City of Amherst Backflow Testing & Cross Connection Survey Services Bid 26-012
City of AmherstCity · Amherst, MA- Due
- Dec 15, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 24, 2025
- Primary contact
- Simone Cristofori
- (413) 259-3026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Amherst is soliciting sealed bids for backflow testing and cross connection survey services under bid number 26-012. The scope of work includes testing backflow prevention devices and performing cross connection surveys for municipal facilities. Contractors must employ Certified Backflow Prevention Device Testers and Certified Cross Connection Surveyors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bidders are required to demonstrate at least five years of experience in these services for municipalities and must provide a list of references. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on December 15, 2025, at the Town of Amherst Accountant's Office, where they will be publicly opened.
List of references, Proof of five years municipal experience, Valid Massachusetts certifications for testers and surveyors
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Summary
The Town of Amherst is soliciting sealed bids for backflow testing and cross connection survey services under bid number 26-012.
The scope of work includes testing backflow prevention devices and performing cross connection surveys for municipal facilities. Contractors must employ Certified Backflow Prevention Device Testers and Certified Cross Connection Surveyors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bidders are required to demonstrate at least five years of experience in these services for municipalities and must provide a list of references. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on December 15, 2025, at the Town of Amherst Accountant's Office, where they will be publicly opened.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- List of references
- Proof of five years municipal experience
- Valid Massachusetts certifications for testers and surveyors
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
List of references
- Submit to
- Town of Amherst's Accountant's Office
- Scope location
- Amherst, MA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Amherst?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 15, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Town of Amherst's Accountant's Office. For questions, contact Simone Cristofori.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Amherst in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Simone Cristofori at (413) 259-3026. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: List of references, Proof of five years municipal experience, Valid Massachusetts certifications for testers and surveyors. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: List of references. Review the full document from City of Amherst for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Amherst, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.