Waco Bonfire #RFB 2026-031

Fire Hydrant Maintenance Services for City of Waco

The City of Waco Public Works Department is seeking a contractor to maintain approximately 740 fire hydrants, which is about one-eighth of the city's total hydrant inventory. - Government Buyer: - City of Waco Public Works Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Fire hydrant maintenance services for 740 hydrants - Includes exercising hydrants, pressure testing, greasing parts, minor repairs, and reporting issues via an online dashboard - Contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, and backfill material - Contractor must self-perform at least 60% of the work - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Use of competent workers and marked vehicles/equipment - Reporting of non-working or irregular hydrants and valves for further evaluation - Adherence to detailed specifications in solicitation appendices - Completion of all work within 365 days after Notice to Proceed - Contract period aligned to city's fiscal year with two optional one-year renewals

Description

The City of Waco is soliciting maintenance services for approximately 740 fire hydrants, which is about one-eighth of the city's total inventory. The scope includes exercising hydrants, pressure testing, greasing parts, and minor repairs tracked via an online dashboard. The contractor must report any non-working or irregular hydrants and valves for further evaluation. Work is to be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, and backfill materials provided by the contractor. The contract requires 60% self-performance by the general contractor and completion within 365 days after the Notice to Proceed, with a contract period aligned to the city's fiscal year and two optional one-year renewals.

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