Cross-Connection Control Specialist and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Services for Cross-Connection Control Program Support

Description

Zone 7 Water Agency desires to hire a qualified and reliable consultant with Cross-Connection Specialist and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certifications to support implementation of the Agency’s Cross-Connection Control Program (CCCP). The selected Consultant will conduct annual and as-needed testing, repairs, and/or replacements, of backflow devices.  New devices may need to be installed as needed.  Additionally, the Consultant will perform state-required hazard assessment of new or significantly modified backflow devices. The Consultant will also assist in revising the CCCP Implementation Plan as needed and develop new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for CCCP related tasks such as backflow testing and incident response. The selected Consultant shall have at least five years of cross-connection control experience in California and have performed hazard assessments and backflow prevention assembly testing that meet the requirements of California’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH). Additionally, the Consultant must hold valid Cross-Connection Control Specialist and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certifications from certifying organizations recognized by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), such as the American Water Works Association California-Nevada Section (CA/NV AWWA). Proposals must be submitted through the E-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/zone7water, no later than 1 p.m. on August 25, 2026.