What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority located in Florida requires a vendor to provide backflow preventers inspection, maintenance, and repair services. The requested scope covers inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of backflow preventers across all campuses and managed properties. This inventory includes 298 code-required backflow preventers along with additional internal units. The buyer mandates that all work must occur onsite. The buyer restricts eligibility to USA organizations for onshore performance. Bidders can submit proposals digitally via email or online. The buyer seeks proposals to establish the budget, as no specific financial amount is provided. The text omits further details regarding evaluation criteria and key dates.

Scope of work

Inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of backflow preventers across FSU campuses and managed properties in the Tallahassee area
Perform a comprehensive field audit of all backflow preventer assets during the first 90 days
Record precise GPS coordinates for geospatial mapping of every unit
Attach permanent brass valve tags with stainless steel or brass chains and UV-resistant QR code stickers
Perform annual certification testing on all required backflow assemblies in accordance with City of Tallahassee and FSU requirements
Document all work orders, preventative maintenance records, and inspection results directly within the FSU AiM system
Provide required online testing reports directly to the City of Tallahassee
Report failed test results within 48 hours and complete authorized repairs to critical systems within 48 hours

Minimum qualifications

Lead technicians must hold a valid UF TREEO certification or an equivalent program sanctioned by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association

Documents to include with your response

Attachment C Attestation of Principal Place of Business
Written opinion of an attorney at law (required for out-of-state respondents)

How to submit

Method: Electronic via the FSU Public Procurement Portal
Instructions: The Bid and all supporting attachments must be uploaded directly within FSU's Public Procurement Portal prior to the closing date and time. Do not embed documents within uploaded files.