PW - RFP - Fire Line Inspections

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is seeking proposals to establish non-exclusive contracts for the annual investigation of private fire service connections. The project involves a three-year rotating cycle to assess a total inventory of approximately 3,600 connections, with 1,150 to 1,200 services inspected annually. The primary objective is to identify leaks, unauthorized water consumption, unauthorized connections, and system deficiencies through non-invasive methods. Scope of work includes leak detection, flow monitoring, and visual inspections of meters, backflow prevention assemblies, and cross-connections. Vendors must be capable of deploying overnight monitoring devices for a minimum of seven days and providing electronic reports using a City-developed template. Qualified vendors must possess at least five years of experience investigating commercial fire systems, and assigned field personnel must have a minimum of two years of experience in water loss investigations. The contract is for an initial term of one year, with the possibility of four additional one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. Proposals will be evaluated on a point system focusing on experience and qualifications, technical approach, cost, equipment and technology, and reporting quality. Required submission materials include a sample inspection report, equipment inventory list, technical methodology, pricing proposal, and insurance certificates. This procurement is exempt from the Small Business Program Ordinance as it falls under professional services subject to the Texas Government Code.