The VA Maine Healthcare System Togus seeks a vendor for annual backflow inspection, testing, certification, repair, and replacement of backflow preventers. The contract covers one base year and four option years. All work must comply with Maine International Plumbing Code and VA standards. Quotes must include a firm fixed price, technical capability statement, and certifications. The submission deadline has been extended to September 21, 2026, by 5:00 pm EST. The award will be based on a comparative evaluation considering technical, past performance, and price.
The submission of your response shall be received not later than September 21, 2026, by 5:00 pm est. The due date and time for receipt of quotations is hereby changed from september 10, 2026, by 5: 00 pm est, to september 21, 2026, by 5: 00 pm est.
The award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quotation is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price to the government. award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures of the far.
The contractor shall ensure all personnel performing testing hold current newwaapproved credentials. The contractor shall ensure all personnel performing testing hold current newwaapproved credentials.
Site visit is scheduled for Wednesday September 2, 2026 @9:00 am est. site visit is scheduled for wednesday september 2, 2026 @9: 00 am est
Questions shall be submitted to the contracting officer in writing via email. The cutoff date and time for receipt of questions is september 4, 2026, at 9: 00 am est.
The government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefits. The government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefits.