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Fire Hydrant Maintenance Project

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RFB 2026-031State & Local

Response Deadline08/12/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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AI Contract Overview

The City of Waco is soliciting bids for the maintenance of approximately 740 fire hydrants, representing one-eighth of its total inventory, under solicitation number RFB 2026-031. The scope of work includes exercising hydrants, conducting pressure tests, greasing components, performing minor repairs, and promptly reporting any malfunctioning or irregularly operating hydrants and valves for evaluation and potential repair or replacement as directed by the City. All work must be tracked through an online dashboard, and the contractor is responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, and backfill materials. The general contractor must self-perform at least 60% of the project, and all personnel and vehicles must be clearly marked with the company’s identification. Work hours are limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the project must be completed within 365 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The contract will align with the City’s fiscal year, running from October 1 through September 30, with two optional one-year renewal periods available. The City will provide access to the work sites, and all requirements are governed by design and construction criteria established by City of Waco staff in accordance with Council policy. Only orderly, competent, and skilled workers will be permitted on site, and the contractor is expected to adhere to all detailed specifications provided in the attached appendices. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by August 12, 2026, and additional information can be accessed through the City’s Bonfire portal or official website. Kasey Gambling is the primary point of contact for inquiries regarding this procurement.

General Info

Maintain 740 fire hydrants with self-performed 60%, daily tracking, 365-day timeline, Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM.

Agency

Texas → City of WacoView Agency

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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RFB 2026-031 Fire Hydrant Maintenance Project

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedJul 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 12

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/12/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyTexas → City of Waco

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

Texas → City of Waco

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Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Kasey Gambling

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The City of Waco has issued this solicitation for the maintenance service of approximately 740 fire hydrants within the noted section of the City of Waco. This is approximately one-eighth (1/8) of the City's inventory of fire hydrants. The service is to include, but not limited to, exercising the fire hydrants, conducting pressure tests, greasing various hydrant parts and conducting minor hydrant repairs to be tracked through an online dashboard. In addition, the contractor shall immediately report non-working or irregularly operating fire hydrants and hydrant valves to the City of Waco. At this point, said fire hydrants shall be evaluated for repair or replacement and said fire hydrant shall be repaired or replaced according to the City of Waco's instructions. Work may be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, and backfill material. • General Contractor shall self-perform 60% of this project. • The following design and construction criteria referenced in this document are promulgated by City of Waco Staff to support the implementation of the policy adopted by City Council. • The City of Waco will provide access to the plant for the contractor. Work shall be completed 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed is issued via email or other communication method. • The Contractor agrees to employ only orderly, competent, and knowledgeable workers, skillful in performance of the type of work required under this contract. The contractor will ensure that their personnel and vehicles/equipment are clearly marked with the company logo or other marking to identify who they work for. • Detailed specifications are attached as Appendices. • A digital version of this document can be obtained from the City of Waco's Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids. • The contract period will run with the City’s fiscal year from October 1st to the subsequent September 30th, with 2 optional 1-year renewals.