Water Cross Connection Control Survey 2019

Request for Quotations

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The City of Surrey intends to conduct a cross connection survey of all Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) properties in order to minimize the risk of contaminants originating from private properties to enter City’s water system as well as private plumbing works.  There are approximately 4,000 ICI properties within the City, and currently the City has very limited information on the potential cross connection locations as well as existing Backflow Preventers (BFPs) installed in these properties. Under the City’s Cross Connection Survey Program, the City will hire a Contractor(s) to survey all these ICI properties

In this project (#1220-005), the City has selected about 900 ICI properties to be surveyed based on their hazard level and location in the City.  The City intends to survey these properties within 3 years, commencing January 2020.

SPECIFICATIONS OF GOODS AND SCOPE OF SERVICES
The specifications of Goods and scope of Services includes, but is not limited to the following components:

• Survey Preparation
• Survey/Inspection of the Properties
• Survey Report
• Survey Follow Up Questions

PREFERRED CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
In order to accommodate the specific targets of this program, the Contractor should demonstrate the following:

1. Should have five years experience of delivering similar services related to cross connection control and/or plumbing works.  List all relevant projects within the last five (5) years, including project description, project size, project clients, etc.
2. Should have received formal training on cross connection survey or other similar programs;
3. Familiarity with BC Building code, Plumbing code, and CSA requirements for BFP;
4. Familiarity with City of Surrey Cross Connection Control Standards and Specifications (included here by reference only); and
5. Hold a valid City of Surrey business license and the required liability insurance.

RFQ documents for download:
Water Cross Connection Control Survey (.pdf)
Schedule B - Form of Quotation (.doc)

Addenda
If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFQ, the City’s Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca (the “BC Bid Website”) and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (the “City Website”) that will form a part of this RFQ.  It is the responsibility of Contractor to check the BC Bid Website and the City Website for addenda.  The only way this RFQ may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum.  No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFQ or may be relied upon by any Contractor.  By delivery of a Quotation, the Contractor is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFQ, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this Request for Quotation ("RFQ") should be directed in writing to the contact person named above.