Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Lincoln and Lancaster County (hereafter referred to as "Owners") will enter into a contract for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Backflow Preventers. 1.1.1 This contract will not include the backflows associated with the Fire Sprinkler systems. 2.1 Testing and inspections shall be yearly and completed on normal business days. (Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:00pm). 2.1.1 Vendor shall contact the department representative to schedule the inspection 24 hours prior to the service. 2.2 Inspector must be registered as a Grade VI license operator’s license under the State of Nebraska and be registered with the City of Lincoln Water System as a Backflow Contractor. 2.3 During testing the vendor shall complete a Lincoln Water System Backflow Preventer Maintenance Test Form. 2.3.1 The form shall be left with the department representative, and one shall be sent to Lincoln Water for their file within 30 days. 2.4 If during the backflow test the vendor has a failure, the vendor shall remove, repair and retest to make sure the backflow is working properly. 2.5 Testing and inspections must comply with all City of Lincoln, State of Nebraska, and Federal regulations for this type of service. 2.5.1 Testing is required by the State of Nebraska Title 179, The Lincoln Plumbing Code, Title 24 and Lincoln Water Code, Title 17. 2.6 In the event the preventer needs repaired the Vendor shall provide an estimate of repair prior to the department representative. 2.6.1 Estimates shall be signed by designated department representative prior to completion of work. 2.7 Contractor shall furnish a one-year labor and materials warranty for any repairs. 2.8 Unit price shall include a flat yearly rate for specified line item. 2.8.1 Unit price shall include the cost of labor, direct and indirect cost, travel, fuel related to the testing. 2.9 Fuel surcharges or any other charges are not acceptable for this service. 2.10 The vendor is responsible for providing the confined space equipment and attendant as required by OSHA when needed.
