PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL CONNECTION PERMITS/BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES

West Deptford Township is soliciting sealed bids for professional services dedicated to the comprehensive administration of Physical Connection Permits and Backflow Prevention Devices. This critical municipal service ensures the integrity and safety of the Township's water distribution system by managing permits and overseeing the installation, testing, and maintenance of backflow prevention devices in accordance with regulatory standards. The chosen contractor will be responsible for a full range of administrative tasks, including processing permit applications, maintaining detailed records, coordinating with property owners and certified testers, tracking compliance, and ensuring adherence to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding cross-connection control and backflow prevention. This initiative underscores the Township's commitment to public health and the efficient management of its infrastructure assets, seeking a highly qualified entity to streamline and professionally manage these essential regulatory functions. Prospective bidders for the West Deptford Township Professional Services for Administration of Physical Connection Permits/Backflow Prevention Devices are advised that detailed technical specifications and required forms are available for pick-up by appointment between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, at the West Deptford Township Purchasing Office located at 400 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, NJ 08086. Copies can also be requested via email, mail, or fax at (856) 853-1708, with the prospective bidder responsible for any overnight delivery expenses. While specific contractor qualifications, licenses, or experience requirements like NJ Public Works Contractor Registration are not detailed in this initial notice, they will be comprehensively outlined within the full specifications document. Bidders are expected to meet all industry standards and possess the necessary expertise to perform the required administrative duties efficiently and effectively. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are mentioned in this announcement. Sealed proposals for the West Deptford Township Professional Services for Administration of Physical Connection Permits/Backflow Prevention Devices must be prepared using the standard proposal forms provided within the bid package. These forms must be signed and delivered in a sealed envelope clearly labeled with the bidder's name and address, along with the bid name and the bid opening date and time. Bids are due and will be publicly opened and read on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, at the West Deptford Township Municipal Court Room, 400 Crown Point Road, West Deptford, NJ 08086. All submissions must be addressed to the West Deptford Township Purchasing Office, attention Barbara J. Lamplugh, at the aforementioned address. The successful applicant will be required to execute the contract within ten (10) days following the Notice of Award. No specific requirements for bid security, such as bid bonds or performance bonds, are mentioned in this notice.