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ADDENDUM NO. 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of BID 8076: Backflow Assembly Testing & Repair
OPENING DATE: 3:00 PM (Our Clock) March 17, 2015
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above,
the following changes/additions are hereby made and detailed in the following sections of this
addendum:
Exhibit 1 – Questions & Answers
Please contact John Stephen, CPPO, LEED AP, Senior Buyer at (970) 221-6777 with any
questions regarding this addendum.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN
RECEIVED.
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgov.com/purchasing
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EXHIBIT 1 – QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. Page 3 (of 13 pages) - BID PROPOSAL- states that the bid is for Backflow Testing and
Repair of "approx. 300 various sites in the City of Fort Collins". On page 4 (BID
SCHEDULE) provided for bid costs - items # 1 and 2 ask a dollar amount for (76)
PVB and (55) RP's. That would total 131. The description of "approx. 300 sites" would
seem to imply 300 backflows. Are these figures accurate? Or are we misinterpreting the
description of the 300 sites?
Yes. 300 is very close to accurate.
2. Is it possible to get a listing of the various sites that are included in this quote (prior to
bidding)?
No. We will provide the list to the vendor awarded the contract.
3. Is the "3 years of consistent, hands on experience" in backflow testing an absolute
required criteria for bid submission? As it would seem that if you are a properly certified
Cross-Connection Control Tester by the State of Colorado, and have the correctly
calibrated and required test equipment- you are therefore qualified to do this work, in
particular if the tester has over 20 years’ experience in commercial and
residential irrigation, as well as backflow installation. If this is the case, would a submitted
bid be accepted?
Yes, the three years’ experience is required.
4. Does the City have some or more repair parts available?
We stock a minimum amount of parts. We purchase parts as needed.
5. How about the Parks Dept.?
The awarded firm will supply parts for repairs per the contract guidelines.
6. Will the City use its own supplier to purchase repair parts?
When we make in-house repairs we buy from a number of suppliers but typically
just two or three depending on availability and brand needed.
7. Is this bid for all irrigation service?
Yes at least for Parks. If other departments utilize the services it could be for
other system types such as fire systems.
8. Is there an attachment number of backflows and locations available?
Yes there is and that information will be provided to the vendor awarded the
contract.
9. Is there grey water involved?
No grey water system for Fort Collins Parks.
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10. Is a designated test kit required?
No as long as it meets all state requirements and is calibrated and certified as
required.
11. Are reports submitted to BSI? If so does the unit price need to include filing fee?
This is relatively new to the City but they are submitted to BSI at the City’s
expense.
12. Are any permits required? If so will the City pay for it?
None other than the Cross Connection certification. If it’s not in the scope of
work and there is a situation that requires a permit, the City will be responsible
for the permit cost.