Backflow Testing and Water System Repairs

Cleveland Metroparks is seeking a qualified contractor for annual backflow preventer testing, backflow device repairs, and emergency and non-emergency water system repairs at various park locations under a two-year contract with a two-year renewal option.

Cleveland Metroparks


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Open
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Sep 21, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 31, 2026 10:30 AM
2 years base + 1 × 2 years option
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
lmh2@clevelandmetroparks.com
+12166353225
Cleveland, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

Cleveland Metroparks is soliciting bids for testing approximately 64 vaulted and 133 inside-building backflow preventers at various park facilities, including testing, reporting to jurisdictional water agencies, and repairs or replacement of defective devices. The awarded contractor must be a currently licensed Certified Tester of backflow preventers in Ohio, comply with applicable jurisdictional standards and OSHA confined-space requirements, and submit test results in the required formats. The scope also includes emergency plumbing response within 24 hours of notification and non-emergency domestic and fire water system repairs, including valve, piping, and backflow preventer replacement work. Emergency work requires verbal cost estimates followed by written estimates within 48 hours; non-emergency work requires an approved purchase order before commencement. The contract is for January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with an option for an additional two-year renewal. Estimated repair-parts allowances are $15,000 for backflow-device testing and $10,000 for water-service repairs.

Classification Codes
NAICS238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSCZ2NEREPAIR OR ALTERATION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES
Smart Codes
backflow preventer testingplumbing repairswater service repairs
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 31, 2026-Bid Release Date
Sep 10, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 14, 2026-Questions Answered
Sep 21, 2026-Bid Due Date (optional)
Public bid opening and bidder recording via WebEx; call-in number 408-418-9388, access code 2869 674 2161, password F8CgpPx37pJ.
Dec 18, 2026-Anticipated Contract Award
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Property Insurance
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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