Opportunity
Norfolk Opengov #11243-0-2026
Prequalification for Emergency Pump and Haul Services for City of Norfolk Utilities
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
11243-0-2026
NAICS
562998, 562991
This opportunity is for vendors to prequalify for providing emergency pump and haul services for the City of Norfolk Utilities Department. - Government Buyer: - City of Norfolk Utilities Department - Scope of Services: - Emergency dewatering of wastewater wet wells, boxes, manholes, vaults, and other containment vessels - Use of suction hoses and pumps to remove wastewater - Transport of wastewater up to ten miles to approved pump stations - Proper disposal at designated facilities - Removal and replacement of grating, hatches, and lids as needed - Traffic control and compliance with OSHA, FHWA, local noise ordinances, and traffic standards - Equipment Requirements: - Up to three 4,000-gallon transport vehicles per order - Vehicles must be equipped with both four-inch and six-inch hoses - Service Volume and Frequency: - Estimated three work orders per month - Each order involves 1,000 to 5,000 gallons - Work is as-needed with no guaranteed minimums - Notable Requirements: - Work may require extended or emergency hours - Only prequalified vendors may bid on the subsequent IFB - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
Description
This Request for Prequalifications (RFQ) aims to prequalify vendors ahead of an upcoming Invitation for Bid (IFB) for pump and haul emergency services. Only vendors prequalified through this RFQ will be eligible to submit bids in response to the IFB. The services include dewatering wastewater containment vessels, transporting wastewater up to ten miles to approved pump stations, proper disposal, and related access work. The estimated service level is about three work orders per month, each involving 1,000 to 5,000 gallons, with work performed as needed and no guaranteed minimums. Work locations are various sites around Norfolk, Virginia, with potential for extended or emergency hours.