Fire Hydrant Inspection & Testing Services

The City of Cedar Hill, Texas is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive fire‑hydrant inspection, maintenance, controlled exercising, and NFPA 291 fire‑flow testing for approximately 2,100 hydrants and 540 flow tests during Fiscal Year 2027. The work must be completed by 30 September 2027, performed between 0700‑1900, and adhere to NFPA 291, AWWA M17, OSHA, and local safety standards. A mandatory pre‑bid conference is required (in‑person or via Zoom). The contractor must provide digital documentation in the Sure Flow database, submit progress reports, and deliver final data packages. Payment is split 50 % at halfway completion and 50 % upon final acceptance, net 30. Bonds and insurance are required. • Approx. 2,100 fire‑hydrant inspections/maintenance tasks • Approx. 540 NFPA 291 fire‑flow tests • Work window: FY 2027, ending 30 Sep 2027 (≈12 months) • Mandatory pre‑bid conference – 21 Sep 2026 (in‑person/Zoom) • Required digital reporting into Sure Flow database; final PDF/Excel/GIS deliverables • Insurance, performance and payment bonds (100 % of contract price) required • Payment terms: 50 % at 50 % completion, remainder on final acceptance, Net 30 • All work must follow NFPA 291, AWWA M17, OSHA, and City safety procedures • No after‑hours emergency response; major repairs excluded (may be quoted separately)