Austin Afo #IFB 2200 DCG1041

Austin Water Leak Detection Dog Services Solicitation

The City of Austin, through Austin Water, is seeking to establish a contract for Leak Detection Dog Services to support water loss control and wastewater system efficiency. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin (Austin Water) - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of trained leak detection dogs and professional handlers for potable water and wastewater utility environments - Services include: - Scheduled leak detection surveys (800 hours estimated annually) - Emergency response (200 hours estimated annually) - Priority dispatch (same-day response) - Standby/on-site availability - Detailed technical reporting, GPS mapping, and digital leak location data - Mobilization and demobilization (within and outside city limits) - Optional services: second dog deployment, specialized terrain surcharges, and staff training/demonstrations - Key Requirements: - Vendors must have at least three years of experience with detection dogs, including specific experience in utility environments - Handlers must have at least two years of experience with the specific dog provided and be familiar with water/wastewater systems - Dogs must be certified, non-aggressive, healthy, and able to work safely in public/utility settings - Compliance with safety, animal welfare, and city/state codes is mandatory - Detailed reporting and data services are required - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - The contract encourages small business subcontracting but does not set MBE/WBE goals due to limited opportunities

Description

The City of Austin seeks to establish a contract to provide a trained Leak Detection dog and/or professional services to support water loss control and wastewater system efficiency. The solicitation is an Invitation For Bids (IFB) with the number IFB 2200 DCG1041. The contract involves providing trained dogs specialized in leak detection for potable water and wastewater utility environments. The solicitation is open and accepting bids until September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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