All work must be performed onsite at the agency facilities in Orange, California. The agency has established a contract period of three years for these services. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The total budget allocated for this contract is up to 135,000 USD. The agency will host a pre-bid meeting on June 16, 2026, to discuss the project requirements. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the solicitation no later than June 26, 2026. The final deadline for proposal submission is July 15, 2026.