RFQ Backflow Assembly Tester

LAKEWOOD WATER DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY TESTER

Lakewood Water District implemented a coordinated backflow assembly test program in 2016 designed to provide its customers with the convenience and cost efficiency of having their assemblies tested and billed through the regular water billing process. To date 1,777 customer assemblies are signed up for this program.

The Lakewood Water District is now opening the bidding process, testing from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. This competitive bidding process will provide our customers with optimal pricing as well as afford the successful bidder the opportunity to obtain work and plan efficiently. Please review the enclosed contract and scope of services if you wish to participate and submit a bid. The District anticipates this will continue to be an annual process and may change in scope as the program grows.

Enclosed with this letter is the Scope of Services and 2024-2025 Bid Submittal Form. Bids must be received at the Lakewood Water District office no later than March 13, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The lowest responsible bidder meeting the District’s standards will be awarded the contract by the Board of Commissioners at its Regular Meeting on March 28, 2024.

The Owner, Lakewood Water District, reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive any irregularities or informalities, and accept any bid if such action is believed to be in the District's best interest. Each Bid shall be submitted on the prescribed forms included with the Contract Documents.

The award of the contract will be based on the Base Bid price.

For the complete RFQ Backflow Assembly Tester, please go to Bids and RFPs | Lakewood Water District, Washington www.lakewoodwater.org

The Lakewood Water District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and Pierce County small businesses are encouraged to participate.

Questions concerning this request for bids may be directed to:

James Dean, Operations and Maintenance Manager
Lakewood Water District
Telephone: 253-588-4423
Email: jdean@lakewoodwater.org