Dive Services, Inspections, and Maintenance

The City of Dallas is seeking bids to establish a thirty-six month Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) service price agreement for professional underwater dive services. The scope of work includes the inspection, cleaning, and repair of critical water infrastructure, specifically raw water intakes, tainter gates, spillway structures, dam embankments, clear wells, and above-ground storage tanks. The agreement allows for services to be ordered on an as-needed basis and includes an option for two additional twelve-month renewal terms. Key deliverables include comprehensive inspection reports supported by 4K-resolution photographic and video documentation, with a requirement for emergency response capabilities within 24 hours. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience and maintain certifications from the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and OSHA. All work must adhere to strict regulatory standards, including OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart T, TCEQ 30 TAC 290.46, and AWWA standards. Personnel must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications, possess valid diving medical examinations, and maintain detailed diver logbooks. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with the City of Dallas wage floor of 23.06 per hour for applicable employees and requires the submission of a 100 dollar bid security and various compliance forms, including a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire and a Certificate of Interested Parties.