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

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 @ Per System Cost
Backflow Assembly Test Device $
Vault Entry Surcharge (if applicable) Vault $
Confined Space Entry (if applicable) 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 @ Per Hour Cost
Straight Work Time 1 $
Overtime Work Time 1 $
Sunday and Holiday Work Time 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 Percentage
Material (Cost plus %) $0.01 - $100.00 _____%
Material (Cost plus %) $100.01 - $500.00 _____%

Material (Cost plus %) $500.01 and Up _____%
Warranty Information:
Vender Services Time
Warranty Length on - Repairs __________
Warranty Length on - New Installation __________
*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 Percentage
Rental Equipment Cost Plus - % _____%
*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.

If our bid is accepted and a contract for performance of work is entered into with Skagit County, we agree
to so plan the work and to prosecute it with such diligence that all of the work shall be completed within
periodicities 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.
BIDDER'S ADDRESS: Notice of Acceptance of this bid or requests for additional information should be
addressed to the undersigned at the address we provided on this form.
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.
NOTE: This proposal form is not transferable, and any alteration of the firm's name entered hereon
without prior permission from the Facilities Management Department will be cause for considering the
proposal irregular and subsequent rejection of the bid.
SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________ Printed Name: __________________________
By: Business Name: _____________________________________

EXHIBIT "A"
VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
Skagit County, through the Department of Facilities Management (hereinafter
referred to as County) and ______ (hereinafter referred to as Contractor), for and in
consideration of the mutual benefits do hereby agree as follows:
1. Contractor will provide the following service/products at such time and in such
manner as described in "Exhibit A".
2. County will compensate Contractor a $_____ plus applicable 8.8% tax of $_____ not
to exceed $_____, chargeable to GL expenditure code #340 56441146220, or any others
that may apply.
3. The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor, and not an employee
nor agent of Skagit County. Contractor hereby agrees not to make any representations to
any third party, nor to allow such third party to remain under the misimpression that
Contractor is an employee of Skagit County. All payments made hereunder, and all services
performed shall be made and performed pursuant to this Agreement by the Contractor as
an independent contractor. Contractor will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
County, its officers, agents or employees from any loss or expense, including but not limited
to settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees, or costs incurred by reason of claims or
demands because of breach of the provisions of this paragraph. Further the Contractor
represents that all employees and sub-contractors are covered under Industrial Insurance
in compliance with R.C.W. Title 51.
4. Defense & Indemnity Agreement:
The Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless the County, its appointed
and elective officers and employees, from and against all loss or expense, including but not
limited to judgments, settlements, attorney's fees and costs by reason of any and all claims
and demands upon the County, its elected or appointed officials or employees for damages
because of personal or bodily injury, including death at any time resulting therefrom,
sustained by any person or persons and on account of damage to property including loss of
use thereof, whether such injury to persons or damage to property is due to the negligence
of the Contractor, its subcontractors, its elected officers, employees or their agents, except
only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the
County, its appointed or elected officials or employees. It is further provided that no liability
shall attach to the County by reason of entering into this contract, except as expressly
provided herein.
5. This Contract shall commence on execution and continue until either party terminates
by giving 30 days' notice in writing either personally delivered or mailed postage prepaid by
certified mail, return receipt requested to the party's last known address, but in no event
shall the contract continue past December 31, 20xx, but with an option to extend one
additional year.
6. The Contractor shall not assign any interest in this Contract and shall not transfer any
interest in same without prior written County consent.
7. The Contractor will secure, at his own expense, all personnel required in performing

said services under this Contract. Contractor shall be personally liable for applicable payroll,
labor and industries premiums and all applicable taxes and shall hold County harmless
therefrom.
8. The Contractor shall provide proof of insurance for general comprehensive liability in
the amount of $1,000,000 to cover Contractor's activities during the term of this Contract.
Proof of insurance shall be in a form acceptable and approved by the County. A certificate
of insurance naming the County, its elected officials, and employees as additional insured's
and naming the County as a certificate holder shall accompany this Contract for signing.
Thirty (30) days' written notice to the County of cancellation of the insurance policy is
required. No contract shall form until and unless a copy of the certificate of insurance, in the
amount required, is attached hereto as set forth in Exhibit "B". The contractors insurance
shall be primary. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officers,
officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of Contractors insurance and shall not
contribute to it.
9. Prevailing Wages: Contractor and subcontractor shall submit a "Statement of Intent
to Pay Prevailing Wages" prior to submitting first application for payment. Each statement
of intent to pay prevailing wages must be approved by the Industrial Statistician of the
Department of Labor and Industries before it is submitted to the County. Unless otherwise
authorized by the Department of Labor and Industries, each voucher claim submitted by a
Contractor for payment on a project estimate shall state that the prevailing wages have been
paid in accordance with the pre-filed statement or statements of Intent to Pay Prevailing
Wages on file with the public agency.
10. Termination for Public Convenience:
The County may terminate the contract in whole or in part whenever the County determines,
in its sole discretion that such termination is in the best interests of the County. Whenever
the contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, the Contractor shall be entitled
to payment for actual work performed at unit contract prices for completed items of work.
An equitable adjustment in the contract price for partially completed items of work will be
made, but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of anticipated profit on deleted
or uncompleted work. Termination of this contract by the County at any time during the
term, whether for default or convenience, shall not constitute a breach of contract by the
County. If sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for payment under this contract
for any future fiscal period, the County will not be obligated to make payments for services
or amounts incurred after the end of the current fiscal period. No penalty or expense shall
accrue to the County in the event this provision applies.
11. County will add selected contractor into the Washington State L&I Portal.

CONTRACTOR:
N/a___________________________
Signature & Title of Signatory
(Date ____________)
N/a__________________________
Print Name
N/a__________________________
Title
Mailing Address:
Email:
Telephone #
WA UBI #
Federal Tax ID #
Contractor License #

DATED this _____ day of _______________, 202X.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Ron Wesen, Chair
Peter Browning, Commissioner
Attest: Joe Burns, Commissioner
Clerk of the Board
For contracts under $5,000:
Authorization per Resolution R20030146
Recommended: County Administrator
Department Head
Approved as to form:
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Approved as to indemnification:
Risk Manager
Approved as to budget:
Budget & Finance Director