Project Information

Bid Title

Notice of Call for Bids: MRSC Roster: Maintenance Services – Backflow Prevention, Installation, Testing and Repair

Issuing Agency

Skagit County

Location

Washington

Published Date

Apr 2, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

SKAGIT COUNTY Notice of Call for Bids: MRSC Roster: Maintenance Services – Backflow Prevention, Installation, Testing and Repair Skagit County Facilities Management is requesting bid proposals for a prevailing wage service to supply all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform annual backflow assembly tests in accordance with WAC 246-292-034 (series) along with any required maintenance & repair at multiple locations in Skagit County. This will be a two-year contract with the option for an additional year to be billed in accordance with amount submitted on the Bid Proposal Form. The next page includes County backflow preventer inventory with locations and known details. The attached Bid Proposal Form and Certification of Wage Compliance must be received by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. County preference is to receive via email with scanned documents attached to epeterson@co.skagit.wa.us, although bids can also be delivered to the receptionist at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA. or mailed to Skagit County Facilities Management, 1730 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. No late proposals will be accepted, and the results will be shared with all vendors that submit a proposal. Bidders are encouraged to verify bids were received before the expiration date & time. Bid shall include attached Bid Proposal Form and the Certificate of Wage Compliance See (Exhibit “A”) for reviewing purposes only of the standard Skagit County Vendor Service Contract Agreement. Contracted service start date June 05, 2026, and continues for (2) years with the option to extend (1) additional year. Contractors can submit questions to Eric Peterson via email epeterson@co.skagit.wa.us or phone 360-416-1176 DOCUMENTS Invitation to Bid Certification of Wage Compliance

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Skagit County Facilities Management

Eric Peterson, Facilities Coordinator

1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273

Phone (360) 416-1176

Email: epeterson@co.skagit.wa.us

INVITATION TO BID - 4/01/2026

Project Title: Backflow – Installation, Preventative Maintenance, Repair and Testing

Addresses: Multiple Locations in Skagit County

Skagit County Facilities Management is requesting bid proposals for a prevailing wage service to supply

all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform annual backflow assembly tests in

accordance with WAC 246-292-034 (series) along with any required maintenance & repair at multiple

locations in Skagit County. This will be a two-year contract with the option for an additional year to be

billed in accordance with amount submitted on the Bid Proposal Form. The next page includes County

backflow preventer inventory with locations and known details.

The attached Bid Proposal Form and Certification of Wage Compliance must be received by 11:00 AM

on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. County preference is to receive via email with scanned documents

attached to epeterson@co.skagit.wa.us, although bids can also be delivered to the receptionist at 1800

Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA. or mailed to Skagit County Facilities Management, 1730

Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. No late proposals will be accepted, and the results will be

shared with all vendors that submit a proposal. Bidders are encouraged to verify bids were received

before the expiration date & time.

▪ Bid shall include attached Bid Proposal Form and the Certificate of Wage Compliance

▪ See (Exhibit “A”) for reviewing purposes only of the standard Skagit County Vendor Service

Contract Agreement.

▪ Contracted service start date June 05, 2026, and continues for (2) years with the option to extend

(1) additional year.

➢ Contractors can submit questions to Eric Peterson via email epeterson@co.skagit.wa.us or phone

360-416-1176. Eric will distribute answered questions to all contractors unless you express intent to

submit a bid.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION:

In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder and Subcontractor(s), prior to Contract award,

shall hold or obtain such licenses and registrations as required by State Statutes and Codes, and Federal

and local laws and regulations and applicable city business license.

RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT:

The County reserves the right to accept a proposal of the bidder submitting the lowest responsible and

responsive bid, to reject any or all bids, revise or cancel the work to be performed, or do the work

otherwise, if the best interest of the County is served thereby. The County also reserves the right to

postpone the bid award for a period of fifteen (15) calendar days after the bid deadline. Protest will be in

accordance with all RCW’s as applicable.

Bids can be accepted from contractors on MRSC Rosters or other sources. The MRSC is Skagit County’s

designated Small Works Roster https://mrscrosters.org. Skagit County is an Equal Opportunity and

Affirmative Action Employer. Small, Minority and Women-Owned firms are encouraged to submit bids

Bid Proposal Form

To: Eric Peterson, CFM – epeterson@co.skagit.wa.us

Skagit County Facilities Management

1800 Continental Place

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

From: Bidder _________________________________

Address ________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________ Email: _________________________________

❖ Contractor’s License Number: _________________________Expiration Date:

________________

❖ Washington Unified Business Identifier (UBI) Number:

__________________________________

❖ Federal Tax ID Number: ________________________________________

In active and good standing with:

➢ Washington State Secretary of State's Office:  Yes  No

➢ Department of Revenue:  Yes  No

➢ Department of Labor & Industries:  Yes  No

Project Title: Backflow Prevention Installation, Testing and Repair

Addresses: Multiple Locations in Skagit County

The undersigned, as bidder, declares that we have examined all the contract documents and that we will

contract with Skagit County to do everything necessary to complete the work as outlined in scope of work

for “Backflow Prevention Installation, Testing and Repair” The County reserves the option to add or

remove services at locations as needed.

Contractor shall provide backflow prevention installation, testing and repair (as requested) at County

Facilities listed above or any other Skagit County Facility as needed and directed by the Facilities

Management Department. It is anticipated that work will be performed during the Contractor’s normal

Business hours; however, emergent response time may be required (if requested). Contractor shall not

start work until a schedule has been provided to County Facilities Management and official notice to

proceed has been issued.

If vendors bid is accepted, vendor agrees to furnish required evidence of insurance, W9 and the signed

contract within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the draft contract.

If our bid is accepted and a contract for performance of work is entered into with Skagit County, we agree

to plan the work and to prosecute it with such diligence that all the work shall be completed within the

time stated in the contract. We understand that Skagit County reserves the right to reject any or all bids

and to determine which proposal is, in the judgment of Skagit County, the lowest responsible bid, and

which proposal, if any, should be accepted in the best interests of Skagit County and that Skagit County

also reserves the right to waive any informalities in any proposal or bid. Protest will be in accordance

with all RCW’s as applicable.

• CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: To perform public work, the successful Bidder and

Subcontractor(s), prior to Contract award, shall hold or obtain such licenses and registrations as

required by State Statutes and Codes, and Federal and local laws and regulations and applicable

city business license.

• BIDDER'S ADDRESS: Notice of Acceptance of this bid or requests for additional information

shall be addressed to the undersigned at the address stated above.

• NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION: I, by signing the proposal, hereby declare, under penalty

of perjury under the laws of the United States that the following statements are true and correct:

1. That the undersigned person(s), firm, association or corporation has (have) not, either directly

or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any

action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the project or which this

proposal is submitted.

2. That by signing the signature page of this proposal, I am deemed to have signed and have

agreed to the provisions of this declaration.

Backflow Preventor Locations & Description

Compensation for Backflow Testing & Inspections

Vendor Services – Prevailing Wage

Backflow Assembly Test

Vault Entry Surcharge (if applicable)

Confined Space Entry (if applicable)

@ Per System

Cost

Device

$

Vault

$

Confined Space $

Vendor Services – Prevailing Wage

@ Per Hour

Cost

Straight Work Time

1

$

Overtime Work

1

$

Sunday and Holiday Work Time

1

$

• (Rates listed before applicable tax amounts)

1. Note: Above labor rates are During Normal Business:

a. Monday- Friday

7:00am- 5:00pm

2. Note: Above labor rates Outside Normal Business Weekends, All Holidays are (if requested):

b. Saturday & Sunday

Monday – Sunday

5:01PM- 6:59AM

Compensation for Backflow Repair - (Time and Material)

Vendor Services

Straight Work Time

Overtime Work Time

Sunday and Holiday Work Time

@ Per Hour

Cost

1

$

1

$

1

$

Unit Price Mark-Up for Materials: The mark-up rate is for the total material cost in a task order. The

markup will cover project overhead, general company overhead, profit and another cost incurred to

supply the materials.

Vendor Services

Material (Cost plus %)

Material (Cost plus %)

$0.01 - $100.00

$100.01 - $500.00

Percentage

_____%

_____%

Material (Cost plus %)

$500.01 and Up

_____%

Warranty Information:

Vender Services

Warranty Length on - Repairs

Warranty Length on - New Installation

Time

__________

__________

*Warranty length is 30 days as long as the repair is not caused by something in the water system

including, sand, dirt or general foreign debris effecting the backflow preventor operations.

Unit Price Mark-Up for Rental Equipment and Services:

Vender Services

Rental Equipment Cost Plus - %

Percentage

_____%

*Defined as equipment not owned by vendor and rental from different company was essential for repairs.

Proof of rental equipment must be supplied with invoice.

Notes:

• Any invoice with contract # listed may be submitted to the following Skagit County Facilities

Management email address for payment: scfacilities@co.skagit.wa.us.

• An Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages will need to be filed with the Department of Labor and Industries

for value and duration of the contract prior to any work, with Affidavits filed prior to the County

submitting a Notice of Completion. Contractor will file an affidavit annually for applicable unit price

or service contracts. Intent and affidavit instructions can be located at https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-

permits/public-works-projects/contractors-employers/.

• Prevailing wage rates may be found at https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/public-works-

projects/prevailing-wage-rates/.

• Washington State Sales Tax Rate: https://webgis.dor.wa.gov/taxratelookup/SalesTax.aspx shall

be added to the contract & invoice based on location of services.

• All identified deficiencies shall be shared with Skagit County Facilities Management for option to

correct with County technicians or to authorize Contractor to make repairs.

• It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain and pay for any necessary city, state or

federal permits, and all inspections will be scheduled by the Contractor including being onsite for

all inspections and coordinated with Skagit County Facilities Staff.

• The County may add or delete Backflow Prevention Installation, Testing and Repairs from list

based on current inventory – as required.

• No trip, fuel, mileage, or energy surcharge will be charged by vendor for any service.

• (If applicable) for larger projects: Payment & Performance bonds will be required unless price is

below $150,000 and Contractor elects to use 10% retainage in lieu of the bonds per RCW

39.08.010. Project will be subject to 5% retainage requirements per RCW 60.28.011 for projects

over $35,000.

Any other items for consideration:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

PREVAILING WAGES: The Undersigned hereby agrees to pay labor not less than the current prevailing

rates of wages as determined by the State Bureau of Labor and Industries.

If our bid is accepted, we agree to furnish required evidence of insurance and the signed contract within

seven (7) calendar days of receiving the draft contract.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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