Richmond Planet bids #140199

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

This opportunity involves the City of Richmond seeking a qualified contractor for fire flow testing services at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal (PPMT) hydrants. - Government Buyer: - City of Richmond (Port of Richmond) - Location: Richmond, California - Scope of Services: - Perform fire flow testing on all PPMT hydrants over a three-year period (2026-2028) - Measure static, residual, and flow rates at each hydrant in accordance with NFPA 25 standards - Mark hydrants per NFPA 291 - Coordinate with port tenants to minimize operational conflicts - De-chlorinate water released during testing - Provide written reports of results in PDF format - Contractor Requirements: - Must hold a Fire Protection Contractor (C-16) license - Comply with City of Richmond ordinances, prevailing wage, insurance, and business licensing requirements - Submit disclosure statements for LLCs and comply with the Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance - Products/Services Requested: - Professional fire flow testing services (no specific OEMs, part numbers, or equipment purchases specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to NFPA 25 and NFPA 291 standards - Annual testing to be completed within 15 working days of notice to proceed - Coordination with port tenants and environmental compliance (de-chlorination) - Place of Performance: - Point Potrero Marine Terminal, Richmond, CA - City of Richmond offices for administrative matters

Description

The Port of Richmond is soliciting bids from contractors licensed as Fire Protection Contractors (C-16) to perform fire flow testing on fire hydrants at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The work includes measuring static, residual, and flow rates consistent with NFPA standards, marking hydrants, coordinating with tenants to minimize operational conflicts, de-chlorinating water released, and providing written reports. The contract spans three years (2026-2028) with work to be completed within 15 working days of notice to proceed each year. Bids must comply with local ordinances, prevailing wage requirements, and insurance provisions.

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