IFB #PW-1250
Federal opportunity from TOF01 - Purchasing • City of Framingham. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 83, 10, 15, 00.
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Description
The City of Framingham acting through the Mayor the Awarding Authority is requesting bids from qualified contractors to perform Cross Connection Control Surveys as part of the Cityâ??s Cross Connection Control Program, which protects the Cityâ??s water distribution system.
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The City of Framingham is seeking bids for IFB #PW-1250, focused on Cross Connection Control Surveys essential for maintaining the integrity of the City's water distribution system. The deadline for submission is set for February 18, 2026. This project represents an opportunity for contractors experienced in water safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
The buyer aims to contract qualified contractors for conducting Cross Connection Control Surveys to enhance the City’s Cross Connection Control Program.
- Contractors with experience in water system safety inspections
- Firms familiar with Cross Connection Control regulations
- Companies with a solid track record in municipal projects
- Conducting comprehensive surveys of cross connections
- Identifying potential risks to the water distribution system
- Documenting findings and solutions for identified issues
- Providing reports on survey outcomes
- Completed bid form
- Company qualifications and relevant experience
- Evidence of licensing and insurance
- References from previous municipal projects
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- Must comply with local water safety standards
- Regulatory compliance with Cross Connection Control guidelines is mandatory
- Proper certifications must be provided with the bid
- Consider competitive pricing that reflects the level of expertise
- Provide clear itemization of costs related to each survey aspect
- Partnering with firms specializing in water safety compliance could enhance capabilities
- Subcontracting for technical expertise in hazard assessments could be beneficial
- Potential delays in survey scheduling due to weather or operational constraints
- Regulatory changes affecting project scope or requirements
- Underestimating the complexity of identifying all cross connections
- What specific water safety regulations should be prioritized?
- Are there any documented past issues with the City's water distribution system?
- What is the expected timeline for completing the surveys?
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- Specific PSC code for the project
- Detailed timeline for the survey completion schedule
- Information on previous contractors used for similar work
- Information on award criteria beyond pricing
- Details regarding performance period expectations
- Location-specific challenges that may affect survey execution
- Any existing documentation related to previous surveys
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