If a backflow device is missing on a bid, which action is described as the proper course?

If a backflow device is missing on a bid, which action is described as the proper course?

• A. None of the above; Install the backflow device, Call the city inspector, Call the irrigator to re-bid the proposal and select the right backflow for the degree of hazard.
• B. Install the backflow device only if required by code
• C. Submit a change order to re-bid the project
• D. Ignore the issue and continue

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that protecting the drinking water supply from irrigation cross-connection is mandatory, and any bid that omits a backflow prevention device isn’t compliant. If a bid comes in missing the required backflow device, the proper course is to install the device, bring in the city inspector to verify the installation meets code, and have the proposal re-bid so the price reflects the correct device for the degree of hazard. Installing the device ensures the system is protected; involving the inspector validates that the installation and device type meet local requirements; and re-bidding ensures the project reflects the correct scope and cost for the appropriate backflow protection. Skipping the device or proceeding without regulatory review risks code violations and jeopardizes the project.

The main idea here is that protecting the drinking water supply from irrigation cross-connection is mandatory, and any bid that omits a backflow prevention device isn’t compliant. If a bid comes in missing the required backflow device, the proper course is to install the device, bring in the city inspector to verify the installation meets code, and have the proposal re-bid so the price reflects the correct device for the degree of hazard. Installing the device ensures the system is protected; involving the inspector validates that the installation and device type meet local requirements; and re-bidding ensures the project reflects the correct scope and cost for the appropriate backflow protection. Skipping the device or proceeding without regulatory review risks code violations and jeopardizes the project.