Backflow Prevention Device Testing, Repair and Replacement

The successful Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and services required to inspect, test, repair, and replace backflow prevention devices. The contractor shall report on all backflow prevention devices identified by the City of Palmdale. All work shall be in accordance with USC, Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research Prevention Assembly Field Test Procedures, as described in the current edition of the USC-FCCHD Manual for Cross-Connection Control. Backflow Prevention Device Testing and Certification is required on an annual basis. Currently, there are approximately 600 individual backflow prevention devices that require testing. Most certification notices will be provided to the Contractor in packets of 20 or more devices to test at one time, with single test notices occurring infrequently throughout the year. The nature of these certifications requires a timely response from the Backflow Testing Contractor to ensure certifications are completed and submitted by the due date specified by each regulatory agency. It is anticipated that various devices will require repairs to pass the certification tests. The Contractor will notify the Landscape Superintendent or appointed designee of necessary repairs to devices larger than 2" and gain authorization prior to performing the necessary work.

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.