Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission #121589

WSSC Water fire-flow testing and hydrant and valve inspections

WSSC Water is seeking a contractor to test fire flow and inspect hydrants and valves across its water distribution system. - Government buyer: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water), Utility Services Department. Work covers its Maryland service area, including Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. - Scope and estimated annual quantities: - 1,500 fire-flow tests measuring static pressure, residual pressure, and flow. - 3,000 hydrant inspections and 3,000 lead-valve inspections. - Five traffic setup and maintenance service-days each for county, state/arterial, and residential roads; each listed service is for work of at least eight hours. - Requirements: Provide two crews able to work simultaneously, with required personnel holding current Maryland D-1 water distribution operator licenses. The contractor must have at least five years of relevant firm experience and provide calibrated testing equipment and traffic-control resources. - Standards and reporting: Follow AWWA M17, NFPA 291, and applicable WSSC standards. Submit electronic inspection, testing, and discharge reports within one week of each inspection or testing attempt. Protect water-system integrity, minimize disruption, and meet applicable discharge and dechlorination requirements. - Related attachment: An uncompleted Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Wastewater Permits Program, Notice of Intent form concerns General Discharge Permit No. 17-HT (NPDES No. MDG67); it does not identify a specific applicant, discharge, or requested work for this procurement. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, contractors, or resellers are named.

Description

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is soliciting sealed bids for fire flow testing services. The contractor will plan, coordinate, and conduct testing to measure static pressure, residual pressure, and flow rates at designated locations, and collect, validate, document, and report the results. The work also includes inspection of selected hydrants, valves, and related water-distribution components, while maintaining system integrity and minimizing customer and traffic disruption. The contract has a one-year base term with up to four additional one-year options; bids are due November 30, 2026.

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