Richmond Planet bids #34000

City of Richmond Seeks Fire Flow Testing Services for Point Potrero Marine Terminal Hydrants

This opportunity seeks a qualified contractor to provide fire flow testing services for all fire hydrants at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal (PPMT) in Richmond, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Richmond (Port of Richmond) - Scope of Work: - Annual fire flow testing of all hydrants at PPMT for three years - Measure static, residual, and flow rates per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 25 - Mark hydrants according to NFPA 291 - Provide de-chlorination of water released during testing - Coordinate with Port and tenants to minimize operational conflicts - Submit written PDF reports of test results - Requirements: - Contractor must hold a Fire Protection Contractor (C-16) license - Compliance with City of Richmond ordinances, including local employment, prevailing wage, insurance, business licensing, LLC ownership disclosure, and Sanctuary City compliance - Products/Services Requested: - Professional fire flow testing services (no specific OEMs, part numbers, or equipment purchases requested) - Period of Performance: - Three annual testing cycles over three years, each to be completed within 15 working days of notice to proceed - Place of Performance: - Point Potrero Marine Terminal, Richmond, CA

Description

The Port of Richmond is soliciting bids from contractors holding a Fire Protection Contractor (C-16) license to perform fire flow testing on fire hydrants at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The work includes measuring static, residual, and flow rates per NFPA 25, marking hydrants per NFPA 291, coordinating with tenants to minimize operational conflicts, de-chlorinating water released, and providing a written report. The contract spans three years (2026-2028), with all work to be completed within 15 working days of notice to proceed each year. Bids must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2026.

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